Active Ageing Advisory Committee

The Active Ageing Advisory Committee has been established to:

• Provide information and strategic advice to Council on matters affecting the needs, interests and wellbeing of older people in Yarra.
• Assist integration of the Ageing Well Policy, and the World Health Organisation’s Age Friendly Cities and Communities (AFCCs) framework as reflected in the Policy, 
• Relevant Federal, State and local government policies and programs;  
• Support a human-rights based approach, where people of all ages and abilities are included, respected and welcomed; 
• Act as a conduit for the exchange of information and views between community, Council and other representative bodies on issues affecting the lives of older people. 
• Promote independence, wellbeing and quality of life for all people as they age;
• Promote the positive social and economic contribution older people make to families and the community.

The Active Ageing Advisory Committee is an advisory committee of Council. The Committee has a purely strategic focus in raising awareness of ageing and promoting a Yarra culture that responds to the needs and aspirations of all older people. 

The Committee should focus on issues and opportunities that are relevant across the entire municipality. 

The Committee has no delegated decision-making power from Council.

From 2025/26

• 2 Councillors (appointed annually)
• A maximum of 10 community members

Appointed Councillors (2025/26)

The following Councillors have been appointed:

• Cr Sharon Harrison
• Cr Sarah McKenzie

Applicants will be requested to submit a short statement of capabilities addressing the following criteria:

• capacity to consult and represent a wide range of views;
• understanding of the needs of people aged 50+ from diverse backgrounds;
• willingness to work with Council to inform stakeholders of activities, outcomes and achievement of the committee;
• capacity to analyse information and advice on issues affecting people aged 50+;
• strong knowledge of issues facing people aged 50+ now and into the
  future.

As far as practicable, the composition of community members will reflect the diversity of the community in accordance with the Council Committees Policy [ PDF, 246.73 KB] .

Committee's Terms of Reference [ PDF, 185.99 KB]