The Victorian Local Governance Association is conducting an Afternoon Tea for the Womens Charter Group – Women’s Champions, and an Information Session on running for local government on Monday, 18 November 2019. These sessions are free, and are open to women from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities.
If you have ever asked yourself these questions, or if you need to know more before you take the leap and decide to run, this free and informative workshop is for you. Women across the state – just like you – have a significant contribution to make to public life. Your connections to community, your skills and your unique perspective mean you are rich with potential to be a great local councillor.
A free workshop for women considering running for local government.
Open to all women in the Goulburn Region (Moira, Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie, Mitchell and Murrindindi).
What do councils do? What is the role of a councillor? How do I become a candidate and how do I get elected?
If you have ever asked yourself these questions, or if you need to know more before you take the leap and decide to run, this free and informative workshop is for you. Women across the state – just like you – have a significant contribution to make to public life. Your connections to community, your skills and your unique perspective mean you are rich with potential to be a great local councillor.
The VLGA and Greater Shepparton City Council are also holding a Victorian Local Government Women’s Charter Afternoon Tea from 3:00pm – 4:00pm on Monday 18 November. This is a great opportunity to network with local women, including women councillors and prospective candidate in the Goulburn region, and discuss how the Women’s Charter supports the progress of gender equity, diversity and active participation in your council.
Click here for the Afternoon Tea Flyer.
To register your interest in attending the afternoon tea, please email deborah@vlga.org.au.
Click here for the Evening Session on Women in Local Government
When: Monday, 18 November 2019 06:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Greater Shepparton City Council Offices, Council Boardroom, 90 Welsford Street,
Event Fee: FREE
Register Online: Click Here
