Victorian African Communities Committee – Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District

The Victorian African Communities Committee is an important advisory body that will inform the Victorian Government on how to improve social and economic outcomes for the state’s diverse African communities. You may read about the Committee Members.

Victoria’s African-born population represents over 50 different nations, sharing unique experiences, skills and ideas that strengthen our state’s social, political, economic and cultural life.

The newly appointed Victorian African Communities Committee (VACC) will play a critical role in ensuring that the advice and insights of Victoria’s diverse African communities are heard at all levels of government.

Members will also support the implementation of the Victorian African Communities Action Plan 2018—2028 and work together to shape the development of policies, projects and strategies that better respond to community needs.

Pauline Richards MP has been appointed to the role of Chair, continuing the work of Josh Bull MP who was fiercely committed to engaging and empowering Victoria’s African communities during his two-year term.

Supporting the Chair and providing leadership and guidance to the committee are Community Deputy Co-Chairs, Monica Forson and Tigist Kebede.

Meet the Committee (opens in new window)

Victorian African Communities Committee

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	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.