We are inviting members of the community with lived experience of disability, carers and disability service provides to be part of the Disability Advisory Committee to provide advice on access and inclusion issues for people with disability.

Council’s Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) was established initially in 2001 to provide advice to Council regarding issues that affect people with disability. The committee was impacted by COVID-19 and we are seeking to reactivate the Committee.

The purpose of the DAC will be to provide strategic advice to Council about improving accessibility and inclusion of people with disability within Council and the City of Maribyrnong. The DAC will also provide insight into current and emerging issues affecting local people with disability.

In addition, the Committee will assist in monitoring the implementation of the Disability Action Plan, once endorsed.

The DAC will:

• Provide advice to Council on issues and barriers that affect local people with disability.
• Provide advice to Council Departments during policy or project development and other relevant Council activities e.g. upgrading facilities and open space planning.
• Receive and comment on the progress of specific strategies or plans that encourage inclusive involvement and access of people with disability in Council services, programs and activities.
• Raise advocacy issues for Council to consider on behalf of the community.
• Identify and participate on key projects that strengthen community and Council’s commitment to accessible community wellbeing.
• Monitor the implementation of Council’s Disability Action Plan 2022-2026.
• Annually appoint a Vice Chairperson.

Membership

The DAC will comprise of ten community members. Community members will be inclusive of people with disability, carers or service providers who have a significant role in promoting the rights of people with disability within the municipality.

Membership will, where possible, be balanced in regard to age, gender and ethnicity. Membership will be for a period of two years.

Applications

Expressions of Interest have now closed.

We will now review the applications and advise successful nominees shortly.

For further information please email communitydevelopment@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

If you would like a more accessible format, please call us on 9688 0200 or email:

communityengagement@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

If you need an interpreter, call 131 450

The National Relay Service is available as a phone solution for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment.

• TTY users phone133 677 then ask for 0403 069 790
• Speak and Listen users phone1300 555 727 then ask for 0403 069 790
• For SMS relay, use 0423 677 767