Thank you to everyone who applied.

We will be processing the applications and submit them to randomised sortition. We will contact the successful applicants once they've been selected.

  • The panel

    As a member of the Our Darebin Community Panel, you’ll work closely with other community members to confirm key priorities and explore ways to manage our resources efficiently.

    Together, you’ll develop recommendations to ensure our plans truly reflect what matters most to the Darebin community and help steer our city towards a financially sustainable future.

  • Who is eligible to apply?

    To be eligible to be a member of the panel you must:

    • live
    • own a business
    • or pay rates

    in Darebin.

  • Who is not eligible to apply?

    You are not eligible if you or your direct family:

    • are in paid political employment
    • are a Darebin City Council staff member or a member of a Darebin Advisory Committee
    • are a Darebin City Council Councillor (current or from previous two terms)
    • intend to nominate for the Council election in October 2024.
  • How will the panel be selected?

    In late August invitations were sent to random households across Darebin.

    In September, using specialised software, an external organisation will randomly select a panel of around 40 community members.

    These randomly selected community members will match the demographic make-up of the Darebin population as closely as possible.

  • When and where will the panel meet?

    Introductory Session
    Wednesday 13 November 6 – 8pm (2 hours), online

    Panel Session 1
    Saturday 16 November 9am - 4pm, in person

    Panel Session 2
    Saturday 23 November 9am - 4pm. in person

    Panel Session 3
    Saturday 7 December 9am - 4pm, in person

    All in person meetings will be held at Reservoir Community and Learning Centre (Reservoir Library) at 23 Edwardes Street, Reservoir 3073.

Contact Us

Name Ania Sieracka Senior Adviser Diverse Communications and Engagement
Phone 8470 8074
Email ourdarebin@darebin.vic.gov.au

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