Smiling woman sitting on a picnic rug while opening a wicker picnic basket

Cr Melinda Yim Keysborough Ward (Council News Article April 2025)

Smiling woman sitting on a picnic rug while opening a wicker picnic basket

I am thrilled to be your community representative for the Keysborough Ward.

Thank you to everyone who placed their trust in me.

Coming together to enjoy each other’s company in our marvellous public spaces helps build social cohesion and connection to place.

We have a super fun opportunity to get out and do this in April with our annual Keysborough's Big Picnic on Sunday 13 April at Frederick Wachter Reserve.

This is Greater Dandenong’s pet friendly event and will be jam-packed with activities such as pet competitions, a sports zone, stage performance and kids’ interactive activities including an Easter egg hunt.  Bring your furry friend along for a fun day in the park. Find out more here

Speaking of Frederick Wachter Reserve, if you haven’t already – be sure to check out our concept plan for the reserve’s new informal recreation area. It is based on the feedback we received from you during our engagement last year including that you wanted to keep the open space areas, plant more trees for shade, incorporate bouldering or climbing opportunities, a full-size multi-purpose court for basketball and futsal, a pump track and more park furniture. What exciting inclusions.

If you would like to talk to me about local issues, please email Melinda.Yim@cgd.vic.gov.au or phone 0428 331 557.