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Essential updates and changes only will be undertaken on Council’s official website between midnight 21 September 2020 to 6pm Saturday 24 October 2020, during Election Period. This is in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 and Council’s Election Period Policy.
For customer service enquiries, phone 1300 179 944 or email customerservice@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au.

Read more about Council elections and our Election Period Policy

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In the best interest of the safety and health of the Hobsons Bay community and in line with government Stage 4 Stay-at-Home requirements, Council has closed all library branches and our Customer Service front counter until further notice.

For the latest details on Coronavirus and current restrictions visit our website: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Coronavirus

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Community services

Families & Children

Families and children's services including kindergartens, maternal and child health care and more.

Aged & Disability

Aged and disability services offered by Hobsons Bay City Council.

Multicultural

Multicultural services for residents.

Young people

Hobsons Bay UP provides programs and a safe space for young people to belong, aspire and create.

LGBTIQA+

As reflected our Hobsons Bay 2030 Community Vision, Council has a role in ensuring services and programs are innovative, inclusive, relevant and accessible for everyone in the local community including: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, questioning, queer or asexual (LGBTIQA+).

Grants & funding

Grants and funding opportunities available from Hobsons Bay City Council.

Volunteering

People in Hobsons Bay love to volunteer, and volunteers play a major role in the day-to-day life of our community.

Gender equity

A range of resources and services promoting gender equity in Hobsons Bay.

Health & Wellbeing

Information about community health and wellbeing.

Aboriginal community

Council is committed to promoting awareness of Indigenous history and celebrating Aboriginal Culture.
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