Community programs

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The City takes an active role in creating a vibrant and inclusive city for all who live, work or play in Hobart.

We offer a wide range of community events and activities for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. We work with our community partners to help build a city for all.

To learn more about our strategies and policies that support this work, visit the inclusion and equity page.

Aboriginal programs

The City of Hobart is committed to social inclusion and issues pertaining to Aboriginal people and culture.

Busking and Street Performance

The City of Hobart is trialing a new 6-month program for busking and street performance.

Community gardens

A popular community based activity for growing food collectively and locally.

Community safety

We aim to create a safe environment for residents, businesses and visitors.

Equal access

The City of Hobart wants to respond to the aspirations and needs of people with disability living in our community however we can to achieve equal access.

Hobart Respects All

Encouraging and supporting the core Human Rights Principles of Freedom, Respect, Equality and Dignity.

Hobart Welcomes All

The City of Hobart is a member of the Welcoming Cities Network and aims to be the most inclusive city in the world.

Inclusion and equity

Social inclusion and equity in Hobart is about recognising the basic right of all citizens to participate socially, culturally, economically, physically and politically in the community.

LGBTIQA+ communities

We are proud of the diversity of our communities and support inclusion in our organisation, programs and events.

Positive Ageing

Mathers House and Criterion House provide a hub for our positive ageing services.

Resilient Hobart

Information on projects that support Hobart's resilience and recovery when the city and its residents are faced with adversity.

Speakers' Corner

A space for our community to start conversations, stimulate public debate, present creativity and share our experiences.

Young people

The City of Hobart's youth programs provide activities, events and support for young people who live in and visit the city.

Songs from the Street

Songs of the Street is an event that shines a light on the musical talents of people with lived experience of homelessness or housing stress.

Volunteering

We recognise the importance of volunteers and the valuable contribution they make.

Children's Mayor

Aiming to encourage democratic awareness amongst primary school students.