help shape the future of melbourne
Throughout May the Melbourne 2050 People’s Panel will work together to develop the Melbourne 2050 Vision.
Express your interest in joining the panel via the button below. Registrations close 5.00 pm Sunday 21 April 2025.
ABOUT THE invitation
The City of Melbourne is putting the community at the centre of its decision-making. To ensure Melbourne continues to thrive in the future, we’re launching an exciting partnership with our community to develop the Melbourne 2050 Vision - a blueprint for our city’s long-term aspirations and future.
Melbourne is celebrated for its cultural diversity, liveability and innovation, but as our city grows and evolves, it faces new challenges and opportunities that require careful planning and forward-thinking strategies.
The process for developing the 2050 Vision will include making recommendations to address the immediate needs of the community through our next Council Plan, which will be the first step toward delivering the new vision.
You’re invited to express interest in joining the Melbourne 2050 People’s Panel - a 50-member panel that will consider this important question:
Our city is growing and changing, which presents challenges and opportunities for all.
What do you want Melbourne to be in 2050, and what is important for us to do now to get there?
The panel's work is important. It will help ensure that the City of Melbourne’s plans are supporting the Melbourne of today, while planning for the changing needs of tomorrow.
ABOUT THE Community Panel
The people’s panel will be made up of 50 everyday people from all walks of life across the City of Melbourne. The panel will meet five times across May.
Panel dates and times:
Meet & greet (online) | Thursday 15 May 2025 (via Zoom) | 6pm-9pm
Day 1 (in person) | Saturday 17 May 2025 | 9am-5pm
Day 2 (in person) | Sunday 18 May 2025 | 9am-5pm
Day 3 (in person) | Saturday 24 May 2025 | 9am-5pm
Day 4 (in person) | Saturday 31 May 2025 | 9am-5pm
You don’t need any prior knowledge to take part in the community panel. All you need to do is listen to the information presented and share your opinions with us and your fellow panellists.
The deadline to register is 5.00 pm Sunday 21 April 2025. More details are available in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Payment for participation
You need to be able to attend all the sessions. If you are selected to take part, you will receive $600 to thank you for your time.
Need to know more?
Recruitment of the panel will be managed by independent community engagement specialists at MosaicLab.
If you require further information about the panel or the selection process, you can view our frequently asked questions.
Learn more and view the FAQ’s via the buttons below: