Women in Community Life Advisory Committee doubles to 12

THE City of Greater Geelong Council has endorsed the appointment of six new members to the Women in Community Life Advisory Committee, bringing the total number of members to 12.

The City welcomes Lynne Beaumont, Emma Cvitak, Rachel Drady, Emily Kerr, Soraya Mobayad and Kara Tieman to the committee, for a term ending no later than March 31, 2021.

Christine Couzens, Shurlee Swain, Jeni Wills, Stevie Van der Chys, Erica Wastell and Simone Stevens are the current members of the committee. The committee started in 2013 to advise council on matters relating to women’s participation, representation and leadership in community life.

The WiCLAC is proactively focused on delivering positive outcomes of equality, inclusion and respect for women across the region.

Women in Community Life Advisory Committee Chair and CoGG councillor, Sarah Mansfield, said these appointments would help tap into the depth of talent in our community when it came to issues of gender equity.

“The six women we’ve appointed are really outstanding, and I’m excited to see where we can now take this committee in the future,” Cr Mansfield said.

“They’re voluntary positions, so it’s pleasing that women in the community are prepared to put themselves forward and want to be engaged with local government to assist us on these issues.

“Congratulations to all six women on being appointed”.

Mayor Bruce Harwood said it was wonderful to see these intelligent and experienced women join the Women in Community Life Advisory Committee.

“I’m sure they will identify barriers and increase opportunities for women in the Geelong community and I look forward to their valuable advice on issues,” Mr Harwood said.