Community health, safety and wellbeing

Community Safety

Maroondah is a safe place to live, work and play and we’d like your help to keep it that way.

Heatwaves

Our Heatwave Plan is activated once the Department of Health and Human Services announces a heatwave. Services may be reduced or cancelled to protect vulnerable members of the community at this time

Preventing violence in our community

Maroondah City Council is committed to preventing violence in our community by focusing on addressing violence before it occurs.

Preventing alcohol-related harm

See some tips for parents on talking to teens, and find out about strategic initiatives Council is undertaking.

Partysafe program

The Partysafe program can help ensure a good night and to make sure your party is free from gatecrashers or intoxicated guests causing trouble.

Online mental health resources

See a range of online resources to help you find support for mental health issues.

Mental Health First Aid Champions Community program

Maroondah Council is committed to providing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to various cohorts across the municipality.

Migrant and refugee services

Maroondah City Council is home to a culturally diverse community and has been a refugee welcome zone since March 2013.

Food relief and financial assistance

Help with meals, food and financial support for those in need.

Health impacts of smoking and environmental tobacco smoke

There is State Government legislation that regulates the sale and display of tobacco products and the reduction of environmental tobacco smoke.

Hoarding and squalor help

A website dedicated to supporting people affected by hoarding and squalor.

Scams and cyber security

Information about scams and cyber security.