Friends of Nillumbik Inc. will work to support and promote the environmental and landscape values, neighbourhood character, orderly planning and good governance of the Shire of Nillumbik.

In pursuit of the above and where resources allow, we:

• support at our discretion, council candidates at local elections who will further the values, character, planning and governance of the Shire in accordance with our statement of purposes.
• consider the appropriateness of planning applications including support for residents seeking to protect neighbourhood character.
• promote the importance of sustainable development, energy efficiency and renewable energy use, as appropriate responses to the problem of climate change.
• participate in VCAT hearings.
• make public interest submissions at the local and state level on strategic planning including Nillumbik townships, rural and Green Wedge planning and more broadly across Melbourne metro area if considered appropriate.
• support appropriate management of public land.
• support recreation and tourism facilities appropriate for Nillumbik’s special urban and rural character.
• participate in Nillumbik festivals.
• provide regular bulletins to our supporters.
• lobby other levels of government.
• monitor our local council including submitting on the council plan and budget where appropriate.