Share your ideas on engagement

Published on 02 September 2025

The Community Engagement Policy guides Council’s process on involving the community in planning and decision making. The updated draft policy is designed to ensure engagement is open, inclusive and effective.

Mayor John Dumaresq said community input is essential to shaping a policy that works for everyone.

“We want to listen to our community in what engagement works best, whether that is surveys, workshops, pop-up events, or something new altogether," Cr Dumaresq said.

“Engagement is more than a process - it’s about building trust, listening to diverse voices and shaping better outcomes together. We’d love to hear your ideas and make sure we’re connecting our actions with what matters to you,” he said.

“Everything we do at Council is for our community and engagement is how we ensure we continue to act based off what our community needs and wants,” Cr Dumaresq said.

Community members are encouraged to share their feedback on the revised draft Community Engagement Policy, on the ways they would like to receive information and to have their say on Council projects and decisions.

For more information and to provide feedback, visit Participate Nillumbik or contact Council on 9433 3111.

Feedback closes 30 September.