Cr Connie Boglis OAM

Cr Connie Boglis OAM Counsellor & Councillor West Ward Darebin 📍
Author & Mental Health Advocate 👨‍👩‍👧
Order of Australia Medal 2024
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung land 🌾

I am honoured to be named a finalist for the Mary Rogers Emerging Leaders Award. Being recognised in the name of a woman...
23/11/2025

I am honoured to be named a finalist for the Mary Rogers Emerging Leaders Award. Being recognised in the name of a woman who paved the way for us is deeply meaningful.

My work as a Darebin councillor is grounded in service to our whole community, and I am always guided by the conversations and experiences shared with me. Each conversation with residents, carers, families, community workers, and local organisations strengthens my commitment to shaping a healthier and more inclusive Darebin.

Thank you to the Victorian Government for supporting emerging leaders and to the Darebin community for considering me a worthy finalist. Regardless of the outcome, I will continue to do what I have and advocate for equity, community improvements, connections, safer neighbourhoods and better outcomes for the wellbeing of every person in Darebin.

Dusk 💛
22/11/2025

Dusk 💛

It was an honour to MC the Order of Australia Victorian Branch end of year dinner, a room for of wisdom and connection. ...
21/11/2025

It was an honour to MC the Order of Australia Victorian Branch end of year dinner, a room for of wisdom and connection. Serving on the Victorian OAA Committee in the past year has been a a privilege, especially being able to welcome our 2025 Victorian recipients.

We heard from Georgina Gibbins who shared her tireless work supporting farmers across Australia and we met our Victorian Young Order of Australia recipient, Ayman Miaizi. This grant will enable him to continue his studies and progress his chosen passion in Aerospace Engineering.

Being surrounded by individuals that are helping to shape the lives of Australians through meaningful, intentional and selfless efforts, is an evening that can't be missed.

What a fantastic event - Celebrating the people of Darebin that connect, build and celebrate our community 🎉
19/11/2025

What a fantastic event - Celebrating the people of Darebin that connect, build and celebrate our community 🎉

If you know...You know! 🤤
13/11/2025

If you know...You know! 🤤

Today, I had the honour of laying a wreath at the Reservoir RSL for Remembrance Day.This year, I laid it in recognition ...
11/11/2025

Today, I had the honour of laying a wreath at the Reservoir RSL for Remembrance Day.

This year, I laid it in recognition of the often-unseen heroes the families, carers, and loved ones who continue to support veterans living with mental health challenges.

Their care, compassion and quiet strength remind us that remembrance must extend beyond the battlefield to the homes and hearts where the impacts of service are still felt.

Lest we forget. 🌺

What a night at the Darebin Community Awards! 🌟Last night at Narrandjeri Stadium we celebrated the everyday legends who ...
09/11/2025

What a night at the Darebin Community Awards! 🌟

Last night at Narrandjeri Stadium we celebrated the everyday legends who make Darebin such a strong, caring, and connected community. From grassroots volunteers to local change-makers.

Huge congrats to all the nominees and winners, you’re dedication to our community is priceless.

Game day with Dad ⚽️ Preston Lions Football Club End result - 0 vs 0
09/11/2025

Game day with Dad ⚽️ Preston Lions Football Club

End result - 0 vs 0

So great to catch up with residents across Darebin this morning and have a chat about matters important to them. We look...
07/11/2025

So great to catch up with residents across Darebin this morning and have a chat about matters important to them.

We look forward to doing more of this in the future - If i missed you reach out Connie.boglis@darebin.vic.gov.au ☺️

Loneliness is a public health crisis, one in four Australians experiences it and belonging is imperative to staying well...
06/11/2025

Loneliness is a public health crisis, one in four Australians experiences it and belonging is imperative to staying well.

It harms mental and physical health, strains families and carers, weakens communities, and costs lives, making connection essential infrastructure, not a luxury.

Local governments are where a lot of connections happen, through libraries, neighbourhood houses, parks, and shared spaces, but local action alone isn’t enough.

We need investments from all levels of government to expand social infrastructure and increase these connections, so its possible for everyone, everywhere to stay well.

As shared by the World Health Organisation, when people are connected, communities thrive and when they’re not, the cost is felt by us all World Health Organization (WHO)

At the Ending Loneliness Together Conference, led by Dr Michelle Lim and Prof Julianne Holt-Lunstad.This morning’s sessi...
06/11/2025

At the Ending Loneliness Together Conference, led by Dr Michelle Lim and Prof Julianne Holt-Lunstad.

This morning’s sessions explored the science, policy, and social dynamics behind loneliness in Australia and how we can translate evidence into action.

Did you know 26% of Australians experience loneliness? Internationally, both Japan and the UK have Ministers for Loneliness, highlighting the scale and urgency of this issue.

We discussed the importance of strengthening social infrastructure, designing pro-connection policies, and supporting communities that make belonging part of everyday life.

A deeply insightful day examining how governments, communities, and professionals can all play a role in building a more connected society for everyone.

After a week of being under the weather, Melbourne came alive with celebration at the Royal Kathina ceremony in Box Hill...
02/11/2025

After a week of being under the weather, Melbourne came alive with celebration at the Royal Kathina ceremony in Box Hill.

I was honoured to attend as a guest of the Royal Thai Consulate of Victoria, representing the Order of Australia Association, Victoria.

My sincere thanks to all who contributed to this meaningful event, honouring Buddhist monks across Australia and acknowledging the longstanding cultural and spiritual ties with the Thai monarchy.

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