Expressions of interest for the Whitehorse Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee are now open!
Over the past few years, the Whitehorse Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee has played an important role in our community, from assessing nominations for the Whitehorse Sport and Recreation Awards, to contributing to the AllSports Newsletter, and providing valuable guidance to Council officers on plans and policies that shape sport, recreation and physical activity in Whitehorse.
We’re committed to welcoming a diverse range of voices. We strongly encourage applications from women, men, people with disability, First Nations people, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
To apply, simply follow the link below to the Better Impact site. You’ll be prompted to create an account (if you don’t already have one), and once you’ve signed up, you’ll be taken directly to the application form.
Find the application form on the Better Impact portal here
Have your say. Make a difference. Shape the future of sport and recreation in Whitehorse.
Advisory Committee Objectives
- Provide a forum for sport and recreation-related issues of interest and concern for Whitehorse to be reviewed and considered prior to Council decision making processes on all aspects of the sport, recreation and leisure environment.
- Assist in the preparation or review of key sport and recreation-related strategies and policies.
- Provide input on issues impacting upon sport and recreation within the Whitehorse community.
- Monitor the progress of implementation of Council action/management plans relating to sport and recreation.
- Provide coordination, liaison and communication with other Council appointed community groups and key external stakeholders.
- Encourage and promote sport and recreation activities across all age groups, genders and abilities.
- Provide accessibility of sport and recreation activities to residents of City of Whitehorse.
Committee Member Requirements
The Advisory Committee is made up of a maximum of 10 community representatives, and two Council representatives and administrated by Council’s Active Communities staff.
Membership is open to individuals participating in sport, recreation or physical activity or groups operating within the Whitehorse municipality.
Five members will be appointed for a 2-year term, joining the remaining 5 community member of the group who will be seeing out the conclusion of their two-year term. (refer Terms of Reference ( PDF 133.13KB) ‘Membership’).
Members may be appointed for a maximum of two terms in succession (i.e 4 years). Previous Reference Group members can apply again provided they have not exceeded the maximum of 2 terms in succession.
Nominations are now open for the Whitehorse Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee. For enquiries about the group please contact the Active Communities Project Officer via projectofficer.parksandrec@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
