Role and responsibilities

The role of the Older Persons Reference Group is to collaboratively advise the council on the current and emerging needs of older people in the community.

The Older Persons Reference Group is also responsible for:

• Contributing to the development, and implementation of relevant Council policies, strategies, and plans. For example, the Living and Ageing Well Framework
• Assisting the council to ensure the perspectives and lived experiences of older people are considered in Council services, programs, and projects
• Promoting knowledge, visibility, equality, and inclusion of older people in the community
• Assisting to identify opportunities for advocacy, projects, and partnerships that reflect the needs of older people in the community
• Informing, consulting, and collaborating with relevant Advisory Committees on issues relating to older people
• Participating in event planning, consultation processes, and other forms of engagement relating to relevant issues.

Membership

This Reference Group is made up of:

• Councillor/s where nominated to Chair
• 10 community Members  

Members

• Cr. Abboud
• Govinda Singh Bhandari
• Marisa Campagna
• Victor Abeyesekera
• Michele Aurelio
• Heather Birch
• Susan Jennifer (Sue) Green
• Brenda Appleton
• Jana Blair
• Hua Cao
• Mary Colla

Council Officer Support

Council officer support is provided by:

• Becky Lo, Living and Ageing Well Program Lead

• Becky can be reached at rlo@merri-bek.vic.gov.au or 9240 1115

Older Persons Reference Group - Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference for the Older Persons Reference Group (DOCX 61Kb)