The Shire of Harvey is committed to effective, two-way community engagement: we want to inform, consult, involve and collaborate with Shire of Harvey residents in decisions that affect them.
However, we recognise that Community Engagement is an ongoing journey.
The Advisory Group model was introduced in 2019 to bring together key stakeholders for advice on strategy, policy, services, facilities and projects, as representatives of the wider community.
In addition to the Community Meetings, there are a range of ways to continue to engage with the Shire. These include:
- Participate in ongoing community engagement initiatives. You can keep up to date with these at Have Your Say and by checking Our Website.
- Attend Agenda Briefings and Ordinary Council Meetings
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Check out the 4 O’Clock Report in your local newspaper (Harvey Waroona Reporter and Bunbury Herald)
- Listen to our weekly 96.5fm Harvey Community Radio updates
- Follow us on social media
- Report a hazard on our Report It page
- Contact us using our Feedback Form. All contact via this form is lodged with the Shire, and an Officer will respond.
For more information on these channels, head to Shire of Harvey – Community and Media.
Role of the Group
To advise the Shire of Harvey on the review and implementation of the Access and Inclusion Plan.
Objectives of the Group
- To advise the Shire of Harvey on community engagement activities relating to access and inclusion.
- To advise the Shire of Harvey about promoting and building accessible and inclusive communities.
- To advise the Shire of Harvey regarding the development of accessible and inclusive services, buildings and facilities.
Meeting Minutes
Council Representatives
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Deputy
Cr Tiny Holly |
Mobile: 0422 272 727
Email: tiny.holly@harvey.wa.gov.au |
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Cr John Bromham | Mobile: 0488 123 747 |
More information and contacts
Please contact the Community Development Team with any enquires.
Role of the Group
The role of the group will be to advise the Shire on strategies and initiatives to support Cemeteries in the Shire in line with Cemetery Strategy.
Objectives of the Group
To provide input and advice on the following:
- Issues relating to the management of Shire Cemeteries
- Future Planning / Development
- Protecting Heritage and related infrastructure
- General Cemetery related matters
Meeting Minutes
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Please view the Cemetery Advisory Group Terms of Reference.
Council Representatives
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Cr Alicia Hitchcock | Mobile: 0488 035 269 |
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Cr Wendy Dickinson | Mobile: 0428 564 490 |
More information and contacts
For further information, please contact Director Infrastructure Services on 9729 0361.
Role of the Group
To advise the Shire of Harvey on the implementation of the Community Sail Training Program.
Objectives of the Group
- Promote the Program to young people in the community.
- Encourage young people to participate in the Program.
- Encourage local service clubs and other appropriate organisations to sponsor the Program.
- Review applications for participation and sponsorship from young people.
- Recommend successful applicants.
Meeting Minutes
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Community Sail Training Trust Advisory Group Terms of Reference
Council Representatives
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Shire President Michelle Campbell | Mobile: 0419 796 046 |
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Deputy
Cr Craig Carbone |
Mobile: 0409 509 760 |
More information and contacts
Please contact the Community Development Team with any enquires.
Role of the Group
To advise the Shire of Harvey on strategic and policy matters regarding the Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre.
Objectives of the Group
- To advise the Shire of Harvey on policy matters and the strategic direction of the Centre.
- To advise the Shire of Harvey on priorities for infrastructure improvements and major maintenance of the Centre.
- Provide suggestions to the Shire of Harvey on the operations and maintenance of the Centre.
Meeting Minutes
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Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre Advisory Group Terms of Reference
More information and contacts
Please contact Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre for any enquiries on 9729 3311.
Role of the Group
Harvey Region Tourism Advisory Group (TAG) will strive to establish Tourism as a front of mind within the Shire of Harvey and the Harvey Region.
Objectives of the Group
- Act as the crucial connection between the Shire of Harvey and the community to maximise participation in Tourism and Destination Harvey Region business unit initiatives.
