Who made up this Community Panel?

This panel will consisted of a diverse cross-section of our community to support Council with this work.

What will this Community Panel do?

Expert facilitators supported community panel members with different viewpoints to work together constructively and come to a shared position on the Community Vision and its implementation and make recommendations to Council.

When did the Community Panel meet?

The Community Panel met on three occasions in February 2025.

What is the Merri-bek Youth Panel?

The Youth Panel ran alongside the Community Panel and was made up of 24 young people, ages 12-16 years. The aim was to harness the insights and perspectives of younger residents who will be impacted by the 10 year term of the Community Vision.

This initiative supported young people to actively participate in local decision-making and promotes intergenerational dialogue and understanding.

The establishment of a Youth Panel supported Councils obligation as a Child Safe organisation and empowers young people about their rights and opportunity to participate in decisions affecting them.