Join the Positive Ageing Advisory Committee

Greater Shepparton City Council is calling for nominations from local residents for the Greater Shepparton Positive Ageing Advisory Committee (PAAC).

Some facts about the PAAC

  • Meetings are bi monthly for up to 1.5 hours from February to December each year.
  • You do not need experience to join the Committee, any one is welcome to apply.
  • You will have opportunities to provide advice to Council on how to make Greater Shepparton an age-friendly community.
  • You will have the opportunity hear from and and work with other service providers within the sector working in Greater Shepparton.
  • Assist in planning events that celebrate the achievements of older people in the community.
  • Participating on the PAAC will provide an opportunity to build your confidence and develop your leadership and advocacy skills.
  • It’s not all work and no play, there is also ample time to socialise, chat and exchange ideas with your fellow committee members.

Selection process and timeline

  1. 26 April 2025 Expression of Interest (EOI’s) open.
  2. 16 May 2025 EOIs close.

Following close of the EOI period, a selection panel will convene to review the applications that have been received. Phone interviews with suitable candidates will be conducted to confirm suitability. Selected members will be appointed to the Committee via endorsement at a Council meeting.

Selection criteria

  • Diversity in membership.
  • Willingness to share your insights and experience of ageing in Greater Shepparton while remaining an active and valued member of the community.
  • Keen to work with other people that share your interest in positive ageing in Greater Shepparton.
  • A desire to help make Greater Shepparton an age-friendly city and to promote ageing actively.
  • A demonstrated commitment to attend Committee meetings.

Meeting schedule

The PAAC meets bi-monthly between February and December each year. Meetings take place on the second Friday of every second month from 10am to 11:30am.

How to apply

Complete the online form below, download a hard-copy version of the EOI form from the links provided, or contact Council's Access and Positive Ageing Officer on (03) 5832 9700.

Expressions of interest close at midnight on 16 May 2025.

* Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

Getting to know you

Are you applying as a:

  • community member representing the interests of the Greater Shepparton positive ageing community;
  • non-profit organisation, group or network that work to improve the participation, representation, recognition, safety and wellbeing of people over the age of 60; or
  • representative of businesses who is committed to the representation, recognition, safety and wellbeing of people who are over the age of 60 in Greater Shepparton?

Select only one.

Tell us a little about yourself.

Everyone is an individual with different needs. If you need some assistance to get involved with the PAAC please call Council's Access and Positive Ageing Officer on 5832 9700 to have a chat about your needs. All discussions about your access needs are private and confidential.

Referees

Please provide contact details for one or more people who would act as a referee for you.

Note: If you have nominated representing an organisation, group, network or business, please provide at least details of at least one referee from the organisation, group, network or business.

Referee 1

Referee 2

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