Neighbourhood Survey
Whether you live, work, study or play in our neighbourhoods, we want to hear from you. You’ll also go in the running to win a $200 voucher.
Neighbourhood updates
We’ve achieved so much in our neighbourhood since we began working in a highly localised way. This means the projects we do and the way we engage with our communities has your needs in mind.
Here’s five projects we've been working on in Docklands.
To read more about projects from the past two years, visit our priorities page.
News
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Events
Events
Information was correct at the time of publishing, but is subject to change. Please contact the event organiser.
If you have an event or opportunity to add, get in touch.
Activities
Local activities
What's happening in the neighbourhood?
This is a place to publicly share information about local activities. If you would like to share something directly with the City of Melbourne, please contact the neighbourhood partner.
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- related to the neighbourhood
- not political or religious content
- not promoting individual commercial entities
Your post may also be declined if we can’t verify it due to insufficient information, or if there are concerns for public health or safety. Note that all posts are subject to review to meet the City of Melbourne’s guidelines.
Stories
Docklands stories
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Meet your local trader
Get to know the trader groups working behind the scenes to support local businesses and showcase the best of Melbourne’s retail, culinary and visitor economies in Docklands.
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Ten ways to connect with your neighbours
Whether you’re new to your neighbourhood or you’ve lived there for a while, many people would like to make new friends and feel more connected to their community. But how do you make this happen?
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Faces of Docklands: Shirley Cheng and Paul Vella
Mahjong is affectionately known in many Chinese families as the ‘gossip table’. For husband and wife, Shirley Cheng and Paul Vella, who host a fortnightly mahjong meet-up in Docklands, the game is also about community connection.
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Faces of Docklands: Andrea Seers
A group of breast cancer survivors have found strength, solidarity and healing through an unconventional avenue: dragon boating.
Having navigated their own personal health challenges, the members of Dragons Abreast Melbourne Pink Phoenix come together each week to navigate the waters of Victoria Harbour in Docklands, proving that paddling is sometimes the best medicine.
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Pet lovers guide to Docklands
There’s no doubt about it, Melburnians love pets. Dog and cat registrations are booming as people seek out loyal companions and exercise buddies, so we’ve put together some top tips for responsible pet owners.
Read on to find out Melbourne’s top dog breeds, how you can help people and pets live in harmony, pet ownership alternatives for short-term residents, the city’s best pet-friendly staycations and more.
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Our Docklands library has something for everyone
Our libraries provide a sanctuary of learning, creativity and relaxation across the city. Books are just the beginning of our library services – connect with the community at workshops, unleash your creativity in a makerspace or book one of our many meeting spaces. Visit our Docklands library now.
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Neighbourhood batteries
Get affordable access to clean energy, even if you rent or live in an apartment, through our Power Melbourne neighbourhood batteries project.
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Spectacular art trail set to mesmerise Docklands
Imagine standing at Marvel Stadium at night and seeing astounding illuminations stretching into the distance. An epic art trail is coming to Docklands to open our new major festival: Now or Never.
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Small Business of the Year finalists
A cheese toastie expert and an artist turning algae into biodegradable plastic are among the finalists of this year’s Lord Mayor’s Small Business Awards.
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Creativity connects a community
Meet your City of Melbourne councillors
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Docklanders grow fresh food and friendship
Greg Wise has been involved with the Docklands Community Garden (DCG) for 8 years now and played a critical role in keeping it going.
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Docklands dragon boat racer takes flight
When Stefanie Natascha Voelker first moved to Australia in 2017, she discovered the unique and exhilarating sport of dragon boat racing, and has since made lifelong friends within its supportive community.
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Neighbourhood partner spreads joy in Docklands
As a passionate community-builder and sports fanatic, Fadi Qunqar feels right at home as the neighbourhood partner for Docklands and Fishermans Bend.
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Docklands mum helps form inclusive sport community
When Carina Parisella moved her young family to the Docklands nine years ago, she had no idea that she would go on to help establish the area’s first local community sports club.
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Harbour heroes at work in Docklands
Superyachts, seabins and Salvatore the celebrity seal are all in a day’s work for our waterways team members, who are based on the harbour’s edge at Docklands.
More about Docklands
The Docklands Neighbourhood Portal is for anyone and everyone who has a connection to Docklands.