Get involved with advocacy
Supporting key local priorities
We are calling on the State Government and all candidates in the Victorian’ election to support key local priorities. All these are outlined in our 2022 Advocacy Platform, which was endorsed by councillors at their meeting in July 2022.
We encourage residents to get in touch with Victorian Government representatives and candidates to show your support for our priorities.
We’ve produced information sheets outlining our "local advocacy asks" for residents interested in particular local areas:
- Read the Northcote and Fairfield Advocacy Asks information sheet
- Read the Preston Advocacy Asks information sheet
Who to contact
State Parliament
| District (lower house seat) | Member | Area within Darebin (approximate) |
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South of Bell Street |
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North of Bell Street and on the west side of Darebin Creek, in Preston or Reservoir |
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East of the Darebin Creek, in Kingsbury or MacLeod |
Federal Parliament
| Electorate (lower house seat) | Member |
Area within Darebin |
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All suburbs of Darebin |
Outside Darebin
If you live outside Darebin, enter your postcode on the AEC site to find your MP and on the VEC site to find your state MP.
Get involved - contacting your MP
Join a local group in taking action against climate change. If you need more information please email climateemergency@darebin.vic.gov.au
Find out more about what we are doing to create a Sustainable Darebin.
You can also download our MP letter template that includes some prompts to assist you writing a letter.
Climate Emergency
Climate Emergency – together we can make a difference and stop irreversible damage. Visit our Get involved in environmental advocacy page for more details.
"Say 'No' to Racism" training
We are working towards a racism-free Darebin where our community's diversity is valued, celebrated, respected, embraced and leveraged.
Darebin has a number of initiatives advancing this goal including provision of a "Say 'No' to Racism" training package encouraging bystanders to take action when they witness racism occur in the community.
The training package includes:
- An overview of racism and its impacts of the community
- Reasons why bystanders should take action
- Practical tools and skills that enable and empower people to take action
- The link between collective action and creating a culture where racism is not tolerated
To register for the training package or to find out more, please get in touch.
More information
Phone: 03 8470 8630
Email:diversity@darebin.vic.gov.au