Community Partnership Panels update

In May 2025, we held the first sessions for our three Community Partnership Panels. You can now read an overview of the Panels and their activities, and the key findings that emerged through feedback from members.

We would like to reiterate our sincere thanks to all those who gave their time, energy and commitment to participate.

Panel structure and membership

The panels are just one way the community can take part in decisions on how flood mitigation options are assessed and chosen.

There are three panels, each made up of a maximum of 20 members from across the Maribyrnong River Catchment. The panels will meet three times over the course of the study (18 months) to seek input from the community on a specific topic.

The makeup of the panels aims to reflect the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and knowledge of the Maribyrnong River Catchment. We reserved spaces for at least 5 individuals from community groups and organisations across the three panels.

Terms of Reference

All panel members have agreed to the Community Partnership Panel Terms of Reference as a condition of their membership. The Terms of Reference sets out the aims of the panels, including their scope, to help make sure all parties are working towards a collective objective.