Reference Group
The CUAC Reference Group is an advisory body to the CUAC Board and forms an important link between CUAC and consumers, particularly low income, disadvantaged and rural consumers. The Reference Group advises CUAC on grassroots consumer issues and provides a forum for discussion of consumer research and policy. This input is a particularly valuable contribution to our annual work planning processes.
CUAC has recently reviewed and revised the structure and function of the Reference Group, and has appointed Reference Group representatives for 2013-2015. Current Reference Group members are:
|
Organisation |
Representative |
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Alternative Technology Association |
Damien Moyse, Energy Projects and Policy Manager |
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Brotherhood of St Laurence |
Dr Victoria Johnson, Research & Policy Manager, Equity in response to climate change |
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Consumer Action Law Centre |
Janine Rayner, Senior Policy Officer – Energy |
|
Community Information and Support Victoria |
Minh Nguyen, Sector Development Officer |
|
Council on the Ageing |
Randal Harkin, Member, Victoria Policy Council |
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Council of Single Mothers and their Children, Inc |
Jane Stanley, Executive Officer |
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Country Women’s Association of Victoria Inc |
Marie Vassallo, Social Issues Chairman |
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Financial and Consumer Rights Council |
Peter Gartlan, Executive Officer |
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Good Shepherd Youth and Family Service |
Tanya Corrie, Social Policy Researcher |
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National Seniors Australia |
Neville Daynes, Member Services Officer, Victorian State Office |
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Kildonan UnitingCare |
Joanna Leece, Senior Manager, Financial Inclusion and Energy |
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Springvale Community Aid and Advice Bureau |
Rita Battaglin, Pathway and Support Services Manager |
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Victorian Council of Social Service |
Dean Lombard, Senior Policy Advisor |
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Victorian Farmers Federation |
Darryl Harrison, Policy Manager |
Applications for Reference Group membership
The CUAC Board will consider applications for membership of the Reference Group on an as needs basis. If you are interested in representing your organisation on the Reference Group, please contact the Executive Officer, Jo Benvenuti on (03) 9639 7600.