We are seeking expressions of interest from community members to join Council's Access and Inclusion Advisory Panel.

To promote an inclusive community and enhance the participation of people with disability in community life.

The panel will provide advice to support Council to implement the Disability Inclusion Action plan, as well as provide lived experience advice on key initiatives to achieve improved outcomes for people with disability in Waverley.

The Terms of Reference for the Panel are available to view from the Document library (right). A word version is also available in the Document Library.

Panel membership will comprise:

• The Mayor (or the Mayor's delegate) and three Councillors
• Up to eight community members who have a direct experience of disability either personally, professionally or through a care or support role.

The term of membership is two years. Community members will be appointed on an individual basis and not as a representative of an organisation, advocacy body, or stakeholder group.

Meetings of the panel will be held at least three times per year in March, June, and September each year.

In recognition of the expert advice sought by Council from the panel, each community representative will be paid a nominal fee of $200 per meeting.

Candidates will be assessed against the following selection criteria:

• Live, work or study in the Waverley LGA or the Eastern Suburbs.
• Be able to contribute views and perspectives that represent, as far as is possible, a diverse range of disability.
• Have an interest in and the capacity to provide advice on one or more of the following:
  • the built environment and urban planning
  • social inclusion and civic participation
  • economic participation
  • promotion of inclusive attitudes and behaviours
  • the development, implementation and review of Council’s strategies, policies and practices
• Be willing to provide advice to support Council to implement the Waverley Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
• Be available to participate in meetings out of business hours.

Alternatively, please click here for a hard copy Expression of Interest form, or here for an Easy English form, and return via:

• Email to: aiap@waverley.nsw.gov.au
• Post to: Community Programs, PO Box 9, Bondi Junction 1355
• Submissions close 16 October 2024

Applicants may ask for help to complete the Expression of Interest form. Council’s Community Development Officer Access and Inclusion is available to provide support and can be contacted on 9083 8928 or at annabelle.hayter@waverley.nsw.gov.au