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The Department of Planning and Community Development's goal is to lead and support the development of liveable communities.

132 Groups receive disability self help grants

This week 132 disability self help groups throughout Victoria will share in over $220,000 worth of Disability Self Help Grants. The groups received notice of up to $5,000 of funding to practically assist with general expenses and running costs.

The grants form part of the Victorian Government’s aim to help increase the capacity of people with disabilities to live independently – through strengthening communities with peer support and networking opportunities.

For more information about self help grants visit www.grants.dpcd.vic.gov.au

Modernising Victoria's Planning Act: Draft Bill for comment

The draft Planning and Environment Amendment (General) Bill 2009 has been released for public comment. It sets out the proposed amendments to the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
Comments on the draft Bill must be made in writing by Friday 12 February 2010.

Record crowds in Melbourne for the Australian Open

Record crowds of more than 650,000 people have flocked to Melbourne Park, making this year’s Australian Open the most successful in its colourful 105-year history. Melbourne Park will also remain the home of the Australian Open for decades to come, thanks to a multi-million dollar transformation of the world class precinct.

Unveiling Victoria's unique heritage

Victorian residents and visitors will gain a new understanding of the many layers of Victoria's unique heritage thanks to the new Framework of Historical Themes. The framework has been designed as a practical tool to assist in understanding the many complex layers of Victoria's history and how each of us is linked into past events and eras.

Strengthening local governance: Consultation paper

Councils and the public are invited to make submissions to the Conflict of Interest Consultation Paper. The paper provides background to the legislation and outlines important governance functions of transparent, efficient councils. The deadline for submissions is 26 February 2010.

Fire Action

Victoria is facing another summer where extreme conditions are expected. For more information on how you can be prepared visit the CFA website. Further information for landowners in bushfire prone areas can be found on the Bushfire planning and building resource page.

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