Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee is a collaborative governing body for the Nillumbik Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025-29 (the Plan). Members provide knowledge, information and advice, while overseeing, planning and implementation of the Plan to promote positive health and wellbeing outcomes for everyone in Nillumbik.

Committee objectives

• Contribute to the development of priorities and objectives throughout the development of the Plan to deliver improved health and wellbeing outcomes. 
• Provide feedback and advice to Council on the Plan development, implementation, evaluation and governance. 
• Consider and provide advice to Council on its policies and plans that impact health and wellbeing outcomes. 
• Consider and provide advice on Government initiatives, programs and reviews. 
• Represent the views and needs of all diverse communities within Nillumbik. 
• Assist Council to communicate, consult and engage effectively with the Nillumbik community. 
• Strengthen partnerships with residents, community groups and services in Nillumbik. 
• Ensure alignment with broader public health agendas in the region. 
• Contribute to a cycle of continually evaluating and improving Nillumbik’s Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025-2029. 

Meeting frequency

Meetings are held bi-annually during the implementation phase and quarterly during the planning phase of the Health and Wellbeing Plan.

Committee period

The term will run from October 2025 until October 2027.

Members

The Committee consists of community members and representatives of community groups or local agencies. The meeting is chaired by Councillor representatives appointed by Council each year in November.

Agenda

The Agenda for the next Committee meeting is uploaded one week prior to the meeting date. 

Minutes

Minutes from each Committee meeting are confirmed at the next meeting of the Committee.