MHCC Advisory Council: Expression of Interest

www.mhcc.vic.gov.au

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* 1. Personal details

First name:

Surname:

Address:

Mobile phone:

Other phone:

Email:

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* 2. I identify as a:

Consumer

Consumer worker (please include role title)

Carer/family member

Carer/family member worker (please include role title)

Service worker (please include role title and name of service)

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* 3. This section is optional to complete. We want to make sure our Advisory Council is inclusive of the diversity of the whole community and this information will be considered in the selection process for the Advisory Council. We will not share this information with any other organisation.

Please tick all of the below that apply:

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

LGBTQI+

Person from a culturally and linguistically diverse background

Person from rural or regional area

Person with disability/person with disabilities

Senior Victorian (over 55)

Young person (under 25)

Other experiences of diversity (please specify)

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* 4. Why are you applying to join the MHCC Advisory Council? (up to 150 words)

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* 5. What experiences, skills or expertise will you bring to the MHCC's Advisory Council? (up to 150 words)

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* 6. Please tell us if there is any other information you would like us to know about you. This could include past or current work or volunteer roles, any qualifications you may have or involvement in other working groups or networks. (up to 150 words)

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* 7. Would you like to be considered for the position of Chair of the Advisory Council?

Yes

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* 8. If your answer is yes, please tell us why you would like to be the Chair of the Advisory Council and what skills and experience you could bring to this role. (up to 150 words)

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* 9. From time to time Advisory Council members are given the opportunity to advise and contribute to strategic MHCC projects. Please indicate your availability to assist with projects:

Only available to attend a meeting every two months

Two to four hours per month

Five to ten hours per month

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* 10. Please provide the name and contact details of two referees:

Referee name 1:

Phone number:

Referee name 2:

Phone number:

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* 11. Please let us know if you would like us to keep your contact details on file to be contacted about future MHCC projects or consultations outside of the Advisory Council.

Yes

Other Information:

1. The Advisory Council usually meets at the MHCC offices on a weekday, during normal business hours, every two months. The meetings run for two hours and videoconferencing is available. During COVID-19 we have been meeting via Microsoft Teams and we will support people to set this up if needed.

2. The closing date for expressions of interest is Wednesday, 6 January 2021. All expressions of interest will be reviewed by the Senior Advisor, Lived Experience & Education and all those shortlisted will be invited to attend an interview. Interviews will take place between 18 to 22 January 2021 and the first Advisory Council meeting will be on Tuesday, 16 March 2021.

3. Advisory Council meetings in 2021 will be held on the following dates: 16 March, 11 May, 13 July, 14 September and 16 November. Members are strongly encouraged to attend all meetings in order for the Advisory Council to be able to effectively contribute to the MHCC's work. If a Member is unable to attend three or more meetings in a row, the MHCC may choose to vacate that Member's position on the Advisory Council.

4. Members who are contributing outside of their paid work receive remuneration of $165 per meeting (preparation and attendance) and a rate of $55 per hour for work on projects.

5. Advisory Council Members will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.