- Advise the Shire of Harvey on strategies and policies relating to Tourism within the Harvey Region.
- Assist the Shire of Harvey to engage the Tourism industry about priority projects, services and facilities.
- Support and help drive the implementation and progress reviews of the Harvey Region Tourism Road Map 2031.
- Assist the Shire of Harvey to identify opportunities for Tourism development in the Harvey Region.
- Support lobbying and the attraction of Tourism and related industry investment to the Harvey Region.
- Advise the Shire of Harvey about strategies and actions to promote and celebrate Tourism awareness.
- Support the Shire of Harvey’s Destination Harvey Region business unit.
- Terms of Reference of the group.
Council Representatives
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Cr Wendy Dickinson | Mobile: 0428 564 490 |
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Cr Alicia Hitchcock | Mobile: 0488 035 269 |
More information and contacts
For further information, please contact Destination Harvey Region via email.
Role of the Group
To advise the Shire of Harvey on all strategic and policy matters relating to the heritage of the district.
Objectives of the Group
- To advise the Shire of Harvey on all strategic and policy matters relating to the heritage of the district.
- To advise the Shire of Harvey about strategies and actions to promote and celebrate cultural heritage awareness.
- To advise the Shire of Harvey about the annual review of the Shire’s Municipal Inventory (MI).
- To identify places of cultural heritage significance that may be added to the MI.
- To identify places on the MI for inclusion on the adopted Heritage List under Part 3 – Heritage Protection of Schedule 2 Deemed Provisions of District Planning Scheme No. 1.
Council Representatives
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Cr Alicia Hitchcock | Mobile: 0418 959 595 |
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Cr Wendy Dickinson | Mobile: 0428 564 490 |
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Deputy
Cr Karen McCarthy |
Mobile: 0418 914 495 |
More information and contacts
Please contact the Community Development Team with any enquires.
Role of the Group
- To advise the Shire of Harvey on the provision of equitable, sustainable and fit for purpose sports and recreation facilities and services.
- To advocate for Sport and Recreation in the community.
Objectives of the Group
- To advise the Shire of Harvey on the development of equitable policies to determine funding support for sporting and recreation groups.
- To advise the Shire of Harvey on the development of equitable policies to determine the fees charged to sporting and recreation groups for the use of facilities.
- To advise the Shire of Harvey on the development of equitable policies to encourage colocation of clubs, minimise the duplication of facilities and minimise the annual service costs of facilities.
- To advise the Shire of Harvey on the reviews of sport and recreation services to ensure that they continue to provide value to the community.
- To invite guests to the Advisory Group meetings as required.
Meeting Minutes
Sport and Recreation Advisory Group Minutes – 8 October 2025
Sport and Recreation Advisory Group Unofficial Minutes – 23 July 2025
Sport and Recreation Advisory Group Minutes – 4 February 2026
Sport and Recreation Advisory Group Terms of Reference
Sport and Recreation Advisory Group Action Register – 4 February 2026
More information and contacts
Please contact the Community Development Team with any enquires.
Advisory Groups meet on a semi-regular basis and are open to the public.
For more information, please contact us.
| Advisory Groups | Date and Time | Location |
| Access and Inclusion Advisory Group | 20 May 2026 at 2pm
19 August 2026 at 2pm 18 November 2026 at 2pm |
Blue Manna Room, 7 Mulgara Street, Australind
Harvey Chambers Meeting Room, 102 Uduc Road, Harvey Blue Manna Room, 7 Mulgara Street, Australind |
| Community Sail Training Trust Advisory Group | TBC | TBC |
| Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre Advisory Group | TBC | The Boundary, Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre |
| Heritage Advisory Group | TBC | TBC |
| Cemetery Advisory Group | TBC | TBC |
| Sports and Recreation Advisory Group | TBC | The Boundary, Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre |
| Tourism Advisory Group | 14 May 2026
27 August 2026 26 November 2026 |
TBC
TBC TBC |
