Boroondara, VIC
City in Victoria
Australia
Boroondara, VIC adds to youth development opportunities through partnership with Ripple's Career Lab
Twelve Boroondara residents aged 18 to 25 will be selected to participate for free in the five-week Career Lab. This virtual program hosts weekly 90-minute presentations by business executives and innovators. Skill-building and small-group sessions accelerate the careers of young adults who take an average of five years to reach full-time employment. Council officials pursued this partnership to complement youth initiatives like the Cookin' Beets Program and Boroondara Youth Voice.
Boroondara, VIC
Australia
Boroondara, VIC adopts Pulse Project Management Module to keep up with growing council operations
The council previously used ad-hoc project tools and spreadsheets for budgeting and management tasks. Pulse Project Management Module required little customization or training as it easily integrated with the existing financial system. Council teams swapped spreadsheets for data management processes that work across departments. Single-site licenses along with a centralized storage structure reduce permission and access challenges.
Boroondara, VIC
Australia
Boroondara, VIC partners with the community to define Maling Road Precinct placemaking project
The two-year placemaking initiative started with public design workshops and surveys reaching 1,175 area residents. Council planners found respondents wanted retail diversity, improved common spaces, and connections from the past to the present. The Place Plan included wayfinding signs, improved lighting, and new plants to enhance lanes from Canterbury Station to Maling Road. Small grants and assistance were offered to heritage building owners for exterior improvements.
Boroondara, VIC
Australia
Boroondara, VIC unveils new portal to connect organizations with local volunteers
The Boroondara City Council created the portal to simplify volunteer matches with nonprofits and charities. Portal users can narrow available opportunities by specific keywords or neighborhoods. The portal also filters based on selected categories like remote volunteering, skilled volunteering, and opportunities that involve travel.
Boroondara, VIC
Australia