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Changes to Aged and Disability Services

The Australian Government is changing the way that aged and disability services are planned and delivered, impacting Councils’ ability to provide aged and disability services

Access and Disability

Information about services around the home and community access and inclusion.

Aged and Seniors

The Council provides a range of services designed to support aged people.

Children and Families

Information about the Council's family and children's services.

Civic Events

Baw Baw Shire Council facilitates many Civic events within the Shire throughout the year. Civic events include Australia Day, Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and Citizenship Ceremonies.

Community Health and Wellbeing

The purpose of the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan is to define the health priorities in Baw Baw over the next four years, and to identify the many organisations who are committed to leading actions for better health.

Community Newsletters

A handy list of community newsletters and local papers from around the Shire.

Community Plan Service

Community Plans are an opportunity for communities to come together to discuss and plan for the future of their communities. Click to learn more.

Connecting Communities Through Spaces

Baw Baw Shire Council is committed to supporting the vibrancy and character of our local communities through good planning, provision of community focussed services and facilities, and through support for local people, groups and organisations.

Council Property and Land - Applications to Lease or Licence

Information on council property, and leasing or licensing a council facility or Council land.

Food Relief

Any person or family can find themselves facing times of hardship and emergency through no fault of their own. In these times, people in Baw Baw can get help from experienced services that know how to help, and that can assist in a variety of ways.

Get Involved

There are a number of ways that residents can get involved with their communities.

Grants and Sponsorship

Information about sporting grants, community development grants and sponsorships.

Groups and Committees

Get involved in community groups, environmental groups or committees and associations.

Sporting Clubs and Recreation Facilities

Information about local sports clubs and management of recreation reserves and public halls.

Youth in Baw Baw Shire

Here in Baw Baw Shire, we offer a range of different services, programs, events and activities to encourage young people (aged 12 to 25) to grow, form leadership skills, join in at events and activities as well as getting more involved in the community. Click to learn more.