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Expressions of interest are now open for Maroondah community members to join Maroondah Arts Advisory Committee. Find out more

The arts and culture are essential to a vibrant and creative Maroondah. Our city owes much to its many cultural strengths, its active and creative community and its popular and successful arts facilities, programs and events.

The committee is one of six Council advisory committees that provide advice and input on social issues and support the work of Council in working towards the community vision outlined in Maroondah 2050 – Our future together.

Role of the committee

The Maroondah Arts Advisory Committee provides knowledge and advice to Council to assist in realising the community’s vision for its creative future, as outlined in key strategies and policies including Maroondah 2050 and the Maroondah Arts and Cultural Development Strategy.

In particular the committee:

• provides advice and support for the development and implementation of key strategic directions for arts and cultural development in Maroondah
• advocates for the arts and creative industries in Maroondah
• provides advice on key cultural policy and planning considerations
• advises on approvals such as public art commissions and other acquisitions for the Maroondah City Council Art Collection
• promotes integration across other committees and advisory groups of Council including for example Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee, Maroondah Community Safety Committee and Maroondah Business Advisory Committee.

Members

The membership of the committee comprises three Councillors and between ten and twelve community/industry representatives who live, work or who have expertise relevant to the arts and cultural development in Maroondah. Since it was first established in May 2018, the committee has contributed advice to Council including the Maroondah Arts and Cultural Development Strategy 2020 - 2025.

Meetings

Meetings are held 3-4 times each year and are conducted in accordance with meeting procedure principles as prescribed by Maroondah City Council. As part of their responsibilities, committee members also provide input to stakeholder engagement activities from time to time to the support the strategic activities of Council.

Terms of Reference

Maroondah Arts Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2023(PDF, 190KB)

Maroondah Arts Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2023(DOCX, 198KB)

Please note: the Terms of Reference will be updated in 2026.

Maroondah Arts and Cultural Development Strategy

Maroondah Arts and Cultural Development Strategy

Join the committee

Expressions of interest are now open for Maroondah community members to join Maroondah Arts Advisory Committee. Expressions of interest close 5pm, Sunday 12 October.

We encourage interested candidates to read the draft Terms of Reference 2026 before expressing your interest.

Draft Maroondah Arts Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2026(PDF, 228KB)

Express your interest

Further information

For more information call Council on 1300 88 22 33 or email governance@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

Expressions of interest are now open for Maroondah community members to join Maroondah Business Advisory Committee. Find out more

The Maroondah Business Advisory Committee provides a framework for the collaborative sharing of local business intelligence, sector specific opportunities and challenges to enhance the role of Council’s positive impact on local businesses.

The committee is one of six Council advisory committees that provide advice and input on social issues and support the work of Council in working towards the community vision outlined in Maroondah 2050 – Our future together.

Role of the committee

The role of the Maroondah Business Advisory Committee is to:

• provide a formal link between Council and key stakeholders/business leaders in the economy.
• provide an opportunity for creative ideas, positive contributions and solutions to business issues affecting local businesses.
• provide strategic direction and feedback on local economic performance and industry specific challenges and opportunities.
• work with Council to develop submissions and comment on related Local, State and Federal Government policies and strategies.
• act as a sounding board for future Council funded proposals and projects.
• provide feed-back and practical advice regarding additional ways in which the Council can engage with and further assist key sectors within the business community.
• provide input into the development of submissions for funding.

Members

Business representatives must be:

• a local business owner, operator or manager located in the City of Maroondah
• willing to commit a minimum 8 hours per year (four quarterly meetings) and 8 hours per year for post meeting related activities
• willing to attend key business-related functions and events (eg BizWeek, Business Excellence Awards)
• willing to act as an ambassador for MBAC and Council’s business-related activities
• willing to participate in a range of engagement activities throughout the Council term. This will include activities where you will critically consider information, perspectives and evidence to provide input and make recommendations.

Business representatives must have:

• demonstrated business experience
• an understanding of the key issues facing businesses in Maroondah and the Eastern Region
• an understanding of the challenges and issues experienced by businesses within their industry
• established networks and/or affiliations with peak industry associations
• the ability to work collaboratively with other businesses, government and key stakeholders

Meetings

The Maroondah Business Advisory Committee meets 4 times per year for 2.5 hours, usually on a Wednesday morning.

Terms of reference

Maroondah Business Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2024(PDF, 182KB)

Please note: the Terms of Reference will be updated in 2026.

Join the committee

Expressions of interest are now open for Maroondah community members to join Maroondah Business Advisory Committee. Expressions of interest close 5pm, Sunday 12 October.

We encourage interested candidates to read the draft Terms of Reference 2026 before expressing your interest.

Draft Maroondah Business Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2026(PDF, 150KB)

Express your interest

Further information

For more information call Council on 1300 88 22 33 or email governance@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

Expressions of interest are now open for Maroondah community members to join Maroondah Community Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee. Find out more

The Maroondah Community Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee provides advice to Council and informs social policy, community service delivery, advocacy and partnerships on a broad range of community health and wellbeing matters.

