Recruitment is now underway for six positions on the Disability Council NSW, the official advisory group to the NSW Government on all matters related to disability.
People with lived experience of disability, particularly those from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The Council is seeking applications from people with the skills to support the group’s executive, especially in undertaking research, collaborating with stakeholders, and drafting position papers.
The Council meets four times a year in Sydney, but members can attend meetings online. There is some work outside of the meetings, including reading papers and preparing reports, as well as representing the council at events and other committees.
The Council’s responsibilities under the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 include:
- Monitoring the implementation of Government policy
- Advising the Minister for Disability Inclusion on emerging issues relating to people with disability
- Promoting the inclusion of people with disability in the community
- Consulting with similar councils and bodies, and people with disability.
Being on the Disability Council NSW is not a ‘job’, but members are paid sitting fees to attend meetings and for travel, accommodation, and other reasonable requests as part of the role.
For more information about the Disability Council NSW and to apply, visit the website. Applications close on 29 September 2024.
Minister for Disability Inclusion Kate Washington said:
“The Disability Council NSW plays a vital role in helping make our state more inclusive and accessible.
“This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in shaping disability inclusion policy in NSW and I encourage people to apply.
“If you’re passionate about disability rights or policy and want to live in a more inclusive community, this is your chance to be at the heart of change for people with disability in NSW.”
Disability Council NSW member and elite para-athlete Julie Charlton said:
“Living with a disability, you constantly have to advocate for yourself because the world’s not made for you. So, you have to make the world realise that, and then change it.
“Being on the council has given me the opportunity to learn from the experiences of other members and their professional expertise. It’s also been a chance to learn about sectors I’ve never advocated for or worked in, such as transport and housing, and how to interact with people in decision-making positions.
“It’s so nice to have a group of people with a common interest all working together for the greater good of our community. I highly recommend that anybody with a lived experience of disability, has interactions with people with disability or cares about community, apply for the Disability Council NSW.”
