Some of the key areas in which you will be involved include:

• Providing a voice to Council and contributing to the development and review of policies, programs and services which may impact people with disabilities, their families, and carers.
  
• Making recommendations to Council on issues and opportunities for people living with disability.
• Contributing to the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of Council’s Disability Action Plan (DAP).
• Provide advice on accessibility and inclusion for Council run community events and activities.

• Gain new skills and knowledge and see your ideas come to life. Support will be provided to committee members to develop knowledge relevant to participation, including self-advocacy training, meetings skills, participation, and communication skills.
  
• Make a difference in your community and influence Council's policies for people living with disability, their families and carers.
  
• Increase your network within the community and meet with other community leaders.
• Feel good about giving back to your community and feel empowered to make a change.
  
• Any disability-related support required to enable participation on the committee will be provided by Council. This includes providing information in alternative formats including large print, Braille, Easy English, and Auslan.
  

• We are looking for a broad representation of people from diverse backgrounds within the City of Casey. If you have lived, experience a disability, provide services for people with disability, or care for a person with a disability, please consider applying.
  
• Residents of the City of Casey, 18 years and older who care and have a passion about their community.
• Be able to commit to attend 8 meetings over a 3-year service period, either online or in-person.
  

• View the Terms of Reference
• View the Quick Guide