1. Graffiti Prevention & Removal Grant: Volunteers working together to remove graffiti Presented by: Amanda May Community Development Officer Andrew Fullagar Upwey Township Group

2. Overview Background Project overview Project partners Project outcomes Plans for the future

3. Background

4. Project Overview Organise four Graffiti Clean Up days in four different towns in the Yarra Ranges Develop skills of volunteers to organise Clean Up Days Provide practical training in graffiti removal Remove graffiti private & commercial property Build community cohesion

5. Project Partners Upwey and Tecoma Township Groups Belgrave, Kilsyth, Mt Evelyn township groups Mooroolbark Traders and Community Group Victoria Police Neighbourhood Watch Mt Evelyn Reformed Church Local residents Traders

6. Project Outcomes

7. Plans for the future

11. Questions? For further information contact: Amanda May Community Development Officer Yarra Ranges Council Tel: 9294 6741 Email: a.may@yarraranges.vic.gov.au