Category: Community Groups
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The 2024 Port Melbourne Artisan Market
The Artisan Market has returned to Bay Street and Port Melbourne and despite forecasts of inclement weather, the sun was shining down on Bay Street. Not only was Bay Street abuzz with street vendors offering everything from chocolates, sops, pet treats, food and distilled spirits, but retailers and cafes along the street also benefited. Bay…
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Space2be Shopping Night
Space2be Social Design connects newly arrived migrants and refugees with local, community based designers with the aim of developing relationships, skills while fostering business and creative skils. I joined Cr Libby Buckingham (Balaclava Ward) and Cr Justin Halliday (Alma Ward) to space2be’s festive shopping night, showcasing the artwork, clothing and other designs created by the…
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Port Phillip Community Group: Alma Road Chatty Cafe
The Port Phillip Community Group provides a range of social and community services, including emergency relief and programs that strengthen community inclusion, across the entirety of Port Phillip. This morning, alongside Cr Justin Halliday (Alma Ward), I was invited to Alma Road Community House to meet several staff and volunteers of the Port Phillip Community…