Expression of Interest - Community Hubs Reference Group

The City of Greater Dandenong manages various community hubs across the municipality, which serve as focal points for community development, civic engagement, and local services. These hubs are designed to enhance community connectivity, engagement, and well-being by promoting programs, activities, and partnerships tailored to local needs.   
 
The new Community Hubs Reference Group was endorsed in August 2025, with the following objectives:    

• Provide advice to Council on current and emerging issues to enhance community connection and access to all community hubs within Greater Dandenong   
• Celebrate and promote the achievements of programs, activities and initiatives within Community Hubs   
• Provide feedback on strategic plans, action plans and policies related to the community hubs   
• Identify opportunities for partnerships, programs, and activities to respond to ideas from the community  

What is a Community Reference Group?  

A Community Reference Group provides insights and feedback that reflect the needs and views of the local community to help improve our services and plan future programs.  They also enhance communication between Council and the community and maximise the skills and expertise that exist in the community.   
  
Membership of the Community Hubs Reference Group is voluntary. The Hubs Reference Group will meet quarterly per year starting November 2025. Meetings will be in person, and the location of these meetings will rotate between the Hubs.  

What are the Membership Criteria?  

Anyone living or working in the City of Greater Dandenong can join the Community Hubs Reference Group.  Ideally you will be a user of Springvale Community Hub or Keysborough Community Hub or have a strong connection to the communities which we serve. 
 
In selecting community members Council will seek to ensure:  

• the group includes a broad community representation with diverse views; and  
• members of the group hold a mix of skills and knowledge  

How can I get involved?  

To register your interest complete online form below.

Complete Online Form

Meetings

Learn more about our Hubs

• Keysborough Community Hub
• Springvale Community Hub

Read relevant documents

• Draft Community Hubs Reference Group Terms of Reference - 232.9KB 
• Springvale Community Hub Strategic Plan 2020-25 and Action Plan 2022-25
• Keysborough South Community Hub Strategic Plan 2022-26 - 1.2MB

For further information email communityhubs@cgd.vic.gov.au.