The City of Greater Dandenong has a thriving and vibrant multicultural community.
Council provides a range of services for all members of our community. It provides volunteer opportunities that support some of our community's most vulnerable people.
Find out how to get involved in our diverse community and how Council can support you.
Directories and Guides
Greater Dandenong has support services to help residents. This includes services for vulnerable people facing social and health-related issues. Refer to the following directories and services for more details.
Department of Health and Human Services Victoria
Lists a range of services and service providers.
Monash Health Community Services
Offers a range of health and wellbeing services.
Provides information about agencies, groups and activities available for refugees and people seeking asylum. Covers a range of topics ranging from housing, community support, sports and recreation, language skills and health services.
Victorian Government
Health and social support information. Includes disability, aged care, concessions, alcohol and drugs and family violence.
Victorian Multicultural Commission Community Directory
An online guide to local community associations and organisations in Victoria.
Advisory Committees
Advisory Committees
Advisory committees advise Council about strategic or policy issues. They also enhance communication between Council and the community. They complement other parts of community engagement.
Council uses advisory committees when looking for expert advice to help
Advisory committees provide an opportunity to maximise the skills and expertise that exist in the community. This complements the role of Council in planning and policy-making.
Residents do not form part of an advisory committee. However, residents can get involved in working through an issue in many other ways.
Current advisory committees
- Disability Advisory Committee
- Asylum Seeker and Refugee Communities Advisory Committee
- Positive Ageing Advisory Committee
- Community Safety Advisory Committee
- Arts Advisory Board
- Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee
Community Reference Groups
Community reference groups provide insights and feedback that reflect the needs and views of the local community to help improve our services and plan future programs. They also enhance communication between Council and the community and maximise the skills and expertise that exist in the community.
Community reference groups can be an effective way to involve stakeholders in specific projects or activities. They are an opportunity to maximise the skills and expertise that exist in the community.
Current community reference group
- Community Hubs Reference Group
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Find out about the in-home care services Council provides for older residents and people living with a disability.
Come join our wonderful team of volunteers who are making a positive difference in Greater Dandenong.
Learn how Council is supporting diversity in our community.
We are a City that celebrates its diversity and encourages and supports people of all ages to live, work and play.