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Covid-19 Information and Updates - Updated 22 February 2021
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To reduce the number of face-to-face interactions with the community and protect our staff and their ability to carry out ongoing essential services, the Derwent Valley Council Offices are open to the public from 10am - 4pm from Monday 24 August for essential visits only.

Council operating hours are still 8.15am – 5pm (Mon - Fri) and Council services can be accessed over the phone, by email or via our website. We encourage all enquiries by phone or email where possible.

Information on the Tasmanian Government and Council's response to COVID-19.

This information includes support available to individuals, business and community organisations including grant funding and mental health support and where to access further information around the pandemic and Council services.

Information on the Tasmanian COVID Vaccination Program.

Please stay home, save lives. Practise social distancing and good hygiene practises.

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Community Engagement

Our Community

Throughout the year, there are a number of opportunities for the community to engage with Council and have a say on things that impact you.

You can find information on upcoming opportunities and related resources below.

Graffiti and Beyond Working Group

Council is seeking community engagement in a short project investigating the causes of and deterrents from graffiti.

Monthly meetings will take place in New Norfolk from January to July 2021 and will involve presentations from experienced stakeholders, to inform development of recommendations on reporting processes, possible diversion programs and Council policies.

Membership on the group is not fixed, contributors are welcome to attend one-off meetings subject to contact with the Council contact prior.

Expressions of interest can be made any time to Community Development Officer rtudor@dvc.tas.gov.au

COVID-19 Stories

Do you have a story to share?

The Tasmanian Archives (a part of Libraries Tasmania), and Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG), are partnering to collect Tasmanians' experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are reaching out across Tasmania to collect photographs, writing and a variety of objects to ensure that a selection of stories and experiences associated with this extraordinary event are preserved into the future.

What has life been like for you? How has social isolation affected the people you know? How is your community changing and adapting now and for the long-term?

Your contributions will help capture this moment to help future generations understand the Tasmanian experience of the pandemic.

Send your submission to: covid19stories@education.tas.gov.au

More information is available in the FAQs at libraries.tas.gov.au.

Derwent Valley Waste Strategy consultation has now closed.

The consultation results will now be consolidated into an upcoming Council report.