Mildura Rural City Council

Our 2025 Christmas Lights Map and Competition is live! 🎄🎅🤶 View the online map, add your address and vote for your favourite display at https://lnkd.in/gaJBDdfw Three Mildura City Heart gift cards are up for grabs for Best Decorated Address: 🏆First prize: $500 🏆Second prize: $250 🏆Third prize: $250 📷 Santa and Mrs Claus made a special appearance last week to help officially launch the competition at our newly installed Christmas tree in Deakin Avenue! This initiative is proudly presented in partnership with Sunraysia Daily. For full Ts&Cs visit our website.

Don't miss our Awareness to Action Forum 📅 Wednesday 10 December ⏰ 5:30pm to 7:30pm ➡️ Powerhouse Place ✅Dinner included ℹ️ Register now at: https://lnkd.in/dsJ7-4BN Join us for a powerful evening of conversation, connection and community action. Former Melbourne and North Melbourne AFL player and Essendon AFLW Development Coach Ben Brown will provide the Keynote address, while joining panel a local sporting club leaders. This forum is an important opportunity for everyone involved in local sport to explore their role in promoting respectful relationships in clubs and in our community. The event will also feature information stalls courtesy of Mallee Family Care, Mallee Sexual Assault Unit Inc. Mallee Domestic Violence Services and headspace Mildura.

✅ Affirmative Consent: Supporting Neurodivergent People and People with Cognitive Disability 📅 Wednesday 3 December ⏰ 12pm to 1pm or 7pm to 8pm 💻 Online Webinar Are you supporting People with Cognitive Disability or Neurodivergent People? This FREE one-hour introductory webinar is designed to help you understand and guide conversations about consent in relationships. Supporting people to learn about consent early is essential for building confidence in setting personal boundaries and fostering safe, respectful relationships. Join us to explore: ➡️ Victoria’s new Affirmative Consent Laws ➡️ How to break down these laws for yourself and the people you support ➡️ How to support someone with giving or withholding consent ℹ️ For more information, or to register, visit https://lnkd.in/dBdxiJ29

Celebrate International Day of People with a Disability with our Come and Try All Abilities Sports Day! 🗓 Tuesday 2 December 10am to 12pm ➡ Mildura Hothouse Basketball Stadium Register online at https://lnkd.in/dGciucAQ ⚽ Come and try sports like wheelchair basketball, soccer/Futsal, mini games, dancing for all and badgemaking ✅ Interact with local businesses and disability agencies

Trail of Lights Summer Sound Series at Rio Vista Park 🎶 📅 Saturday 29 November 🕘 6pm to 8.30pm 📍 Rio Vista Park, Hugh King Drive Rio Vista Park is serving up live tunes, festoon-lit vibes, delicious eats from Jessica Rabbit and a selection of drinks, including wines from local producers Zilzie & Chalmers. This week, kick back with music from Will Hogan, and for the ultimate experience, stroll over to Lock Island and immerse yourself in Bruce Munro’s serenely stunning Trail of Lights installation. Free entry to Rio Vista Park, no bookings required. Trail of Lights tickets are available at Mildura.com/lights

Respect in Mallee – Taking Action Webinar 📅 Tuesday 2 December ⏰ 12.30pm -1.30pm ➡️ Online Webinar ✅ Free - register at https://lnkd.in/d6xEmHt9 This engaging and practical webinar is designed to empower community members to take action against disrespect and violence in our region. It will explore how everyday actions can make a real difference in building safe, inclusive, and respectful communities. This webinar is open to all community members across the Mallee who want to be part of the movement to prevent violence and promote equality and respect, and is being delivered in partnership with Council, Mallee Accommodation Support Services and Mildura Base Public Hospital as part of the Respect Mallee Campaign.

You’re invited to the Mildura Visitor Information Centre Christmas Shopping Night! Enjoy an evening of tastings, giveaways and shopping! 🗓 Wednesday 3 December ⏰ 5pm to 7pm ➡ Mildura Visitor Information Centre (180-190 Deakin Avenue, Mildura) Browse our gift shop showcasing more than 50 talented local producers and designers and explore our many gift packs or create your own. Complimentary Gift wrapping available, wine tastings and sales from local cellar doors! The first 50 sales will receive a Mildura.com gift bag! Plus, enter for a chance to win a Mildura Gift Pack valued at more than $200 upon entry! We can’t wait to celebrate the holiday season with you! #SupportLocalThisChristmas

✅ Affirmative Consent: Supporting Neurodivergent People and People with Cognitive Disability 📅 Wednesday 3 December ⏰ 12pm to 1pm or 7pm to 8pm 💻 Online Webinar Are you supporting People with Cognitive Disability or Neurodivergent People? This FREE one-hour introductory webinar is designed to help you understand and guide conversations about consent in relationships. Supporting people to learn about consent early is essential for building confidence in setting personal boundaries and fostering safe, respectful relationships. Join us to explore: ➡️ Victoria’s new Affirmative Consent Laws ➡️ How to break down these laws for yourself and the people you support ➡️ How to support someone with giving or withholding consent ℹ️ For more information, or to register, visit https://lnkd.in/dBdxiJ29

Don't miss our Awareness to Action Forum 📅 Wednesday 10 December ⏰ 5:30pm to 7:30pm ➡️ Powerhouse Place ✅Dinner included ℹ️ Register now at: https://lnkd.in/dsJ7-4BN Join us for a powerful evening of conversation, connection and community action. Former Melbourne and North Melbourne AFL player and Essendon AFLW Development Coach Ben Brown will provide the Keynote address, while joining panel a local sporting club leaders. This forum is an important opportunity for everyone involved in local sport to explore their role in promoting respectful relationships in clubs and in our community. The event will also feature information stalls courtesy of Mallee Family Care, Mallee Sexual Assault Unit Inc. Mallee Domestic Violence Services and headspace Mildura.

Don’t miss our Next Steps to Learning event! 📆 Friday 28 November ⏰ 11am to 12.30pm ➡ Merbein Library ✅ Meet local kindergarten teachers ✅ Complete your kindergarten enrolment forms ✅ Assistance with your school enrolment forms ✅ Free birth certificate packs available for eligible families ✅ Have fun with the Toy Library ✅ Pop-Up MCH checks and Immunisations ✅ Come and grab a bite to eat with a FREE morning tea ✅ Free giveaways ✅ No bookings required! Support and information from a variety of local early years services will also be available on the day. For those interested, Merbein Library will also be hosting a Superhero-themed Storytime from 10am. This event is being held in partnership with Connected Beginnings and Mallee District Aboriginal Services.