Billilla Advisory Committee
The Billilla Advisory Committee was established in August 2022 to:
- foster accessible cultural programs and activities at Billilla Homestead
- provide safe, supported community spaces for local people to engage in a wide range of activities in the building and grounds
- provide the community with opportunities for creative expression, engagement and lifelong learning in the building and grounds.
The objectives of the Advisory Committee are to:
- assist and advise Council on the future use of Billilla as endorsed by Council
- ensure the intent of the Conversation Management Plan for the grounds and mansion is adhered to
- advise Council on the priorities for development of Billilla and provide a source of review; analysis and advice on strategic planning
- raise issues or make suggestions about the general management of Billilla
- identify opportunities for programming at Billilla in line with Council adopted future uses
- develop guidelines for the use of the Billilla facility and rooms
- monitor and review booking schedule to ensure equitable and frequency of use
- promote and monitor equitable community access to Billilla
- work with Council to promote and advance the profile of Billilla
- encourage and promote effective communication between community groups, individuals and Council
- make recommendations to Council on matters such as strategic policy direction and required capital works in accordance with the Conservation Management Plan for Billilla
- encourage potential donors, philanthropic organisations and/or funding bodies to support the goals of the Committee.
The membership of the Committee comprises:
- 2 Councillors
- 2 Experts – representing heritage conservation and cultural programming etc. i.e heritage architect; historian; curator etc (Bayside residents).
- 10 Residents, rate payers or people with strong connections to or interest in, Billilla (including at least 1 person under the age of 25)
Current membership:
Councillors
Cr Alex del Porto (Chairperson)
Cr Hanna El Mouallem
Community representatives
Margot Burke
Louise Cooper-Shaw
Adam Dunning
Kate Harman
Craig Jackett
Theodora Jenkin
Peter Kharsas
Charles Reis
Barry Smith
Thomas Stamp
Gayle Wilson