Community Wellbeing Project

The Community Wellbeing Project is a Yarra Libraries program delivered in partnership with the Victorian Government through Working for Victoria.

The project focuses on supporting local community groups and residents through targeted outreach and events. It continues the extensive food and material relief program conducted by Yarra Libraries during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It also aims to highlight Libraries role supporting, teaching and empowering our community.

The project also provides important employment opportunities for people who have lost their jobs, including those impacted by COVID-19.

Since February, Yarra’s Community Wellbeing Project has supported a wide range of events and initiatives that impact over 1500 residents per month. These include:

- Coordinating social outreach pop ups providing books and clothing in partnership with Orange Sky.
- Hosting free community lunches every Saturday. This gives residents and community a chance to reconnect after a challenging and isolating year.
- Providing food relief through a free fruit and vegetable market every Friday with the support of Open Table and Cultivating Community.
- Facilitating weekly digital drop in sessions with residents from the Richmond Housing Estate and weekly digital mentor tutoring with CALD communities.
- Supporting young people through weekly a Fitzroy Homework Club program.

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