Covid 19

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  • Two council workers moving fridge off collection trolley

    Additional drop-off service for green and hard waste

    Since Coronavirus (COVID-19) mobility restrictions took effect we have seen an increase in the amount of green and hard waste items disposed of and collected in Yarra. To support households with surplus green waste or hard waste items, we are temporarily offering an additional service for residents to drop these items off at the Clifton Hill Depot on select weekends in May. This is an additional service separate to the recycling drop-off centre, which will continue to operate seven days of per week. On Saturdays and Sundays between 9am to 4:45pm from 9 May and 31 May residents can drop accepted green waste or hard waste items at the Depot.
  • Girl sleeping on couch with her Golden Retriever dog

    Keep your mental health on track

    We all know that mental health is a crucial part of our wellbeing. To help you stay on track and find some zen, the team at Yarra Leisure has put together a list of essentials that will uplift and calm you during COVID-19. Mental health resources Beyond Blue has some great ideas on how you can keep calm in the face of stress and anxiety during these strange times. Headspace has shared some super useful tips on coping with COVID-19 for young people. Lifeline has some really useful insights for coping in these tough times. Kids Helpline has some wonderful words for kids about COVID-19. Meditate Meditation is a great way to pause, check in and refresh. Check out these meditation classes from Les Mills – we’re hoping these classes give you a chance to find some peace and unwind! Headspace has also created some brilliant (and free!) meditation resources dedicated to COVID-19. Mindfulness There are some fantastic resources out there to support your mental health. We’ve curated a list of free apps that can help to uplift and refresh you: Smiling Mind Head Space Insight Timer 10% Happier SuperBetter. Wellness Locker Enjoying these tips and want more? Head over to Yarra Leisure's Wellness Locker for all you need to replenish your body, mind and soul.
  • An image of Collingwood Town Hall set against a partly cloudy sky

    Our services and eased coronavirus restrictions

    We’re happy to let you know that we’re working towards reopening some of our facilities and services, following the easing of some coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions by the Victorian Government earlier this week. From Monday 1 June 2020, there will be a gradual easing of restrictions in Victoria, including those related to sport, fitness, recreation and community facilities. What does this mean for Yarra? We want to have you back and enjoying our wide range of services as soon as possible, but some may resume or reopen before others while we plan how to protect your health and safety. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work towards providing the best and safest possible service to our community. Customer service centres Exciting news! All our customer service centres will reopen for enquiries and payments from 8.30am on Tuesday 9 June 2020. You can visit us at one of the following locations between our usual business hours of 8.30am to 5pm: Collingwood Town Hall 140 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford Richmond Town Hall 333 Bridge Road, Richmond Connie Benn Centre 160 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library 182 St Georges Road, North Fitzroy You’re also still welcome and encouraged to use our online services where possible. If you’re feeling unwell or have any cold or flu-like symptoms, we kindly ask that you refrain from attending our facilities and get tested for COVID-19. Playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor exercise equipment This week we reopened Yarra’s playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor exercise equipment to the public. We encourage you to continue practicing good hygiene and keeping your distance from others – 1.5 metres at all times. While we’re undertaking more frequent cleaning, please stay home if you or your children are feeling unwell. Libraries We’re working behind the scenes to plan for the full reopening of our much-loved Yarra Libraries branches. In the meantime, we’re launching Library Express on Monday 1 June – a new click-and-collect service based at Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy Library, Fitzroy Library and Richmond Library. Leisure centres Our friends at Yarra Leisure are getting pumped to reopen their doors, but have a little more work to do to make sure your experience is safe. You can read more about this update at Yarra Leisure. More information For more details on what these changes mean for our other individual services, visit Service Changes due to Coronavirus.
  • Image of female golfer swinging her club at Burnley Golf Course, with three other people in the background.

    Burnley Golf Course reopens

    Yarra City Council Mayor Cr Misha Coleman today welcomed players back to Burnley Golf Course, following the easing of some physical distancing restrictions by the Victorian Government. “We’re very happy to reopen the beloved Burnley Golf Course following its temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s wonderful to see the Burnley golfing community back onto the green, albeit with a range of measures in place to ensure people’s safety. “To help us manage numbers on the course, we’re allowing two people per game and we’re asking people to call us to book in advance. “Players will see a number of other modifications on the course to keep them safe, including the removal of flag sticks and the use of golf carts limited to those who need them to get around. “We’re also undertaking regular cleaning of high-contact surfaces and will have our friendly staff on hand to help players to understand our healthy golf practices. “Thank you to the Burnley Golf community for your patience and understanding during this time. We ask for your continued support and cooperation as we bring golf back to Burnley,” Cr Coleman said. What safety measures will be in place? • Social distancing will be practiced on the golf course – players should remain 1.5 metres away from their playing partner at all times. • Tee time intervals have been increased to 10 minutes. • Foam has been placed in the bottom of holes so players don’t have to touch the bottom of holes. • The Pro Shop is closed. Players and customers will instead be served from the Pro Shop window. • Contactless payments by card only, no cash. • Hand sanitizer is available. • Hire clubs will not be available. • Drinking taps are also out of action – please bring your own bottle of water. • Players are to leave the facility immediately after completing their round. • Players are asked not to golf if they are not feeling well. For full details on the reopening of Burnley Golf Course and to book a game, visit Yarra Leisure.