Content components We’re changing the way we work so you can connect with us at any time, in a way that’s convenient for you. We’ll make it easier and quicker to interact with us and we’ll get out of your way wherever possible. We know your time is important, and simpler processes mean less effort for you. You have told us that you expect contemporary customer services and while digital transformation is a large part of our work, we also understand that some things should stay the same. We’re providing more choice and more convenient online options for how you can connect with us. At the same time, our customer service team is still available by email, on the phone and in person.This transformation is about improving your customer experience and our service delivery across Council. Below you can see some of what we’ve already achieved and what we have planned so we can deliver more responsive and efficient services for all members of our community. Transforming together with you Continuous website improvements As we transform Boroondara, we are delivering continuous improvements based on your feedback to save you time and make things easier online. Mobile tools for field workers We are upgrading the mobile tools our field workers use daily when they are out on location, so they can deliver a better service for our community. A new online booking tool We've introduced a new booking tool so you can easily book free and paid venues, outdoor spaces and individual Council-owned resources. New ways to connect with us We’ll be adding live online chat in the future, providing another easy way to reach our Customer Connect team in addition to phone, email and web forms, or visiting our customer service counter in Camberwell. Data and analytics dashboards Digital dashboards are enhancing how we work and allow us to make more data-driven decisions - from planning asset maintenance, to how we enhance our sustainable urban forest and much more. Find significant trees near you Use our interactive map to search any address in Boroondara and quickly find significant trees near you. Try our chat bot Our chat bot is ready with answers to the most frequently asked questions, with more being added all the time across topics including waste and environment, pets, libraries and more. Key systems transformation We have a multi-year program of work underway to modernise our fundamental business systems. Improved hard waste collectionWe've recently digitised our hard waste collection process. This means we can provide a more coordinated service and faster responses when you contact us.Watch the video to find out from our truck drivers what this means for hard waste collections.Learn more about our improvements to hard waste collection Hard Waste Collection | YouTube Video (xqt7qreT580) Hard Waste Collection – Transforming Boroondara video transcript Completed Transforming Boroondara projects See the initiatives we've delivered as part of our Transforming Boroondara program. Learn more