Stop the closure of Foley House supported accommodation!
The Salvation Army is closing Foley House, a long-term residential program providing intensive personalised support and accommodation for older men in Footscray. Men were told this was their “forever home”. Residents have histories of homelessness and complex needs, including acquired brain injuries and mental health diagnoses requiring significant support. Foley House is described as the “gold standard” for supported accommodation. People…
The People’s Cup
“Football is the ballet of the masses” … The Footscray People’s Cup is an intentionally counter event: instead of the elitism and commercialisation of the FIFA World Cup, we want to celebrate the joy and wonder of football, bringing people together to celebrate our struggles for a world built on solidarity. Anyone and everyone is welcome to participate – you can…
Mapping the political economy of planning
Maggie Cook, Planning Professional Thursday May 28, 6.30pm @Borderlands Planning is shaped by the interaction of economic interests, the power these have over state institutions and decision-makers, and the ability of communities to push back. This dinner conversation organised by the People’s Plan for Footscray will explore how different interests and actors in Victoria influence and shape land, resources, and development…
Community Builders of Maribyrnong
Dear friends, neighbours and colleagues, Following the Regenerating Communities Conference in October 2025, the organising group heard loud and clear that people would like to continue to connect to build on some of the conversations initiated during the conference. Various organisations will host different offerings throughout the year. Hot House Living Lab is hosting the following event, with kind support from Maribyrnong City…
Best Language Festival yet
On Saturday March 14, The Language in Community Festival brought together several hundred people to celebrate language diversity. Fantastic work by ViệtSpeak and Angliss Neighbourhood House, organising this yearly festival for the third time! Fighting for language diversity is vital. Without it, we become numb to the challenges and aspirations of others in our community. Reduced to food and dress-up days…
Language in Community Festival – celebrating the powers of multilingualism
From The Westsider, By Jorge Jorquera Many people in education describe multilingualism as a superpower, typically associated with enhanced logic, memory, problem-solving and multitasking skills. But without doubt its greatest power is in social connection. With additional languages we learn to see things the way other people do, not just through our own eyes and interests. It’s not a guarantee of…