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