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Yarra Ranges Council - Community Panel for Council Plan

Do you want to play your part in helping us set our priorities over the next few years by being a member of our Community Panel?   We’re looking for community members to join us at three upcoming workshops, plus an online introduction session, between July and August to help develop our 2025-2029 Council Plan. 

To ensure we have a panel that represents the diversity of our region, we’re strongly encouraging community members from traditionally under-represented groups, such as women, younger people, renters, LGBTIQ+, people with a disability or people from a culturally diverse background, to express interest in joining the panel.  The Community Panel will come together to discuss ideas, opportunities and challenges for Council now and into the future.  No expert knowledge is required, just a willingness to contribute in a group setting and an open mind to learning from others and finding solutions.

The session dates and times are as follows:

• Introductory session (online) - Wednesday, 17 July from 7pm-9pm
• Meeting One on Saturday, 20 July from 9:30am to 3:30pm - Lilydale Civic Centre
• Meeting Two on Saturday, 3 August from 9:30am to 3:30pm - Lilydale Civic Centre
• Meeting Three on Saturday, 17 August from 9:30am to 3:30pm - Lilydale Civic Centre

Panel members will receive payment for their time, in recognition of their commitment and the importance of this work.

For more information or to register your interest, visit https://shaping.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/yarra-ranges-shape-your-future/community-panel-deliberative-engagement. 

Applications close Sunday, 30 June 2024.