The committee is one of six Council advisory committees that provide advice and input on social issues and support the work of Council in working towards the community vision outlined in Maroondah 2050 – Our future together. It operates in partnership with community, government and resident stakeholders on social issues, initiatives and services concerning (but not limited to): physical activity, healthy eating, obesity, gambling, mental health, emergency management and community recovery, impacts of climate change, and drugs and alcohol.

Role of the committee

Maroondah Community Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee exists to:

• Advance the social policy and community wellbeing related “Key Directions” within Maroondah 2050.
• Advise Council on the development, implementation and review of the Maroondah Liveability Wellbeing and Resilience Strategy 2021-2031, and associated action plans, social policies and related strategic documents. along with future municipal public health plans in accordance with the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008.
• Establish collaborative partnerships between Council and key community stakeholders that enhance community wellbeing, promote public health and address social harms.
• Foster and facilitate joint strategic planning to address health and wellbeing issues and meet the changing needs of the community.
• Provide a forum that facilitates open communication, sharing of resources, and supports improved coordination of service delivery, programs and initiatives.
• Provide input into the development of strategy, policy, partnership activities and advocacy efforts in relation to community policy issues in Maroondah.
• Act as the peak Council advisory governance body on a broad range of social policy matters relating to community health and wellbeing.

Members

The committee consists of:

• three Councillors, appointed annually by Council
• a minimum of eight representatives from local community service agency partners
• a maximum of four community representatives. These appointments are made through an expression of interest process for a four-year term
• Council officers to provide administrative support and technical advice.

Meetings

Meetings are held 3-4 times each year and are conducted in accordance with meeting procedure principles as prescribed by Maroondah City Council.

As part of their responsibilities, committee members also provide input to stakeholder engagement activities to the support the strategic activities of Council.

Terms of reference

Maroondah Community Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2024(PDF, 175KB)

Maroondah Community Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2024(DOCX, 70KB)

Please note: the Terms of Reference will be updated in 2026.

Maroondah Liveability, Wellbeing and Resilience Strategy

A key role of this committee is to advise and provide input to Council on the development, implementation and review of the Maroondah Liveability, Wellbeing and Resilience Strategy, and associated action plans, social policies and related strategic documents.

Join the committee

Expressions of interest are now open for Maroondah community members to join Maroondah Community Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee. Expressions of interest close 5pm, Sunday 12 October.

We encourage interested candidates to read the draft Terms of Reference 2026 before expressing your interest.

Draft Maroondah Community Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2026(PDF, 187KB)

Express your interest

Further information

For more information call Council on 1300 88 22 33 or email governance@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

Expressions of interest are now open for Maroondah community members to join Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee. Find out more

The Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee was established to provide a strong link between Council and people with a disability.

The committee is one of six Council advisory committees that provide advice and input on social issues and support the work of Council in working towards the community vision outlined in Maroondah 2050 – Our future together.

The committee provides strategic advice and advocacy to promote social inclusion and participation of people with a disability in the community.

Role of the committee

Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee exists to:

• Advance the social policy and community wellbeing related “Key Directions” within Maroondah 2050.
• Advise Council on the development, implementation and review of the Maroondah Health and Wellbeing Plan, and associated action plans, social policies and related strategic documents.
• Provide advice to Council on policy, plans, programs, service development and planning issues in relation to people with disabilities at a strategic and operational level.
• Promote community participation and engagement involving people with a disability, their carers and families within the Maroondah municipality.
• Establish a collaborative partnership between Council and key community stakeholders.
• Provide input into the development of strategy, policy, partnership activities and advocacy efforts in relation to disability related issues and opportunities in Maroondah.
• Inform and advise Council on key disability related policy issues and act as the peak Council advisory governance body on disability matters.

Members

The committee consists of:

• three Councillors, appointed annually by Council
• a minimum of three representatives from local community service agency partners
• a maximum of six community representatives with disabilities and two carers of people with a disability. These appointments are made through an expression of interest process for a four-year term. It is anticipated that a broad range of disability types be represented on the Disability Advisory Committee such as: sensory, physical, intellectual, neurological, acquired brain injury and/or mental health
• Council officers to provide administrative support and technical advice.

Meetings

Meetings are held 3 to 4 times each year and are conducted in accordance with meeting procedure principles as prescribed by Maroondah City Council.

As part of their responsibilities, committee members also provide input to stakeholder engagement activities to the support the strategic activities of Council.

Terms of reference

Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2023(PDF, 174KB)

Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2023(DOCX, 70KB)

Please note: the Terms of Reference will be updated in 2026.

Maroondah Disability Action Plan

Maroondah Disability Action Plan

Join the committee

Expressions of interest are now open for Maroondah community members to join Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee. Expressions of interest close 5pm, Sunday 12 October.

