We provide many services for our diverse community.
Family and community services
Community
Children and parenting
We provide many services for families. Including childcare, playgroups, youth services, education, and health and wellbeing.
Seniors
We provide a diverse range of services, events and other helpful information for our senior citizens.
Young people
Events, activities, groups and hubs for the young members of our community.
We work towards an accessible environment that supports participation and promotes social inclusion.
Assistance services
First Nations
The City of Greater Geelong is guided by the Local Government Act 2020 (Victoria), which strengthens relationships between councils and Traditional Owners and recognises them as essential partners in community planning, engagement and governance. We work with Traditional Owners, Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) as key partners in shaping our city. Our commitment is grounded in the four pillars of Relationships, Respect, Opportunities and Governance, which guide our Reconciliation journey and our work with First Nations communities.
Multicultural Geelong
Our community has been enriched by the presence of people from all over the world. Geelong is a multicultural city, home and a welcoming place to people from many countries. 17.7 percent of our total population of 271,065 were born overseas.
LGBTIQA+
Celebrate pride, diversity, and community—this is your colourful gateway to all things LGBTQIA+ in Geelong.
Asylum seekers and refugees
There is a great deal of confusion about the difference between an asylum seeker and a refugee and often the terms are used interchangeably or incorrectly.
Apply for a grant for your projects, programs and events and help us to help you improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
See also
Family violence
We are dedicated to working with statewide and local organisations to look at ways to prevent and respond to family violence within our community.
Safety and wellbeing
We support the health and wellbeing of the local community through a number of services, resources and initiatives.
Sport4All Program
The City of Greater Geelong was among the first Local Government Areas to join the Sport4All program, aiming to make clubs, schools, and communities inclusive so everyone can participate in sport.
News and updates
Upgraded facilities officially open at Collendina Reserve
16 June 2026
Players, volunteers and spectators are set to enjoy new inclusive, modern and accessible sporting facilities following upgrades to Collendina Reserve in Ocean Grove.
Kinder applications now open as Meli announced to run Yirrama Community Hub
3 June 2026
Parents and caregivers can now apply for three and four-year-old kindergarten places, following the appointment of Meli Kindergarten Services to operate our new community facility in Charlemont.
Lonel*ness is not a dirty word - so come do something about it with us
15 April 2026
We’re searching for people aged 12-25 who live, study, work or play in Greater Geelong and think there's more we can do to build a better connected and inclusive region for young people.
Your go-to guide for a fun-filled school holiday break
2 April 2026
There are so many fun, engaging and creative ways for children to enjoy their time off this school holidays.
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