The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District is seeking new members. New members should sign up before August 26th in order to participate in the Annual General Meeting.

Become a Member

The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District is supported by organisational and individual members.

By becoming a member you will be:

Showing your support for multiculturalism and newly arrived communities in our region
Supporting us to advocate for and with multicultural communities

Member Benefits

Benefits of a membership with the Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District include:

copies of the Quarterly newsletter Shep Talk
invitation to attend the Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District’s General Meetings and Annual General Meetings
access to information regarding resources, services and events relevant to cultural and linguistically diverse communities
opportunity to attend and participate in local and regional events
organisation members can have access to meeting facilities equipped with up-to-date technology
support and advocacy provided by trained bilingual staff.

Interested in becoming a member?

Please download our membership application form below.

Download the Individual Membership Application Form
(For individuals)

Download the Community Membership Application Form
(For community groups)

N.B. Ethnic Council board members will supply proposers and seconders for all forms.

Email your completed from to The Secretary at info@ethniccouncil.com.au

Membership lasts until September of each year when the Annual General Meeting is held. In August each year you will be invited to renew your membership. Your membership application will be forwarded to the Board of Directors for approval at their next board meeting, held monthly. All members agree to support multiculturalism and abide by the rules of the association. To read our association rules click here.

	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District acknowledges the Yorta Yorta People of the land which comprises the Goulburn Valley. We pay respect to tribal Elders, past, present and emerging and we celebrate their continuing culture and acknowledge the memory of their ancestors.
	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District is a peak body whose mission is to promote and represent the social, cultural and economic well-being of ethnic communities in the Goulburn Valley Region through the provision of quality and innovative settlement, refugee support, community development, and information and advocacy services.