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AGM Report

Saturday 31 August 2025

 

The AGM was extremely well attended electing the 2025 – 2026 Committee


President                       Jane Gross
Vice President               Graham Costin 
Secretary                       Graham Hill
Treasurer                       Fran Roberts

5 ordinary members    John Marriner
                                      Tony Webber
                                      Cathy Donovan
                                      Meg Aylett
                                      Mikhala McCann

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Retiring committee members, Beth McLoughlin and Edmond Shea were thanked for their contributions over the past 2 years.


The 3 new committee members – Cathy, Meg & Mikhala will bring new skills and insight to the Community Voice committee and we look forward to working together for the next year.

Thank you to Ted Stuckey and Jan Lewis who together provided an amazing history of the Historical Society and the Museum, what has been achieved and their current activities.


For more information or to volunteer or donate to this most active, worthy cause, please contact info@apollobaymuseum.com.au

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Thank you to everyone who attended our 3rd AGM, to the 22 members that submitted proxy forms and another 8 who submitted apologies.

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President’s Report AGM

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Highlights of the Year

  • Settlement of 69 McLachlan Street in May 2025 → now The Community Hub.

  • Community celebration on 1 June raised $1,100.

  • Funding secured from Tiny Towns Fund, our Community Bendigo Bank, and GORH for renovations.

  • Planned works: power upgrade, new toilets, accessibility improvements, painting, flooring, drainage.

Advocacy & Community Priorities

  • Childcare → worked with GORH and supported The Parenthood campaign.

  • Aged care → letter to Health Minister advocating for dedicated dementia unit & more beds.

  • Housing → Housing Task Force formed; hosted Grounded on Community Land Trust models.

  • Paradise Picnic Reserve → ongoing advocacy for maintenance & upgrades.

  • Council Budget → submissions on drainage, rubbish collection, toilets, open space, childcare, bike paths & more.

  • Marengo toilets, Barham River water quality, and Place of Last Resort signage all pursued.

Representation & Partnerships

  • Harbour Redevelopment Community Reference Group (GORCAPA).

  • Barwon Water Community Working Group.

  • CitiPower/Powercor/United Energy Roundtable.

  • Council Candidates Forum co-hosted with SOS.

  • Hosted Great Ocean Road Communities Network AGM in Apollo Bay.

Community Events & Projects

  • “Tourism Reimagined” webinar series – regenerative tourism.

  • Engagement with MP Richard Riordan.

  • Marine Science & Fossil Discovery initiative liaised with Deakin Uni, GORCAPA, Wild;ife Wonders.

Building Connections

  • New website format launched → easier access to news & resources.

  • Members’ Skills Register created → volunteers and expertise for future projects.

  • Priority Projects List in progress → for philanthropic funding.

Looking Ahead

  • Renovations & launch of The Community Hub.

  • Continuing advocacy for childcare, aged care, housing, and local infrastructure.

  • Building partnerships and ensuring Apollo Bay has a strong community voice.

 

Thank You


To all our members, volunteers, partners, and supporters – none of this would be possible without you!

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Our Mission >

On Gadubanud Country, we serve as the steadfast voice for all residents and ratepayers of Apollo Bay and surrounding districts. This vast landmass encompasses Gellibrand River, Separation Creek, Forrest and the coastline. We actively liaise with governmental and third-party entities to ensure our community's welfare and future are prioritised. As a hub for community ideas, we champion a solutions-driven approach and promptly address local challenges. At our core, we operate as a not-for-profit, unbiased community organisation.

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