Gender Equality Reference Group

The Gender Equality Reference Group works collaboratively to advise Council of current and emerging gender equality issues in the community.

The Gender Equality Reference Group is also responsible for:

  • Contributing to development, and implementation of relevant Council policies, strategies, and plans. For example, the Gender Equality Community Action Plan
  • Assisting council to ensure the diverse perspectives and lived experiences of gender are considered in Council services, programs and projects
  • Promoting knowledge, visibility, equality and inclusion of all genders in the community
  • Assisting to identify opportunities for advocacy, projects and partnerships for gender equality in the community
  • Informing, consulting and collaborating with relevant Advisory Committees on issues relating to gender equality
  • Participating in event planning, consultation processes, and other forms of engagement relating to relevant issues.  

Membership

This Reference Group is made up of:

  • Cr. Theodosis
  • 9 community Members

Members

             Gabriel Achkar

            Alison Cleary

            Volkan Oguz Demirel

            Olivia Sharon Ephraim

            Annelise Hughes

            Rong (Monica) Mu

            Katrina Newnham

            Mairi Rowan

            Lela Zhou  

Contact

For information about the Gender Equality Reference Group please refer to the Terms of Reference below or contact the Social Policy Officer - Human Rights and Wellbeing, mhaeder@merri-bek.vic.gov.au or call 9240 1111

Gender Equality Reference Group - Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference for the Gender Equality Reference Group (DOCX 62Kb)