Health, Wellbeing and Social Inclusion Advisory Committee

The role of the Health, Wellbeing and Social Inclusion Advisory Committee is to provide input and advice to Council to be an inclusive organisation, support accessible facilities, inclusive services and promotes community wellbeing, and connection for all ages, abilities, genders, and cultures.

This work is guided by the Human Rights Policy and associated action plans.

The Health, Wellbeing and Social Inclusion Advisory Committee will provide information, and advice on the following:

  • strategies, programs, and initiatives which increase access, inclusion, and participation of people from priority groups in the community
  • providing a structure through which the views and interests of the Merri-bek community can be articulated for the attention of Council and its staff on human rights and inclusion matters
  • considering and endorsing recommendations from relevant reference groups to put forward for Council endorsement
  • drawing on and sharing the expertise of specialists, as appropriate.

The Health, Wellbeing and Social Inclusion Advisory Committee will take advice and recommendations from the following reference groups:

  • Gender Equality Reference Group
  • LGBTIQA+ Reference Group
  • Disability Reference Group

Older Persons Reference Group.

Membership

This Advisory Committee is made up of:

  • 1 Councillor, Co-Chairperson with a Community Member
  • 2 representatives from the First Peoples Advisory Committee
  • 1 representative from up to three not for profit/community organisations working to prioritise access, inclusion and equity
  • 12 Community Members.

Members

  • Cr Svensson (Chairperson)
  • Cr Theodosis

First Peoples Advisory Committee representatives:

There were no First Peoples applicants for this committee; however, two members were selected based on their strong connection, experience, and demonstrated interest in First Peoples issues and the treaty process.

Organisational representatives:

  • Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria
  • Holstep Health
  • Welcoming Cities

Community Members:

  • Joshua Briers
  • Claire Cassar
  • Tasneem Chopra OAM
  • Kin Francis
  • Rupe Kahlon
  • Durga Upreti Khadka
  • Lanet Kiarie                                           
  • Faisal Nawaz
  • Ha Nguyen
  • Katie O'Bryan
  • Jennifer Jayne Perlstein
  • Shazia Syed
  • Cassie Zurek.

Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference - Health, Wellbeing and Social Inclusion Advisory Committee. (DOCX 63Kb)