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.

Cr Steven Threlfall (Chair)
Councillor
Greater Shepparton City Council

Sharon Terry
Manager Environment
Greater Shepparton City Council

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

Helen Murdoch
Manager Communications and Engagement
Goulburn Valley Water

Uncle Lance James - outgoing
Elders Council Representative
Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation

Terry Court
Member
Goulburn Valley Environment Group

Troy Snelling
Secondary and Transitions Manager
Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project

Phil Chua
Shepparton Region Irrigation Forum
Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority

Simon Cowan
River & Wetland Health Program Manager
Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority

Eloise Rich
District Manager Northern Rivers
Parks Victoria

Kathryn Foster
Respectful Relationships Liaison Officer
Department of Education

Fiona Stuart
Landcare Facilitator
Goulburn Murray Landcare Network

Aunty Cheryl Bourke
Cultural Advisor
Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative

Dr William Cross
Public Health Unit Clinical Director
Goulburn Valley Health

Rod McLennan
Community Representative

Bruce Cumming
Community Representative

Paul Huckett - Outgoing
Community Representative

Kim Chua - Outgoing
Community Representative

Soon to be appointed
Community Representative