Shaping Victoria’s future with new Advisory Panels 

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We're thrilled to celebrate the establishment of four Advisory Panels, each aligned with our Strategic Plan 2024-2027: Shaping our Future.

These panels – Health and Wellbeing, Climate Futures, Connected Places, and Future Gen – bring together some of Victoria's most distinguished thought leaders and innovators.

Each panel includes a dynamic mix of sector leaders and subject matter experts who will work together to inform MAV decision making by sharing knowledge and providing pathways for policy development, input, expert advice and providing regular, formal feedback to the MAV and its members.

Through their advice, the panels will ensure that the MAV’s work is evidence-led, includes diverse perspectives, and brings us closer to the shared vision of Victoria’s local government sector.

Advisory Panel Members

Climate Futures

  • Dr Cathy Oke OAM (Chair)
  • Sam Rye
  • Professor Liam Smith
  • Rob Law
  • Professor John Wiseman
  • Professor Briony Rogers
  • Tiffany Crawford

Connected Places

  • Leanne Hodyl (Chair)
  • Georgina Pikoulas
  • Marcus Spiller
  • Professor Andrew Butt
  • Dr Marjan Hajjari
  • Valli Morphett
  • Clifford Eberly
  • Simon McMillan
  • Dr Rebecca Casson

Future Gen

  • Tahlia Azaria (Chair)
  • Samuel Champion
  • Taylor Hawkins
  • Emily Greco
  • Associate Professor Mark Chou

Health and Wellbeing

  • Maria Dimopoulos AM (Chair)
  • Dr Jennifer Alden
  • Samantha Sharp
  • Dr Iain Butterworth
  • Jane Cowell
  • Professor Leesa Hooker
  • Juanita Pope
  • Treasure Jennings
  • Jo Noesgaard
  • Michael Geary