Committees
- Representative Brimbank Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Consultative Committee
- Representative Chief Executive Officer Employment Matters Committee
- Representative Disability Advisory Committee
- Delegate Brooklyn Community Representative Group
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Get to know Cr Victoria Borg
What is your connection to Brimbank?
When I migrated from Malta in 1972, I settled in North Sunshine with my newly wed husband. We lived with his mother until 1975. We then shifted to our new house in St Albans. By that time, I had a daughter and a son who attended local schools. Over the years I did a lot of voluntary work at the schools they attended.
Having lived continuously in Brimbank for 52 years, I feel highly grounded and connected to the municipality and its people – as a wife, mother, grandmother, neighbour, friend, and member of this great community.
What do you think is the greatest strength of the Brimbank Community?
With over 160 languages spoken, Brimbank is home to a vibrant, multicultural community with rich and colourful diversity. The harmony among such ethnic diversity is a strength to be acknowledged and admired. Celebrations of traditional customs take place all year round in all forms. I love how generously cultural traditions are shared in our municipality.
What are your greatest concerns for Brimbank?
We have a way to go to improve outcomes in health, education and employment. Mental health is also a great concern as it’s both a cause and effect of other problems that deter members of the community to make the leap from surviving to thriving.
What made you decide to run for Council?
Having been an academic for many years at Victoria University, it was easy for me to change direction. I realised two full terms ago that it was time to give back to the community. This is my third term as an elected Councillor.
I am very community-oriented with my academic background and lived experience. I am a highly regarded person. I want to represent the community and give a voice to the voiceless. Coming from humble beginnings, I highly value people and their needs.
What do you hope to achieve in your term as a Brimbank City Councillor?
As a Councillor I hope to continue building a bridge of trust between the community and local government. I want to be a role model as a community leader, inspiring other people to be bold and aim high, despite the challenges they meet along the way.
I look forward to continuing work towards Council’s plan to achieve its short-, medium-, and long-term goals in alignment with its vision.
What is your favourite thing to do in Brimbank?
I like visiting Brimbank Park. I have lots of beautiful memories of this park. When my kids were growing up, we had many family picnics there. For years we had an extended family picnic on Boxing Day. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with each other and celebrate together.
As grandparents we also took our granddaughter to play at Brimbank Park. As time went on, I started to appreciate the Aboriginal heritage associated with the place.