Five engagement methods
- targeted engagement
- online survey and quick poll
- in-community Pop Ups
- Community Satisfaction Survey
- drawing competition
We've heard from over 3,500 community members and organisations.
Five engagement methods
3,475 people and organisations reached in total
Number of responses
General community members and the harder to reach community members we would not usually hear from, including:
65% of respondents strongly agreed
24% did not have an opinion
11% strongly disagreed
Parks and Open Spaces
Environment and Climate Emergency
Families Youth and Children
Facilities Infrastructure and Maintenace
Diversity and Inclusion
Cost of living
Mental Health
Gender inequality and family violence
Community safety
Housing affordability
In 2021, we joined forces with our community to develop Darebin’s 20-year Community Vision, Council Plan 2021-25 (incorporating our Health and Wellbeing Plan), and other important forward-looking strategies.
In 2024, we’re reviewing the Vision to ensure it continues to resonate with the community in Darebin. We want you to tell us if it still feels right or if we need to shift our focus.
We're also creating our next four-year Council Plan - our promise to the Darebin community. With a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing, this plan will be shaped by your priorities, needs, and values, and will guide our long-term financial planning.
Economic pressures impacting Council's financial sustainability mean we must ensure we deliver the projects and priorities that matter most to our community, while managing our budget responsibly.
Timeline item 1 - complete
Broad community consultation
15 July - 1 September 2024
Timeline item 2 - complete
Reviewing feedback
September - November 2024
Timeline item 3 - complete
Community panel meets
November 2024
Timeline item 4 - active
Drafting documents
February - April 2025
Timeline item 5 - incomplete
Public exhibition of the updated Community Vision, Council Plan 2025-29 and other strategic documents
May 2025
Timeline item 6 - incomplete
Council adopts final documents
June 2025
Name | Kassia Gibbs - Coordinator Corporate Strategy |
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Phone | 8470 8888 |
ourdarebin@darebin.vic.gov.au |
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This poll has concluded.
Rucker’s Hill, Northcote
South Ward
Indoor Sports Stadium (O week), Latrobe University, Bundoora
North East Ward
Broadway, Reservoir
North Central Ward
All Nations Park, Northcote
South Central Ward
Regent Street Village, Reservoir
West Ward
Edwardes Lake Park, Reservoir
North West Ward
Preston Market, Preston
Central Ward Preston
Darebin Parklands, Alphington
South East Ward
AH Capp Reserve, Preston
South West Ward
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
Phone | 8470 8888 |
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mailbox@darebin.vic.gov.au | |
Website | www.darebin.vic.gov.au |
In writing | 274 Gower Street, Preston, VIC 3072 |