The CIRG is established as consultative group to provide strategic advice and expertise to assist WALGA in the development and implementation of effective advocacy and policy in community development and social policy on behalf, and for the benefit, of the Local Government Sector.
The formation of the Community Industry Reference Group was endorsed by WALGA State Council in May 2019. The group consists of Local Government Directors and Managers in the field of community development.
To view the Terms of Reference, click here
The CIRG opened nominations for members in 2022, with new members joining from the Shire of Shark Bay, Shire of Mt Magnet, Shire of Harvey, Shire of Perenjori and the City of Kwinana. Read more about the members here.
The membership of the group includes:
Kylie Johnson |
City of Perth |
Mark Bishop |
City of Swan |
Gail Bowman |
City of Cockburn |
Michael Holland |
City of Rockingham |
Natalie Martin-Goode |
Town of Victoria Park |
Arron Minchin (Chair) |
City of Karratha |
Debbie Terelinck |
City of Wanneroo |
Jude Thomas |
City of Mandurah |
Christine Young |
City of Melville |
Tralee Cable |
Shire of Mt Magnet |
Nola Comerford-Smith |
Shire Perenjori |
Garry Fisher |
City of Kwinana |
Deborah Wilkes |
Shire of Shark Bay |
Kirstie Davis |
Shire of Harvey |
For more information about CIRG, email
community@walga.asn.au