Shell’s CAP is a key component of the refinery’s community engagement model and acts as the advisory group on social and environmental performance. As Chairman, Rob aims to work with the refinery and the community to generate better outcomes for the local area. “I’m very pleased to be elected chairman of the refinery’s Community Advisory Panel as I believe it has enormous potential to help generate improved sustainable development outcomes for local residents,” said Rob. “The CAP will support community consultation that is proactive and inclusive of a broad range of individuals and local interest groups. In doing so we aim to better identify the issues local people are facing and, where possible, help the refinery develop solutions that address them. “Community members can contact the CAP by writing to PO Box 4, Corio, VIC. 3214. Alternatively, an email can be sent via the refinery – geelongrefinery-au@shell.com,” he said. CREATE (Geelong) Inc. is a community-based agency committed to creating opportunities for individuals to grow and learn. It operates from four centres across the northern suburbs of Geelong to deliver pre-vocational, vocational, living skills and personal development programs. Rob has lived in Geelong since the age of six when his family migrated from England. A qualified electrician, Rob has also completed studies in Business Management, Community Service, and Education and Training. He is a published author of a number of books and discussion papers including ‘Working with Young Unemployed People” and “Mastering the Art of Living Independently’. Shell’s Community Advisory Panel members are drawn from the public and private sectors, as well as not-for-profit organisations. They have expertise in a range of areas including environment, health, education, human services, commerce and industry. The CAP members elected Dr Eugene Athan, Director, Department of Infectious Diseases, Barwon Health, as Deputy Chairman. Other CAP members include: - Dr Alexander Jovcic, EPA Manager, South West Region (non-voting member);
- Bob Carraill, Board member, Greening Australia (Victoria) and the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority;
- Geoff Gayner, Geelong Environment Council;
- Glenda Strong, Regional Director, Department of Education and Training;
- Pat Boland, General Manager East Geelong Campus, Gordon Institute of TAFE;
- Christine Ferguson, Regional Coordinator, Neighbourhood Renewal, Department of Human Services;
- Anthony Wilson, CEO, United Way;
- Cr Lou Brazier, Corio Ward Councillor & Deputy Mayor City of Greater Geelong;
- Jim Cousins AO, Chairman, Committee for Geelong;
- Dale Jennings, President, Geelong Chamber of Commerce; and,
- Joan McGovern, External Affairs Manager, Shell Geelong Refinery (non-voting member).
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