The City of Port Phillip Council endorsed the establishment of LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee on 19 May 2021.
This was part of its ongoing commitment to members of City of Port Phillip 's lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual communities (LGBTIQA+).
Call for new member nominations
To ensure our City continues to be a safe, welcoming and inclusive place where people of all backgrounds and ages can thrive, we are inviting community members to join our LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee. Council is seeking to fill up to 11 vacancies on this committee.
You will provide advice to Council on issues impacting LGBTIQA+ residents, visitors, businesses and the wider community to help steer the development and implementation of the Port Phillip LGBTIQA+ Action Plan.
Council will aim to ensure that members of the Committee reflect a balance between individuals and organisations and the community and business sectors.
Nominees must work, study, or reside in the Port Phillip and they are selected on the basis of their:
- identification as LGBTIQA+
- capacity to consult with the LGBTIQA+ community and represent a wide range of views
- understanding of the needs of the LGBTIQA+ community
- capacity to analyse information and provide advice on issues affecting the LGBTIQA+ community.
- Submit a nomination
How to Apply
- Nominate yourself by completing the Nomination Form by Sunday, 17 October 2021 midnight.
- Assistance is available for translation into any language and completion of the application form (in English).
- A Word version of the application form is also available upon request.
Please note that shortlisted nominees will be required to attend an interview in early November before the final selection is endorsed by Council at its December 2021 Council Meeting.
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Diversity Office, Community Building and Inclusion
The City of Port Phillip (CoPP)
Address: St Kilda Town Hall, 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182
Tel: 03 9209 6694
Website: www.portphillip.vic.gov.au