The purpose of the Reference Group is to provide strategic advice and feedback to assist Council in making the MidCoast an accessible, inclusive and cohesive community, where all people can participate fully in community life, regardless of their age, ability or background.
The Reference Group reflects the value Council places on our unique, diverse and culturally rich communities as well as our connected community.
The group assists Council to deliver on the following strategies from the Community Strategic Plan:
Cr D Smith (Chair)
Cr K Smith
Arthur Chapman PhD
Anna Burley
Felicity Carter
Margaret Guider
Mydie Keegan
Christopher Rowsell
Gemma Green
Melissa Walker – NDIS
Tim Laritt – Home In Place (Compass Housing)
Craig Partridge – Wesley
Stephen Prohm – Lifeline