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Council Elections

Look out for your ballot pack in the mail!

Our education programs are primarily focused on how to complete ballot papers correctly and supporting people to understand the services that local councils provide, and the role councillors play.

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Collection of thumbnails of our in language videos

In-language sessions for culturally diverse communities

To support our culturally diverse communities we are offering online education sessions, translated information and videos.

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Out-of-home outreach

We have partnered with Star Health to reach people in public housing, supported residential services and people experiencing homelessness placed in hotels, with information about our free call number 1800 TO VOTE

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Yes/No cards used in our voter education sessions

Electoral education sessions for people with disabilities

Now is the time to book our electoral education sessions to ensure that people with disabilities, and their supporters, are voting correctly in the local council elections.

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Young people and education

We have been working on some exciting projects for young people, including a pilot digital engagement campaign for the local council elections, a new website and online school incursions.

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Aboriginal engagement

We have been working in collaboration with Reconciliation Victoria to produce a series of electoral education videos featuring Aboriginal Elders and other leading Aboriginal community members.

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