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Positive Ageing Advisory Committee seeks new members

The committee represents people from a broad range of backgrounds and provides advice and assistance for a range of Council activities, including ways to promote Positive Ageing within the City of Greater Shepparton.

The Positive Ageing Advisory Committee currently comprises 4 community members, 2 representatives of a local service provider and 1 Councillor. Greater Shepparton City Council Manager Neighbourhoods Amanda Tingay said there are 2 positions available on the committee.

There are positions available for community representatives aged 65 and over. “This is a great opportunity for people to actively contribute to positive changes relating to ageing in our community.”

“Committee members will be elected for a 2 year and 3 month term. The committee meets at least 10 times per year from February to December.” said Ms Tingay.

“The committee advises Council on a number of different items including the broad issue of positive ageing in the community.”

Nominations for appointment to the committee will be received until 5.00pm Friday 30 March 2018.

Nomination forms and more information is available on the Council’s website at www.greatershepparton.com.au, the Council office, 90 Welsford Street Shepparton. Verbal nominations can also be made in by contacting Access and Inclusion Officer on (03) 5832 9700.