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News

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Council calls for Emergency Services Volunteer Fund to be scrapped

Published on 01 May 2025

Surf Coast Shire Council has joined the list of councils calling on the state government to abandon its proposed Emergency Services Volunteer Fund (ESVF) Bill and associated levy.

Council updates Hardship Policy

Published on 30 April 2025

Council has adopted an updated Hardship Policy, featuring strengthened measures to assist community members having difficulty paying Council rates, fees and charges.

Council adopts Urban Futures sustainable growth strategy

Published on 30 April 2025

A new Urban Futures Strategy will guide sustainable urban growth in Surf Coast Shire across coming decades.

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Events

Mother Goose Baby Song and Rhyme Torquay

06 May 2025

A weekly facilitated song and rhyme session for parents and carers of babies 12months and under, incorporating the Parent Child Mother Goose program, combining rhymes, songs, and stories. These sessions run during term time only.

Mother Goose Song and Rhyme Winchelsea

07 May 2025

A weekly facilitated song and rhyme session for parents and carers of babies and children under school age. Incorporating the Parent Child Mother Goose program this session combines rhymes, songs, and stories to promote bonding and language skills. These sessions run during term time only.

Winchelsea Child and Family Health Drop-in Clinic