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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Every year, the flu causes widespread illness in the community. Come along to one of our immunisation sessions in Yarra.

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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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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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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 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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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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Our Yarra Youth Services team works around-the-clock to offer fun and engaging activities for our young people every school holidays.

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Burnley Fruit Squad is committed to sharing free, fresh, local produce which might otherwise go to waste.

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Yarra Council is currently seeking business sponsorships for young people in local community sports.

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A brand new pocket park has sprouted up at the corner of Mollison Street and Charles Street in Abbotsford.

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Thursday 6 December and Friday 7 December are expected to reach extreme temperatures of 35 and 38 degrees Celsius. Extreme heat can put your health and risk, so make sure you know how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

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