Community

How community helps foster belonging and purpose outside of extremist movements

Understand how belonging shapes our sense of identity and the role of communities in fulfilling this basic human need.

Altona Woodworkers Club – a community treasure

Discover the warmth of the Altona Woodworkers Club, where enthusiasts of all ages come together to create and learn.

Cost of living and public transport top concerns for residents in the outer West

Learn how the cost of living impacts local communities in Melbourne’s west through insights from the Our West, Our Future Assembly.

Hundreds rally to demand changes to Yarraville’s level crossing removal plan

More than 1,000 people gathered in the heart of Yarraville, calling on the State Government to stop and review plans to permanently close Anderson Street as part of the level crossing removal project.

Why we need to bring back Vietnamese bilingual education to Melbourne’s West

Uncover why we need Vietnamese bilingual education to promote cultural identity and language diversity for children.

Celebrating Ada Cambridge (1844–1926) – local heroine and Victorian advocate for women’s rights 

Discover how Ada Cambridge contributed to Australia's literary scene and the fight for women's voting rights.

I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD … be president of a local Neighbourhood Watch

Uncover Alister Dias's transformation from tech executive to community leader dedicated to making a difference in Australia.

Sorry Albo, now actually is the time…

Consider the argument that if the head of the country can’t tackle the tough topics that people want tackled, then who will?

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