We're updating our Community Engagement Policy

To make it simpler, more inclusive and clearer about how your feedback shapes Council decisions.

To help us do this, we're inviting Monash community members to take part in one of four focus groups that will inform our refreshed policy.

  • Why we're updating our policy

    To make it simpler, more inclusive and clearer about how your feedback shapes Council decisions.

  • Who we want to hear from

    We want to hear from people who have participated in Council engagement before, as well as those who haven't. Your insights will help us understand what works, what doesn't and what might be stopping people from getting involved.

  • Why your feedback matters

    Your feedback will directly shape the updated policy - our commitment to the community about how and when we seek your input into Council projects, strategies, policies and initiatives.

How can I participate?

Register your interest below for an opportunity to take part in one of four focus groups.

About the focus groups:

  • Focus groups will take place in late February, and will run for 90 minutes.
  • Sessions will be held in person at locations across Monash.
  • We can provide a translator and support any accessibility requirements

As a thank you for your time and expertise, participants will receive a $50 gift card.

Register your interest by Sunday 8 February 2026.

We will contact participants after expression of interest closes to confirm participation and details of the focus groups.

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - active

    Expression of Interest open

    Until 8 February 2026

    To participate in one of four focus groups.

  • Timeline item 2 - incomplete

    Confirmation of focus group participants

    By 12 February 2026

    We will contact participants with further details of the focus groups.

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Focus groups

    Late February 2026

  • Timeline item 4 - incomplete

    Draft Community Engagement Plan developed

    March 2026 - April 2026

    Analysis of the feedback and finalising of the policy.

  • Timeline item 5 - incomplete

    Adoption of Community Engagement Policy

    By July 2026

    Final policy presented to Council for endorsement and adoption.

Privacy Collection Statement

Monash City Council is committed to protecting personal information provided by you in accordance with the principles of the Victorian Privacy & Data Protection Act 2014.

The information you provide will be used to assist Council staff to determine the community needs and priorities to inform this project.

You may access information you have provided to Council and make corrections if you believe that information is incorrect. For further information including Council’s information privacy policy, visit www.monash.vic.gov.au