From May to August 2025, Darebin City Council engaged with culturally diverse and migrant community members to identify the priority areas and needs that Council should address in its work to support the inclusion, rights and wellbeing of these communities living, working, studying or accessing services and spaces in Darebin.

To ensure meaningful, accessible and inclusive engagement, and in collaboration with our partners, the engagement approach prioritised direct outreach to relevant communities—particularly those who face barriers to participation, including language, location and access to technology.

A summary of the community engagement process is provided below, outlining the key methods and activities undertaken during the consultation period.

The draft plan will be presented to Council in September. Followed by Stage 2 consultation, providing our community opportunity to review the draft plan and inform the final Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

Help shape a new Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Plan

We’re creating a new plan to ensure Darebin’s culturally diverse and migrant communities have equal opportunities to live their lives well by actively supporting the civic, cultural, physical, social and economic participation, including accessing Council’s services and support programs. We want to hear about your experiences living, working and/or studying in Darebin including accessing Council’s services and support.

Tell us what’s working and what’s not working well.

Your feedback will help us improve access and participation for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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