Hume council confirmed its civic events schedule for the year, with a range of events aimed at marking significant dates and recognising community members.
The schedule was approved at the February 10 council meeting.
The schedule includes both one-off and annual events for Hume residents.
A free, ticketed International Women’s Day (IWD) event will be hosted on March 7 at Town Hall Broadmeadows, where speakers will talk in relation to the United Nations 2025 IWD theme.
This will be complemented by an event the following week that aims to showcase the impact of Hume in increasing gender equality in sport.
In July, the council will host a Hume Multifaith Dinner, which aims to reflect and celebrate the diversity of faiths within the region.
Other events include a volunteer recognition event in May, community awards in August, council-led fundraisers, and facility opening ceremonies throughout the year.
Councillor Karen Sherry said that civic events are “important.”
“They give an opportunity for us to include our community in what we do, our volunteer recognition awards are well-attended, as well as the International Women’s Day event,” Cr Sherry said.
Cr Naim Kurt said some people say that councils are “just the three Rs: roads, rates, and rubbish – and that council shouldn’t be anything outside of that as well.”
“If [the] council doesn’t put on and recognise events like this, we don’t have that opportunity to acknowledge our community and celebrate days of significance as well,” Cr Kurt said.