We encourage interested candidates to read the draft Terms of Reference 2026 before expressing your interest.

Draft Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2026(PDF, 146KB)

Express your interest

Further information

For more information call Council on 1300 88 22 33 or email governance@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

Expressions of interest are now open for Maroondah community members to join Maroondah Environment Advisory Committee. Find out more

The Maroondah Environment Advisory Committee is a collaborative partnership between Council and key community stakeholders to inform and advise Council on environmental sustainability issues.

The committee is one of six Council advisory committees that provide advice and input on social issues and support the work of Council in working towards the community vision outlined in Maroondah 2050 – Our future together.

Role of the committee

Committee goals will include:

• advance the environmental sustainability ‘Key Directions’ of Maroondah 2050
• advise Council on the implementation and review of the Maroondah Sustainability Strategy and related strategies and actions
• involve others in sustainability initiatives.

The committee will look at:

• assisting in the review of Council’s Carbon Neutral Strategy
• assisting in the review of Councils Climate Risk and Adaptation Strategy
• assisting in the implementation of Councils Vegetation Strategy
• helping with the implementation of actions from the Sustainability Strategy
• providing feedback on Council’s capital works program
• reviewing the existing suite of environmental strategies of Council.

Meetings

The Maroondah Environment Advisory Committee meet 4 times per year, in the evening at Realm in Ringwood.

Terms of reference

Maroondah Environment Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2023(PDF, 169KB)

Maroondah Environment Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2023(DOCX, 69KB)

Please note: the Terms of Reference will be updated in 2026.

Maroondah Sustainability Strategy

Maroondah Sustainability Strategy

Join the committee

Expressions of interest are now open for Maroondah community members to join Maroondah Environment Advisory Committee. Expressions of interest close 5pm, Sunday 12 October.

We encourage interested candidates to read the draft Terms of Reference 2026 before expressing your interest.

Draft Maroondah Environment Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2026(PDF, 144KB)

Express your interest

Further information

For more information call Council on 1300 88 22 33 or email governance@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

Expressions of interest are now open for Maroondah community members to join Maroondah Liveability, Safety and Amenity Advisory Committee. Find out more

The Maroondah Liveability, Safety and Amenity Advisory Committee provides advice to Council and informs activities relating to community liveability, safety and amenity matters.

The committee is one of six Council advisory committees that provide advice and input on social issues and support the work of Council in working towards the community vision outlined in Maroondah 2050 – Our future together. It operates in partnership with community, government and resident stakeholders on social issues, initiatives and services concerning (but not limited to): community safety, local amenity and access to services, place based planning, community facilities and infrastructure, development of 20-minute neighbourhoods, precinct planning, management of anti-social behaviour, and the review of local laws.

Role of the committee

Maroondah Liveability, Safety and Amenity Advisory Committee exists to:

• Advance the social policy and community wellbeing “Key Directions” within Maroondah 2050.
• Advise Council on the development, implementation and review of the Maroondah Liveability Wellbeing and Resilience Strategy 2021-2031, and associated action plans, social policies and related strategic documents.
• Work towards building partnerships that enhance community wellbeing, promote liveability and address social harms.
• Establish a collaborative partnership between Council and key community stakeholders.
• Inform and advise Council on key policy issues relating to their portfolio.
• Provide input into the development of strategy, policy, partnership activities and advocacy efforts in relation to community policy issues in Maroondah.
• At as the peak Council advisory governance body on liveability, safety and amenity matters.

Members

The committee consists of:

• Three Councillors as appointed annually by Council
• A minimum of eight representatives from local community service agency partners
• A maximum of four community representatives. These appointments are made through an expression of interest process for a four-year term.
• Council officers to provide administrative support and technical advice.

Meetings

Meetings are held 3-4 times each year and are conducted in accordance with meeting procedure principles as prescribed by Maroondah City Council.

As part of their responsibilities, committee members also provide input to stakeholder engagement activities to the support the strategic activities of Council.

Terms of reference

Maroondah Liveability, Safety and Amenity Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2023(PDF, 207KB)

Maroondah Liveability, Safety and Amenity Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2023(DOCX, 70KB)

Please note: the Terms of Reference will be updated in 2026.

Maroondah Liveability, Wellbeing and Resilience Strategy

A key role of this committee is to advise and provide input to Council on the development, implementation and review of the Maroondah Liveability Wellbeing and Resilience Strategy 2021-2031, and associated action plans, social policies and related strategic documents.

Join the committee

Expressions of interest are now open for Maroondah community members to join Maroondah Liveability, Safety and Amenity Advisory Committee. Expressions of interest close 5pm, Sunday 12 October.

We encourage interested candidates to read the draft Terms of Reference 2026 before expressing your interest.

Draft Maroondah Liveability, Safety and Amenity Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2026(PDF, 145KB)

Express your interest

Further information

For more information call Council on 1300 88 22 33 or email governance@maroondah.vic.gov.au.