FAQs

The Elders Advisory Group meets four times a year on Wednesdays at 10am – 1pm at Council House, 27 St Georges Terrace Perth. 

The final meeting date for 2024 is Wednesday, 4 December. The proposed dates for 2025 will be advised at this time.

Members will be compensated for their attendance and participation in meetings at the rate agreed between the City and the Group. The current rate is:

• $300 per member for up to four hours; or 
• $600 per member for up to eight hours. 

Non-standard fees for other activities and involvement will be agreed to prior to the event.

Members are entitled to be reimbursed for the reasonable cost of travelling to/from meetings of the Group by way of either:

• Cab charge vouchers; or
• reimbursement of parking costs.

Member composition will aim to achieve a diverse range of relevant industry backgrounds and/or cultural networks to facilitate a broad range of perspectives in Advisory Group.

Advisory group members may include but not be limited to:

• People recognised as Aboriginal Elders within their community;
• Members of, or Elders who were previously members of relevant peak bodies;
• Members of organisations that provide relevant services and cultural services to the wider community.

The following qualities will also be considered when appointing members to the Group:

• Experience working in teams, with community groups, boards or organisations;
• Knowledge, living or lived experience relative to the purpose and objectives of the group as outlined in the specific objectives.

At the close of the application period the Elders Advisory Group and the City of Perth will assess applications based on the individual qualities of applicants and membership composition as outlined.

Applicants may be interviewed as part of the selection process.

Members endorsed by the existing Elders Advisory Group are then appointed in writing by the Chief Executive Officer of the City.

Please complete and submit the Nomination Form to the City’s Community Services Team by filling out the online form or by email, post or in person. Nominations close 6pm Sunday, 11 August 2024.

Email:                cmsinbox@cityofperth.wa.gov.au

In person:         Council House, 27 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000

Post:                  City of Perth, GPO Box C120, Perth WA 6839

Please contact the City’s Community Services team with any queries you may have.   

This document can be provided in alternative formats upon request. 

Assistance to complete your nomination can be provided. This includes over the phone, in person and through Teams/Zoom. 

Options to submit your nomination in an alternative format (including video) are also possible.

The City’s Community Services team can be contacted by:

Email:                      cmsinbox@cityofperth.wa.gov.au

Telephone:            9461 3333

In person:              Council House, 27 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000

The City will contact all nominees to advise of the outcome by the week commencing Monday 30 September 2024.