Governance Group
Overview:
The Shaping the Future of Noojee, Local Development Strategy Program is entering its final phase, and with its conclusion comes the opportunity to ensure lasting support for the Noojee and District community. As part of the transition, we have established a Governance Group with the intent to support an inclusive and sustainable governance and decision-making framework that enables transparent and accountable practices and promotes community participation.
About the Governance Group:
The community-led decision-making body will continue to represent the community beyond the lifetime of the Shaping the Future of Noojee project, which is scheduled to conclude in December 2026.
The group will provide strategic oversight, advocacy, and guidance for ongoing and emerging community-led initiatives post-transition. The structure of the Governance Group contains representative of the Noojee community (including Innovation Working group members), business and government agencies.
The establishment of the Noojee & District Community Development Association occurred in April 2026. What does this mean?
The purpose of the group is to continue with the below objectives and continue to be the voice and advocacy body for the wider Noojee community beyond 2026, following the ceasation of the Shaping the Future of Noojee project on 31st Decmeber 2026.
For more information regarding the NDCDA, please see the attached documents at the top right of this page. You can also reach out to the group via their direct email: noojeedistrictcda@gmail.com
Key Objectives:
- Ensure community priorities remain central to ongoing development through community engagement and participation in decision-making.
- Support transparent and accountable use of resources.
- Advocate for Noojee and District’s long-term interests and sustainability.
- Maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Review and provide recommendation of funding applications.
Members:
Glenn Fenton (Chair)
Heather Gilespie (Vice-chair)
Sharnee Moore
Ken Hitchcock
Krystal Barr (Baw Baw Shire Council)
Daryl Brooke (Regional Development Victoria (RDV))
Emma Birchall (Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA))
Contact:
To contact the Governance Group (until 31st Dec) you can email
shapingthefutureofnoojee@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
Or
If you would like to contact the Noojee & Disctrict Community Development Association, please email
Alternatively, if you see them in the street or out and about, please don’t hesitate to approach them!
The Governance Group meet on the first Thursday of each month.
