The new Walkerville Community Committee (WCC) – formerly known as the Women of Walkerville Committee (WOW) – has made changes to better reflect the diversity of the Town of Walkerville population.

The purpose of the recent review was to improve the Committee by creating a greater sense of inclusivity within the Council area, whilst also giving more back to the community.

The Committee includes the Mayor, three Elected Members and three Community Members, to ensure there is optimum involvement from a range of people within the community.

Current Elected Members on the Committee include Mayor Melissa Jones, Deputy Mayor Liz Trotter, Councillor Aman Kaur and Councillor John Zeppel. Deputy Mayor Trotter was appointed as Presiding Member at the 20 February 2023 Ordinary Council meeting for a term of two years.

The WCC will be involved in a range of activities, including:

• Organising fundraising initiatives to provide events, activities and services that will benefit the Town of Walkerville community.
• Identifying areas of enhancement and improvement for the area that will benefit the community.
• Applying for grants, where appropriate.
• Seeking corporate or private sponsorships to support the Committee’s activities.
• Donating surplus funds to registered charities that are identified by the Committee (subject to Council approval).
• Ensuring its activities reflect the aspirations of the Council’s Strategic Plan.
• Engaging and liaising with members of the community, local schools and organisations for fundraising activities, where collaboration is in the best interest of the community wellbeing.

This Committee meets at least four times a year at the Civic and Community Centre, which is located at 66 Walkerville Terrace, Gilberton.

To find past Committee agendas, minutes and other documents of relevance, visit the Agendas and Minutes page.

You can view the Walkerville Community Committee Terms of Reference here.