The Your Country, Community and Council (YCCC) is hosting a workshop and forum so you can hear from the Aboriginal change makers increasing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices to local government debate and decision-making.
Come and hear how you can make a difference too!
Engage with your local council to have a say in decisions that influence the daily lives of your family and community.
How to increase your voice to local government
Wednesday 7 December, 12.30 -1.30pm
Free Online Workshop
Join Aboriginal leaders Tracey Evans and Cr. Greg James on their experience in local government, from advisory committees to the role of councillor.
Joined by the Aboriginal Inclusion Officer at the Victorian Electoral Commission and mediated by Uncle Charles Pakana.
How to represent your community in local government
Monday 12 December, 12.30 -1.30pm
Free Online Forum
Hear from Cr. Greg James, the first Aboriginal councillor at Greater Shepparton City Council and Cr. Ashleigh Vandenberg, the first Aboriginal councillor at MeltonCity Council.
What was their journey? How have they made a difference in their community? What advice can they share with you?
Joined by Aboriginal Inclusion Officer at the VEC and mediated by Uncle Charles Pakana.