APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR NSW DISABILITY COUNCIL

Passionate advocates and community leaders can now apply for positions on the NSW Disability Council, an independent advisory body set up to help shape more inclusive and accessible communities.

Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Alister Henskens said the Council plays an important role in advising the NSW Government on issues that affect people with disability.

“From the inception of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, NSW has led the way, both in the world-leading rollout and advocating for changes to make it better,” Mr Henskens said.

“We’re also working hard to create a more inclusive and accessible NSW and the Disability Council plays an important role in helping our Government do that by representing the views and opinions of people with disability across the state.”

The 12-person Disability Council was established under the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 and performs several key functions, including:

·         Monitoring the implementation of government policy;

·         Advising the Minister on emerging issues relating to people with disability;

·         Promoting Disability Inclusion Action Plans;

·         Consulting with people with disability and relevant councils and bodies; and

·         Conducting research about matters relating to people with disability.

 Disability Council Deputy Chair Dr Jill Duncan said being a member of the Council is an opportunity to contribute to disability policy and practice in NSW. 

“Diversity is a big focus for the Council as it strengthens our decision-making as a group,” Dr Duncan said. 

“We want to harness the knowledge and experience of a wide variety of individuals and I encourage anyone who is interested to apply online.”

Applications are open until Sunday 19 September. For more information and to apply, visit, https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/disability-council-board-members-267207.