Content components Welcome to the City of Boroondara. The area now known as the City of Boroondara is located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people. The City of Boroondara’s name comes from the Woi-wurrung language, which means ‘where the ground is thickly shaded’.Below you'll find some handy information to help you get settled in our community. Whether you've lived within our municipality before, or are new to Boroondara, we’re sure you’ll love what our City has to offer. Living in Boroondara A practical starting point for day to day life Find your bin day Find when your bins are collected for household waste, food and garden organics (FOGO) and recycling in Boroondara. Hard waste collection How to book and prepare for a hard waste collection in Boroondara. Pets and animals Find out how you can renew or update registration, or find a lost pet. Parking permits Parking permit types and how to apply for, amend, replace or cancel a parking permit. Rates Council rates contribute to the cost of maintaining local infrastructure and delivering high-quality community services in Boroondara. Do I need a permit? Find out if you need a Building Permit, Planning Permit or any other permits when you are building or renovating property in Boroondara. Find your street sweeping days Find out when we are sweeping your street this year. Environment and sustainability Find out how we're tackling climate change and improving sustainability in Boroondara. See all services Explore Boroondara Helping new residents explore their neighbourhood Libraries in Boroondara We provide library services across Boroondara, with branches in Ashburton, Balwyn, Balwyn North, Camberwell, Hawthorn and Kew. Leisure centres and pools Swim, improve your fitness or play sport at one of our 4 leisure centres. Events and activities Find out what's on across Boroondara, including live music, exhibitions, performances and lots of activities for kids and families. Parks and reserves Find a park, playground or garden, discover off-lead dog parks, book an outdoor space or request a memorial plaque in Boroondara. Boroondara Arts From the classical to the contemporary, covering music, dance, film, exhibitions and more, discover Boroondara Arts. Markets and shopping Explore our local markets and shopping villages to find gifts, crafts, second-hand goods and fresh produce all year round. Sportsgrounds and sports facilities View a complete list of Council-managed sportsgrounds, sporting halls and sports facilities in the City of Boroondara. Cycling and walking Explore cycling and walking opportunities in Boroondara's parks, streets and recreational areas. Get involved Opportunities to participate in community life Volunteer in Boroondara Explore our range of services and opportunities for volunteers and volunteer organisations. Have your say Find out how to get involved in Council decision-making. Sign up for our newsletters Read about the latest local events, opportunities and important community updates. Come to a Council or committee meeting Come along to a Council or committee meeting and find out how decisions are made at Boroondara. Community support Support and connections for new residents Seniors Discover activities, health information and support services for older people in Boroondara. Young people Discover programs, services, events and the dedicated multi-purpose Youth Hub available to young people aged 10 to 25 in Boroondara. Disability access and inclusion Find out what we're doing to support people with disability in Boroondara. Children and families Explore the range of events, services and programs for children and families in Boroondara. Multicultural Boroondara Learn about our wide range of multicultural services, including community access to interpreters and translation services. LGBTQIA+ Find out about services and resources available in Boroondara to support LGBTQIA+ people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Discover Boroondara's rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, heritage and cultural places. Counselling and mental health services Find mental health, health and crisis support services and groups. See all Community support Connect with us Contact Council Find our contact details as well as opening hours and addresses for our offices. Find your Council and Ward Learn more about the Mayor and ward councillors for the City of Boroondara. Need help with something? Report an issue You can report different issues to us, such as full public bins, damaged footpaths and fallen trees. What's near me Find Council offices, sports and recreation centres, parks and gardens and waste and recycling centres near you. Boroondara Community Plan The Boroondara Community Plan sets out Council’s direction for the next 10 years. It helps us plan, make decisions and allocate resources to achieve our community’s vision of a healthy, connected and sustainable community. Learn more
