Access and Inclusion Committee

Applications to join the Access and Inclusion Committee are now closed.

Thank you to everyone that applied. For more information, please contact Council's Community Services team on 9911 6244.

About the committee

The vision of the Access and Inclusion Committee to make the City of Canada Bay a more inclusive City with equal opportunities for residents to be actively involved in their diverse community.

The committee is comprised of up to 10 representatives and its purpose is to:

• Provide expertise and advice to Canada Bay Council to assist implementation of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP)
• Promote access, equity, opportunity and raise awareness of the rights of people with a disability, and people who are socially isolated within the community
• Contribute to increasing inclusion of people across all sections of our diverse community
• Support the implementation of Council’s strategies and plans.

Membership to the committee is voluntary and applications will be assessed in accordance with the selection criteria below:

• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, understanding and experience in access and inclusion principles and how they relate to issues in the Canada Bay LGA
• Have an understanding of Council’s DIAP and associated legislative responsibility
• Be collaborative, inclusive and support a sense of belonging for all people from diverse backgrounds
• Be available to attend meetings and demonstrate a willingness to volunteer time to work on the implementation of DIAP actions
• Represent a diverse range of people, including those living with disability, with integrity
• Reside or work (in a paid or voluntary capacity) in the Canada Bay Local Government Area
• Representatives of political parties are excluded.

For more information click here to read the Access and Inclusion Committee Charter.