This page will be updated with information and links to relevant support services, in response to an incident in Riddells Creek on 11 November 2024.
Links to support services
Please stand by - we are currently working to finalise this list, in consultation with relevant support services locally and their capacity.
Statement attributable to the CEO - 11 November 2024
Response attributable to Bernie O'Sullivan, CEO, Macedon Ranges Shire Council:
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with those affected by this devastating incident in Riddells Creek.
We are working closely with emergency agencies in response and to find out more information as it comes to hand. Our immediate priority is to support those affected and our broader communities – particularly those in Riddells Creek – however we practically can.
We will continue to provide more information as appropriate on our website and through our social media, while also linking to relevant support services for the community.
Additional background (not for direct attribution)
To clarify media reports on the location: The impacted kindergarten in Riddells Creek is not a Council-run facility – it is the Macedon Ranges Montessori Preschool. Please note that it is different to the Council-run kindergarten at a different location in Riddells Creek.
