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BE QUICK! Apply for the Women’s Charter Alliance Advisory Committee

The GSWCAAC consists of up to 17 community members and up to eight representatives from Greater Shepparton City Council, including a Councillor as the Charter Champion.

The volunteer committee aims to promote women in leadership and focusses on Diversity, Active Citizenship and Gender Equity through its three point action plan, guiding the strategic objectives of the committee.

Greater Shepparton City Councillor and Charter Champion Cr Seema Abdullah encouraged local men and women to apply.

“If you’re looking to make a difference in our community this is your opportunity. The committee is dedicated and passionate about making a difference for women. Being part of the committee can also help individuals gain skills, truly providing a rewarding and valuable experience.”

“One of the key principles of the committee is diversity, so I encourage all residents to apply and help to represent the diverse community of Greater Shepparton,” said Cr Abdullah.

The committee is active in the community and has recently (sometimes in conjunction with other groups/organisations) achieved the following:

Events to mark the significance of International Women’s Day
A free screening of the movie ‘The Good Lie’ during Refugee Week
A free screening of the movie ‘Love Marriage in Kabul’ to highlight the issue of forced marriage
Held a Forced Marriage Forum for professionals
Held a financial literacy workshop for women
Awarded recognition to a member of the community or organisation via the annual GSWCAAC Award
Named the 2016 winner of the LGPro Awards for Excellence in Organisational Diversity.

There are currently 14 vacant positions on the committee, and terms are until 30 June 2019.

Application forms are available:

Online – greatershepparton.com.au
Email – women@shepparton.vic.gov.au
In Person – Greater Shepparton City Council, 90 Welsford Street, Shepparton.

Applications will be received until 5.00pm Friday 21 April 2017. Late applications will not be considered. For more information please contact Council on (03) 5832 9700 or by email to women@shepparton.vic.gov.au.