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Stakeholders and partners
SHMAPA engages and works with a range of government representatives and local advocacy and interest groups to further the interests of our suburbs. Depending on the issue, our relationship with these entities may be one of advocacy or partnership or a mixture of both.
Local Government
Postcode 3127 straddles the neighbouring local government areas of Boroondara and Whitehorse.
The responsibilities of local councils for strategic and statutory planning and delivery of a range of local services make them highly relevant to the concerns of our Association.
Wherever possible we seek to align with the positions of our local councils, particularly in advocating to state and federal levels of governments for better outcomes for our suburbs.
However, we also lobby councils directly on matters within their purview where we believe different or improved approaches are needed to address local concerns or improve the liveability of our suburbs.
Our key points of contact are our local ward councillors, however, we have also developed strong, constructive relationships with a number of key council officers.
Whitehorse City Council
Cr Kirsten Langford (Mayor) - Kingsley Ward
Mobile: 0423 445 390
Boroondara City Council
Cr Shima Ibuki (Deputy Mayor) - Maling Ward
Mobile: 0498 999 893
State Government
SHMAPA acknowledges the role of the State Government in setting high level policy and planning frameworks for Victoria and Melbourne and in delivering services and infrastructure within, or impacting on, our suburbs.
We often need to engage with state MPs to gain a better understanding of policy and political drivers behind initiatives of significance to us and prepare letters and submissions setting out our concerns in relation to these initiatives, including in response to structured consultation processes where relevant.
Victorian Parliament - Legislative Assembly (Lower House)
Victorian Parliament - Legislative Council (Upper House)
North-Eastern Metropolitan Region:
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Shaun Leane
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Nick McGowan
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Aiv Puglielli
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Sonja Terpstra
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Richard Welch
Southern Metropolitan Region:
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Ryan Batchelor
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John Berger
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Katherin Copsey
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Georgie Crozier
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David Davis
Contact details available here
Local groups and associations
SHMAPA works hand in hand with a wide network of local interest and advocacy groups with shared or complementary interests to our own.
We believe supporting each other and coordinating our activities gives us greater leverage in dealing with decision makers and enables us to achieve better outcomes.
Boroondara Community Group
BCG is advocating for a collaborative approach to planning for housing growth in Boroondara with local government, state government, the community, industry and interest groups including heritage experts to ensure affordable housing is delivered in a planned and thoughtful way:
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without the loss of character
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without the loss of heritage
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whilst retaining amenity, tree canopy and liveability. More
Boroondara Heritage Group for Advocacy and Protection
BHGAP is a new group of local people committed to the conservation of local heritage in Boroondara and its promotion and appreciation. More
Brickworks Parkland
Box Hill Brickworks Parkland
Box Hill Brickworks Parkland seeks to have this unique 7-hectare ex-tip site in the heart of Box Hill preserved for new public parkland in face of pressure from public authorities and developers to turn it over to high-density, high-rise development. More
Combined Residents of Whitehorse Action Group
CROWAG is an umbrella group for other resident groups and individuals in the City of Whitehorse, advocating for appropriate planning, amenity, liveability and quality of life for all citizens. SHMAPA is an affiliate member. More
Elgar
Elgar Contact
Elgar Contact is a community group for residents living within the original Elgar Ward of Whitehorse Council bounded by Canterbury Road, Middleborough Road, Koonung Creek and east of Union Road. More
Rotary Club of Mont Albert and Surrey Hills
MASH Rotary aims to serve our community by identifying projects that will meaningfully assist areas of need (from a local to international scale), invest in our youth, and protect our environment. More
Mont Albert Village Business Association
Mont Albert Village Business Association is a volunteer organisation made up of retailers, businesses and residents working in and living close to Mont Albert shopping village. More
Mont Albert Village Gardening Group
Mont Albert Village Gardening Group is a registered Landcare organisation set up to restore and curate gardens on Mont Albert Plaza, consistent with the heritage values of Mont Albert Village and its restored station building. More
PLANNING
DEMOCRACY
Planning Democracy
Planning Democracy seeks to protect Melbourne’s heritage buildings, tree canopy cover, and precious open space - supporting local residents and opposing moves by the Victorian Government to take away the capacity of local communities to have a say. More
Surrey Hills Historical Society
SHHS aims to collect, preserve and disseminate information about the history and heritage of Surrey Hills and Mont Albert in postcode 3127 for future generations, and to promote these local communities. More
Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre
SHNC offers diverse courses and activities, fostering learning, creativity, wellness, and community connection for all ages and interests. More