Content components Our commitment to a welcoming and inclusive BoroondaraBoroondara is a diverse community. People from many cultures, faiths, countries of birth and backgrounds live, work, study and connect here.Everyone has the right to feel safe, respected and included. Racism and discrimination can cause harm, create barriers to participation and make people feel they do not belong.Racism and discrimination have no place in our community. Council is committed to supporting a community that is free from racism and discrimination, where diversity is valued and people of all backgrounds are respected and feel safe.We recognise that the cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community make Boroondara a stronger, more vibrant and connected place.Council will continue to:promote respect, inclusion and understanding across the communitycelebrate the diversity of Boroondaraencourage people to speak up if they experience or witness racism or discriminationlisten to community experiences and work with partners to help make Boroondara safer, more welcoming and more inclusive for everyone.Community reporting tool for discrimination and racismThe Victorian Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission has developed a reporting tool. You can use this tool to report:racismsexual harassmentdiscrimination of any kindhuman rights issues or concerns.Making a report is not the same as lodging a complaint. Reports made using the community reporting tool are sent securely and confidentially to the Commission. When you make a report, you can ask the Commission to contact you if you want more information about your rights or how to make a complaint.Visit the Victorian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission to submit a report or to find out more.Use the Community Reporting Tool to report any discrimination or call the Commission for confidential advice on 1300 292 153.
