Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee

The Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee aims to make Nillumbik a more welcoming, inclusive and accessible place for people with disability, their families and carers.

Join the Committee

Nillumbik Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from local people to join our Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee (IAAC) for a two-year term (June 2025 – May 2027). Meetings are on the fourth Friday of every second month between 10am and 12pm at the Council Offices, Civic Drive Greensborough, unless otherwise determined by the committee. 

The committee consists of people with disability, carers, and representatives from key local disability services and community groups who provide support to people with disability in Nillumbik. It provides a mechanism for members to support the development and delivery of actions within Council Plans and Strategies concerning inclusion and access for people with disability and their carers. If you have relevant lived experience or expertise, a good understanding of local issues that relate to inclusion, and a willingness to contribute collaboratively and constructively we encourage you to apply.

Details of the committee objectives, membership, the role of committee members and more is provided in the Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee Terms of Reference(DOCX, 962KB).

How to apply

Applications will be assessed against the selection criteria listed in the Terms of Reference.

Applications open 3 March 2025.

Express your interest

Expressions of interest close Monday 7 April 2025.

For more information, for assistance to complete your Expression of Interest, or to request the Terms of Reference and the Expression of Interest forms in an alternative format contact the Disability Inclusion team on 0438 277 428 or email inclusion@nillumbik.vic.gov.au.

Council welcomes contact via the National Relay Service (NRS). 

Objectives

• Support the development and delivery of actions within Council Plans and Strategies concerning inclusion and access for people with disability and their carers.
• Advocate on barriers and issues affecting people with disability in Nillumbik.
• Consult with and represent the voice and interests of people with disability and carers.
• Respond to and provide input and feedback on proposed strategies, policies or action plans developed by Council.
• Provide a forum for the discussion of issues or barriers which may impact health, safety, wellbeing and resilience of people with disability and carers.
• Support opportunities to raise awareness and create a platform for leadership to promote inclusive communities.

Membership

This Committee is chaired by a Councillor representative who is appointed annually at Council's Extraordinary Meeting held in November.

All Advisory Committee positions are unpaid positions.

The IAAC will consist of up to 14 members, and will include:

• Appointed Councillor to act as chairperson. If a second Councillor is appointed, they are to act as Chair in the appointed Councillor’s absence.
• Community representatives, key local disability service providers and community groups and will be selected to represent the diverse needs of the disability community in Nillumbik, including but not limited to people with disability, their families, carers and advocates. 
• A balance of membership representation across groups, including but not limited to representatives living in rural Nillumbik, and from diverse backgrounds including LGBTIQA+, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities.