12 community organisations, peak bodies and community groups and
2 written submissions.
Endorsed by Council
Our LGBTIQA+ Action Plan was endorsed by Council on March 24th 2026. We will launch the Plan in May.
Our draft LGBTIQA+ Action Plan has been built directly from the stories, experiences and ideas shared by local LGBTIQA+ communities.
This Plan aims to reduce discrimination, address inequalities and make Darebin a more inclusive place for LGBTIQA+ people. The 4-year Plan focuses on Council services and programs, as well as supporting community-led initiatives and groups.
Community Engagement Summary
Who we spoke to and how we gathered information.
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296 community members participated in online and face-to-face activities.
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104 responses to the online survey.
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150 people reached at 3 community events.
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5 Darebin City Council Committees consulted.
Sharing engagement findings at Midsumma and Pride March 2025
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What we've heard
- Ensure knowledgeable, capable staff.
- Lead on advocacy.
- Build partnerships.
- Develop policy.
- Be a visible ally.
- Focus on safety and accessibility.
- Council facilities, services, and programs for all – targeted to most in need.
- Ensure informed, capable staff.
- Safe and accessible changerooms / bathroom facilities.
- Support, deliver events (from little to big).
- Celebrate and promote achievements, local leaders, local history.
- Community campaigns.
- Visible and recognisable signs of welcome.
- Local, accessible, friendly and informal gatherings.
- Inclusive of all and also targeted to some.
- No tolerance for bigotry, discrimination and vilification.
- Human rights respecting community.
- Lead on law reform, advocacy and submissions.
- Deliver community campaigns, information and education.
- Support, foster, mentor LGBTIQA+ community groups.
- Support LGBTIQA+ artists, performers and venues.
- Assist local businesses and other services to become more welcoming and inclusive.
