Town Hall signage update:

From 13–24 July, we will be installing new external signage around Glen Eira Town Hall. During this time, there may be short periods when some signs are temporarily unavailable. If you require assistance navigating the site, please speak with one of our staff members.

Reduce racism and discrimination

Experiencing racism, discrimination, hate incidents or antisemitism can have a significant impact on an individual's sense of safety and wellbeing. There are various ways to report and seek immediate support, information, advocacy and referrals, which you can find below.

If there is any threat to life or urgent risk, please call 000 straight away. 

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Reporting Racism Tool

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is an independent statutory body, with responsibilities under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001, and the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006.

The Reporting Racism Tool provided by the Commission to support Victorians in understanding and standing up for their rights.

The tool has been designed to make the process of reporting to the Commission easier and more accessible for everyone. If you are confronted with bigotry, discrimination and/or racism, you can make a short, confidential report directly to the Commission through this tool.

Making a report is not the same as lodging a complaint but if you leave your email contact, an Information and Engagement Officer will contact you to discuss your report.

If the issue you’ve reported is covered by legislation, the Commission will advise the person of their rights to make a complaint to access our dispute resolution service.  To make a complaint, the Commission can offer assistance to complete a complaint form.

Get help information and audio translations

The Commission recognises there can be language barriers for those who may be most at risk of racism receiving information about their rights and how to get help. They have partnered with the National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters' Council to produce 24 in-language “How to Report Racism” audio clips. These clips are available to download from the Commission's Reducing Racism Resource page.


Lodge a report


Other support services and reporting tools

Community Security Group (CSG) - reporting Antisemitism

To report an incident or an act of antisemitism in Victoria, contact CSG, Victoria's emergency response team.
Call 24/7 on 1300 000 274 or via the 
Jewish Emergency App https://www.csgvic.com.au/jeap

Graffiti removal 

To report graffiti removal you can use Snap Send Solve - this is a simple app which sends the report straight to Council and you will receive an update when the graffiti has been removed.

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Find out how to report graffiti to the right people with graffiti removal, or even how you can remove it yourself. 

JewishCare 

JewishCare provides the Jewish community with mental health advice and support for individuals, families, communities and workplaces. 
For more information fill out a form
 here or call 03 8517 5555. 

 

Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV)

A referral service for Jewish Victorians who have experienced antisemitism, providing practical guidance, advocacy, and referrals to available community services. 
For more information visit Antisemitism Support – JCCV, call 03 9272 5566 or email Community@jccv.org.au.

Victims of Crime Helpline 

The Victims of Crime Helpline provides an information, support and referral service for all victims of reported and unreported crime.

Open 8am-7pm Monday to Friday and 8am-5pm Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. For more information visit the website, call 1800 819 817 or text 0427767891.