Current RiverConnect Implementation Advisory Committee representatives

The Implementation Advisory Committee (IAC) brings together many partners and stakeholders to ensure the development of the RiverConnect program continues to meet the community’s needs whilst delivering on shared priorities.

Membership to the Implementation Advisory Committee may change over time to include relevant stakeholders. Nomination processes, roles and responsibilities for partner representation is detailed via a 3-year Terms of Reference document. Within this, community representation is welcomed through a public nomination and appointment process.

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Cr Sam Spinks (Chair)
Councillor
Greater Shepparton City Council

Sharon Terry
Manager Environment
Greater Shepparton City Council

Cr Geoff Dobson
Councillor
Greater Shepparton City Council

Jane Roots
Regional Manager, Natural Environment Programs
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Helen Murdoch
Manager Communications and Engagement
Goulburn Valley Water

Uncle Lance James
Elders Council Representative
Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation

Terry Court
Member
Goulburn Valley Environment Group

Vacant
Youth Development Officer
Greater Shepparton Young Champions

Alfred Heuperman
Sustainable Irrigation Region People and Planning Irrigation Committee
Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority

Carl Walters
Shepparton Irrigation Region Executive Officer
Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority

Jessica Reid
District Manager
Parks Victoria

Elizabeth Parker
Early Childhood Performance and Planning Advisor
Department of Education

Fiona Stuart
Landcare Facilitator
Goulburn Murray Landcare Network

Cheryl Bourke
Cultural Advisor
Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative

Joshua Freeman
Executive Director Community Care & Mental Health and Chief Allied Health Officer
Goulburn Valley Health

Paul Huckett
Community Representative

Jay Whittaker
Community Representative

Kimberley Chau
Community Representative

Rod McLennan
Community Representative

Bruce Cumming
Community Representative