Gender equity

Council is committed to a safe and just community, through addressing gender inequity, the breaking down of gender stereotypes and addressing the drivers of violence against women, girls and persons of gender diverse identity.    

As the closest level of government to the community Council has the capacity to influence gender equity through its service design and provision, local strategic investment and organisational human resource management policies and procedures.  

Victorian Local Government Women's Charter

Council is a signatory to the Victorian Local Government Women's Charter.