Monthly Archives: June 2016
Congratulations to OAM recipient Sheila Byard
At the Parliament of Victoria on 29 February 2016, Sheila Byard seen here with L-R, The Hon Bruce Atkinson MLC, President of the Legislative Assembly, Cr Helen Harris OAM , Cr Coral Ross, President of ALGWA and Judy Maddigan, former … Continue reading
Civics and citizenship – Supporting young people’s participation – especially girls!
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VMC Youth Commissioner will be a leader speaker at the ‘My Vote My Voice’
Victoria Multicultural Commission Youth Commissioner Ms. Tina Hosseini has accepted our invitation to be a lead speaker at the ‘My Vote My Voice’ event in Legislative Council Chamber, Parliament of Victoria on Friday 12 August 2016. Miss Hosseini is the … Continue reading
What do you think about ways to encourage more women to stand for local council?
Women make up more than 50 per cent of the Victorian population yet State Government data shows just 217 of the state’s 622 councillors are female — that’s less than 35 per cent. .And cross our 79 councils, there are … Continue reading