Join the Greater Shepparton LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee

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Council is seeking expressions of interest from the Greater Shepparton community members to be involved in the Greater Shepparton City Council LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee.

Background

Greater Shepparton City Council supports the rights and aspirations of all community members regardless of their culture, faith, gender identity, biological sex characteristics, sexual orientation and linguistic diversity.

We are committed to addressing and preventing discrimination and exclusionary practices against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer and/or Questioning, Asexual or Allied (LGBTIQA+) community members to ensure a safe and inclusive community for all.

The Greater Shepparton LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee was established  in August 2021 with the purpose of:

  • the provision of support, advice and advocacy on inclusive practices for LGBTIQA+ individuals and communities, particularly in relation to Council policies, strategies, services and activities
  • maintaining dialogue and active partnerships between participating agencies, associations, organisations and individuals which share a set of beliefs, attitudes and values that support and celebrate the diversity of Greater Shepparton.

Terms of Reference

The Terms of Reference document outlines the function of the advisory committee, terms of appointment and duties of committee members. It also outlines matters of confidentiality, meetings and other regulatory items. 

Terms of Reference

LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee

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Expression of Interest Form

Expressions of interest to join the GS LGBTIQA+ Committee will be assessed based on the responses to the below questions. The assessment panel will consist of Council officers and representatives from community organisations.

Expressions of Interest are invited from:

  • local LGBTIQA+ Associations, Groups and Community Committees;
  • local organisations that work directly with the LGBTIQA+ community;
  • individuals identifying as LGBTIQA+ with strong community links and the specific skills necessary to support the purpose and role of the Committee;
  • local business community; and/or
  • community members that identify as an LGBTIQA+ ally

Express your interest to join the Committee by completing the online form below. You can also download a hard-copy of the form at the bottom of this page, which can be submitted via email to communityadmin@shepparton.vic.gov.au or mailed/handed into the Council offices at the following address:

Administration Officer – Diversity
Community Wellbeing
Greater Shepparton City Council
Locked Bag 1000
Shepparton, Victoria, 3632

Expressions of interest close at midnight on Wednesday 17 September 2025.

Hard-copy forms are available at the bottom of this page.

* Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

First, a little about yourself:

Assessment Questions

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.

Optional details

Feel free to provide as much or little info as you like for this section.

Check any that apply.

We get a lot of automated junk mail (spam), so we require you to pass this quick test before submitting.

Hard-copy Expression of Interest Form

For more information, please contact Council on 03 5832 9700 or email communityadmin@shepparton.vic.gov.au.