Yarra City Council’s Civic Flag Policy demonstrates our commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
Our flags represent our community’s varied history, identity and diversity.
Almost 30% of our community speak a language other than English at home, and 10% of our community identify as LGBTIQA+.
Yarra’s Civic Flag Policy was endorsed in July 2023. The Policy is designed to govern the flying of flags at Council’s Town Halls, Civic Flagpoles and other facilities. It also helps inform decision making when Council is considering requests for flying flags of significance to the Yarra community.
Yarra remains committed to flying flags which align with Council’s values and policies. The flying of flags symbolise identity, ensure people in our community feel heard and seen, promote respect and inclusion for all, raise awareness and create a sense of community pride.
