Community sector resources

The City of Port Phillip is home to more than 200 community groups. We're building stronger communities through a range of initiatives and support programs for local groups.

CoPP This! Community Sector News

CoPP This! Community Sector News is the Council's free monthly electronic newsletter for staff and volunteers of local community groups. The newsletter offers information about:

  • training, conference and courses
  • funding opportunities
  • events
  • council programs and initiatives
  • other programs and initiatives that impact on community sector.

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Community training calendar

Every year Council runs free training sessions to build the capacity of local community groups and non-profit organisations.

If you have any general queries, or access or support requirements that will enable your participation in these events, please contact the Grants and Community Building Team:

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Phone: 03 9209 6777

Interpreters are available upon request.

Community flagpole bookings

A community flagpole is located at each town hall and is available for booking by community members.

The Community Flagpole Scheme Guidelines provide Council and community organisations with guidance on appropriate access and allocation to the community flagpoles:

The flagpoles provide a key opportunity to celebrate and embrace the diversity of the community and to support the strategic directions of the Council Plan.

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