• 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

The Reference Group 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.

We are looking for people who:

• Are an active member or participant of at least one Whitehorse sport, recreation or physical activity or group
• Are willing to participate in the Reference Group for a minimum of one year or two years
• Want to make a difference to their local community
• Can promote engagement opportunities with the Whitehorse sport, recreation and leisure community through own networks

For the 2023 year five members will be appointed for a 12 month term and five members will be appointed for a two year term (refer Terms of Reference ( PDF 155.38KB) ‘Terms of Appointment’). 

Members may be appointed for a maximum of two terms in succession. 

If you are interested in applying, please complete the Expression of Interest form below.