Community

Campaign to Prevent Violence Against Women

Hepburn Shire Council will participate in this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign in Victoria from 25 November to 10 December. This year’s campaign encourages all Victorians to work together to prevent violence against women.

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Safe Places Homes Making Headway but Affordable Housing is Still a Huge Problem

Safe Place Homes is a small group of Hepburn Shire community members who are committed to finding workable ways to end homelessness in the Shire and to ease the burden of unaffordable housing for those who have a home but are under extreme financial pressure. In their five years of operation, they have made considerable policy progress and are close to providing physical accommodation.

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Get Busy on Fire Preparations

The fire danger season is fast approaching and residents are strongly advised to be prepared. Take action now to prepare your household and property.

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Older Women Tackle the Housing Problem Themselves

A new cohousing project designed by and for older women is another step closer to being built in regional Victoria after Mount Alexander Shire Council granted a permit for the development. The project is believed to be the first of its kind in Australia.

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