Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF)

The Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) will come into effect on 1 July . Council is legislated to collect this levy on behalf of the Victorian Government through the annual rates notice. Find out more >

Improving social cohesion

Indigenous painting
Social cohesion is the ‘glue’ that holds communities together. It’s about people being connected and included and feeling part of their community. It refers to the sense of trust within neighbourhoods and people’s willingness to help their neighbour.

Download the social cohesion fact sheet