Theme 1: Our community - Belnularly yelingwa

• Deliver support to local sporting clubs, including grants, training and volunteer development, to strengthen inclusive sporting opportunities.
• Facilitate programs and events that encourage participation in physical activity for all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
• Deliver passive and active recreation opportunities through walking tracks, sportsgrounds, parks and aquatic and recreation centres. 

• Number of visits to Boroondara Leisure and Aquatic Facilities.
• Number of members in community sporting clubs supported by Council.

• Partner with and support local community organisations to enhance health and wellbeing outcomes and build community capacity, including through workshops, grants and volunteers.
• Deliver tailored programs promoting social connection, health, wellbeing and independence for young people, children and families, and older people.
• Deliver support and resources to community groups and community members to strengthen and grow local volunteering. 

• Number of vaccinations administered.
• Number of attendances by young people at youth programs or services.
• Number of prospective volunteers referred to volunteer opportunities.
• Number of community organisations funded through the Community Grants Program.

• Partner with local stakeholders and police to proactively address community safety concerns and provide awareness raising campaigns and education.
• Deliver programs and initiatives that promote gender equality and prevent gender-based violence.
• Deliver initiatives that strengthen community connections and build our community’s resilience to adapt and respond to emergencies and climate impacts.
• Support people experiencing homelessness to access and connect with local services.
• Deliver programs and initiatives that build social cohesion and address racism.

• Number of community safety partnerships.
• Number of community events and activities delivered to promote community safety and awareness.

Aim 1.4: Lifelong learning 
Our community has access to learning opportunities at every stage of life.

• Deliver inclusive education, learning and engagement opportunities for all ages.
• Transition our libraries into welcoming community hubs where people can connect, learn and take part in a diverse range of programs that meet changing community needs.
• Support lifelong learning and personal development by supporting kindergartens, early learning centres, seniors’ centres, neighbourhood houses and community centres.
• Partner with local neighbourhood houses and community groups to expand access to informal and lifelong learning opportunities.
• Support skills development for young people that prepares them for employment.

• Number of annual visits to libraries.
• Participation in library programs that support lifelong learning and personal development.
• Participation in neighbourhood houses and community centres.

• Deliver a program of high-quality, diverse, accessible performances and arts experiences that responds to our communities’ interests and needs.
• Support artists and creative practitioners to create and share their work by providing access to Council venues, grants and professional development opportunities.
• Activate public spaces and embed arts in local life.
• Develop destination arts and culture venues where the community can participate in the cultural life of our city.

• Number of attendances at Council run arts and cultural programs and events.
• Audience satisfaction with Boroondara Arts curated programs and events.

• Deliver initiatives that foster a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone, regardless of background, age, gender, sexuality, disability, or financial situation, have equitable access to community facilities, services, programs and events.
• Deliver targeted initiatives that actively address barriers to participation and inclusion, in particular for multicultural communities, people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities, and those who are vulnerable.
• Partner with stakeholders to build on each other’s strengths and knowledge, fostering strong relationships and better community outcomes.

• Number of community grants awarded to support programs and projects for multicultural, disability, LGBTQIA+ and vulnerable population groups.
• Number of community events and activities (workshops, talks, forums) offered to promote health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion (multicultural, First Peoples, disability, gender and LGBTQIA+), and community safety.