The Maribyrnong community now has the chance to provide comments on Maribyrnong councils revised draft Social Justice Framework.
Council has recently revised its draft Social Justice Framework by adding health inequality and climate change to its social justice commitments.
Council said it recognises the role it needs to play to create a healthy, safe and inclusive Maribyrnong, and the revised Draft reinforces council’s commitment and investment in addressing inequalities across our community to achieve this.
The draft Framework lists equity, inclusion, and resilience as its three goals, and is underpinned by six guiding principles.
Mayor Cuc Lam said once endorsed, the Framework will apply to all aspects of council business, to help ensure its processes and decisions do not contribute to further disadvantage or undermine aspirations for equity, diversity, inclusion and resilience.
“Council recognises barriers to inclusion and health inequalities existing in our community, leading to poorer outcomes for some groups based on identity and experiences,” she said.
“The revised Framework seeks to ensure equity and fairness remains at the centre of our approach to social justice and human rights.”
The revised Framework was developed following a legislative and policy review, desktop research and engagement with key stakeholders in 2022.
The community can find more information and provide any comments by Friday, February 23.
Details:yourcityyourvoice.com.au/socialjustice
