Our Valley, Our Voices
A community conversation about the future of the Ovens Valley.
Voices for Ovens Valley brings people together across the region to listen and consult on what matters locally. We support a community-led process to identify and back an independent candidate for the seat of Ovens Valley for the 2026 Victorian state election.
Our Mission for the Ovens Valley
Voices for Ovens Valley is a community-led, independent group bringing people together to listen, discuss what matters locally, and support a community-led process to identify and back an independent candidate for the 2026 Victorian state election. We focus on values -based representation and local priorities, operating entirely without party politics. We are guided by our values of community, integrity, respect and courage.
The Community-Led Selection Process
Listening
Expressions of Interest
Assessment
Engaging with Ovens Valley residents to understand shared priorities and local values.
Inviting local people to express interest to become a potential community endorsed candidate.
Design and run a process for potential candidates to demonstrate their capabilities, experience and values
Community Event
Endorsement
2026 Readiness
A public forum to meet potential candidates and join the conversation about our future.
The community-led identification and backing of the independent candidate.
Supporting the next phase of the community endorsed candidate for the Ovens Valley.