Advocacy Partnerships
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M9
Melbourne 9 (M9) is an alliance of the 9 inner Melbourne councils that work cooperatively and collectively advocate for issues and projects of mutual interest.
Through M9, we work with the cities of Melbourne, Stonnington, Port Phillip, Yarra, Moonee Valley, Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay and Darebin.
Northern Councils Alliance
Through the Northern Councils Alliance (NCA), 7 municipalities in Melbourne’s north work together to advocate for the future of our region. The councils include Banyule City Council, City of Darebin, Hume City Council, Mitchell Shire Council, Nillumbik Shire Council and City of Whittlesea.
NORTH Link
NORTH Link is a strong regional partnership of industry, education, health and government that plays an integral role across northern metropolitan Melbourne.
A business network and regional economic development advocacy group representing Melbourne’s northern region, NORTH Link comprises local councils (the cities of Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Merri-bek and Whittlesea and the shires of Mitchell and Nillumbik), local tertiary education institutions and industry including Melbourne Airport, Northern Hospital, DPV Health and the Melbourne Market Authority.
Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action
The Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (NAGA) is a network of nine councils in Melbourne's north, working together to create a zero-carbon society and provide maximum protection against the impacts of climate change. Member councils include Banyule, Darebin, Manningham, Melbourne, Merri-bek, Hume, Nillumbik, Whittlesea and Yarra.
Council Alliance for Sustainable Built Environment
The Council Alliance for a Sustainable Built Environment (CASBE) is an association of Victorian councils committed to ensuring future generations can enjoy a sustainable built environment, enabling broad-scale positive change to Victoria’s built environment through collaborative, local government led action.
Mayoral Taskforce Supporting People Seeking Asylum
The Mayoral Taskforce Supporting People Seeking Asylum is a group of over 40 Councils nationwide, who are collectively advocating to the Federal and Victorian Government for fairness and safety for community members seeking protection.
Alliance for Gambling Reform
The Alliance for Gambling Reform is a national peak body working to reduce gambling harm. Over 60 supporting organisations and 23 leadership local councils in Victoria are part of the alliance advocating for public health reforms that are evidence-based and community-backed.