Social exclusion in Boroondara: stage two: identifying the issues for children who experience social exclusion in Boroondara

This second report explores child poverty and related service needs in Boroondara, in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, informed by local welfare agencies and some parents experiencing exclusion.

The researchers found that in such a municipality, general affluence can increase the exclusion of disadvantaged people. There is a need to address structural causes (unemployment, shortage of affordable housing) as well as individual issues, and for collaboration involving three levels of government and community members.

This study was commissioned by Camcare, the Rotary Club of Hawthorn and Foundation Boroondara.