From January to June 2019, we trialed an expanded casual and occasional care service. The trial aimed to provide a better service for children, more flexibility for families and greater value to the community.

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Thanks to a 25-year agreement between Yarra City Council and Yarra Primary School, the outdoor recreation area at the school is available for public use during certain times outside of school hours.

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We're developing two key strategies that will guide our work over the next six years to support older people (50+) and people with a disability – including their families and carers – to live well.

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The flu vaccine is in short supply across Australia and we are currently only offering flu vaccinations to select groups of people.

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We are committed to being a child safe organisation and have a zero tolerance for child abuse.

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As of Friday 25 May, Yarra has a small number of flu vaccines left and currently cannot acquire any more.

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While other kids are kicking off their weekends, 400 students fill the hall behind St Ignatius Church in Richmond for Friday Night School.

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Yarraberg Children's Centre in Richmond currently has vacancies for children in 2019.

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Tell us how we should prioritise our childcare and kindergarten places.

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The Australian government intends to end their funding for four-year-old kindergarten in 2020. We are supporting the I Love Kinder campaign to stop these funding cuts.

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Toy libraries in Yarra

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Yarra Science Play is more than a fun after-school activity. It empowers young people by giving them the tools they need to thrive in our increasingly innovative city.

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We’re upgrading Alphington Park Playground later this year, and have developed a draft concept design based on your initial feedback and ideas from late-2019.

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The Connie Benn Centre is closed from Thursday 25 June 2020 until further notice due to unforeseen circumstances.

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We're seeking feedback on our draft 0-25 plan. We've had over 750 responses from our community which have helped us draft this plan and now we want you to tell us whether we've got it right.

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Temporary closure of Victoria Street, Abbotsford (between Hoddle and Church streets).

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Walk to School 2018 is just around the corner. Join hundreds of schools across Victoria from Monday 8 October to Friday 2 November by getting your children's school registered. Walk to School encourages Victorian primary school students to walk, ride or scoot to and from school.

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City of Yarra is providing a range of services and supports for children with families during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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A list of services from City of Yarra and other organisations to support your family during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Links to information and resources to support the health of your family and children during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

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