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Community Safety and Wellbeing

Greater Dandenong is a vibrant City of opportunity that celebrates its diversity and encourages and supports people of all ages to live, work and play through healthy and safe lifestyles. 

Council aims to improve health and wellbeing outcomes so residents to live rewarding, healthy and socially connected lives. Council also works to create a safe and harmonious community, reduce the risk of crime and anti-social behaviour and to improve community perceptions of safety.

 

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We are working towards a safer, more respectful and fairer community.
Homelessness, Social and Affordable Housing
Learn about the extent and impact of gambling in Greater Dandenong.
If you or someone you know needs help, there are a range of mental health providers in Greater Dandenong.
What you can do during a heatwave to avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Council oversees issues relating to food safety and safe food handling within the City of Greater Dandenong.
Information about public health concerns such as smoking, head lice and infectious diseases.
How to safely dispose of used syringes, report a dumped syringe, and how to treat a needlestick injury.
The City of Greater Dandenong operates Safe City CCTV cameras in key areas within the City to create a safer city.
Tips for reducing the chance of your car being stolen.
The PartySafe program can help hosts plan and enjoy safer parties that will be remembered for all the right reasons.
Improve your life with healthy eating tips, recipes and getting active.
Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres provide activities and skill learning opportunities.
Council will be holding a series of meet and greet community pop-up event throughout Greater Dandenong.