A three-point action plan focusing on Diversity, Active Citizenship and Gender Equity guides the key strategic objectives of the committee.

Each year the GSWCAC encourages members of the community to nominate an individual who has made a positive difference to women in the community.

Learn more about the award

Past recipients

• 2024 - Chelsea Sofra
• 2023 - Jamie Lea
• 2022 - Arti Shah
• 2021 - Maria Brown-Shepherd
• 2020 - Thelma Bull
• 2019 - Jeihan Elmaz
• 2018 - Kathryn Sims
• 2017 - Lisa McKenzie
• 2016 - Tracey Sofra

Further information can be obtained by contacting the Team Leader Social Equity and Safety via email to: communityadmin@shepparton.vic.gov.au.

To celebrate and promote the contribution of women in Greater Shepparton, Greater Shepparton City Council is providing funding to support International Women’s Day (IWD) events ran by local community groups and organisations within the municipality.

The Greater Shepparton Women's Charter Advisory Committee is bound by a Terms of Reference. The Terms of Reference are reviewed every two years.

• 1800RESPECT
  National counselling helpline, information and support 24/7. Are you experiencing sexual assault or domestic and family violence? Seeking to support someone who is? 1800RESPECT can help.
• Prevention of Violence - Women's Health Goulburn North East
  Women’s Health Goulburn North East works in the primary prevention of violence, that is, we aim to prevent violence before it occurs, by influencing or eliminating the underlying drivers of violence against women, which are gender inequality and rigid gender roles.
• Victorian Local Government Association
  The VLGA actively works to increase women’s participation in local governments as citizens, candidates and councillors. The VLGA is guided by the Victorian Local Government Women’s Charter and its three principles of gender equity, diversity and active citizenship.
• Our Watch 
  Our Watch has been established to drive nation-wide change in the culture, behaviours and attitudes that lead to violence against women and children. 
• Know The Line
  This website by the The Australian Human Rights Commission, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Australian Council of Trade Unions has been developed to support employers to take action on workplace sexual harassment because preventing sexual harassment is good for business.
• International Women's Day
  Annually on 8 March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities and networking events through to local women's craft markets, theatrical performances, fashion parades and more.
• My Blue Sky
  Australia’s first website dedicated to forced marriage prevention. This website offers vulnerable people the opportunity to access reliable information about marriage in Australia and direct access to legal advice and support through a simple email or text message.
• AFL GM Domestic Violence Campaign
  Some of the region’s leading footballers have taken a stand against domestic violence in a powerful video message released as part of the GOTAFE GVFL White Ribbon themed round. The video, an initiative of AFL Goulburn Murray, sees players representing clubs from all four senior football leagues across the region creating a collective statement declaring domestic violence as unacceptable in our community.
• The Orange Door Shepparton
  Sometimes things at home or in a relationship are not OK and you need some help and support. At The Orange Door, we are here to listen to you and help you to get the support you need quickly and easily.
  If you are in danger right now, call Triple Zero (000). If you are not in immediate danger, but feel unsafe, contact The Orange Door.

For more information, contact Council on 03 5832 9700.