Council’s Waste and Recycling Centre is now collecting pre-loved bikes and donating them to Brainwave Bikes, who will refurbish and rehome them. Brainwave Bikes

International students have access to support and services in the community. Below is information on these resources. Resources for International Students Youth

Council offers local residents a free disposal service for used hypodermic needles and syringes. Syringes are not accepted in any of Council's kerbside waste

You can apply online for many services from Whitehorse City Council.

Community Environmental Education Programs to groups such as Girl Guides, Scouts, Probus groups, Interest groups and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD

The Whitehorse City Council has an ongoing commitment to provide a vibrant safe and healthy environment for the local community. Development is a fundamental

If you want more detailed information, discuss plans and/or written advice Council have the following options available to you:

Weeds are plants that can threaten our local bushland and biodiversity. They compete with local plants for light, nutrients, water, space and pollinators. They

Kenton Johanson, a resident of Nunawading, has transformed his family home & garden into an efficient ‘suburban Earthship’. He has recently borrowed a home energy efficiency kit from the library to check if his upgrades have been effective and has spoken to us about his sustainability journey. Kenton believes that “values are caught, not taught” and enjoys inspiring others to get on their bikes and talking to people from all walks of life about how our choices impact the environment – whether it’s chatting with friends, family & neighbours; or raising awareness of the impacts of climate change on snowfall amongst the members of his ski club; or as school teacher of over 25 years. Read more about Kenton's journey below.

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