Yarra Communities That Care is a community-led effort made up of over 24 local partner agencies which focuses on supporting the healthy development of children and young people aged 8 to 14 in the City of Yarra.
Yarra Communities That Care is currently working to:
- Strengthen family relationships
- Build young peoples’ personal resilience
- Reduce underage drinking and other drug use
The priorities of Yarra Communities That Care are guided by the experience and views of children and young people in Yarra. Collection of the Yarra Communities That Care Survey (2015 & 2019) in partnership with Deakin University and Yarra primary and secondary schools, provides rich information about the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Yarra.
For further information, please visit: https://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/ctc
