Access and Inclusion Committee

At the Council meeting on the 18 March 2025, members of the Access and Inclusion Committee were endorsed for the current Council term (concluding in September 2028). 

The vision of the Access and Inclusion Committee is to make the City of Canada Bay a more inclusive City with equal opportunities for residents to be actively involved in their diverse community.

The committee is comprised of up to 10 representatives appointed for a four-year term, and its purpose is to:

• Provide expertise and advice to Canada Bay Council to assist implementation of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP)
• Promote access, equity, opportunity and raise awareness of the rights of people with a disability, and people who are socially isolated within the community
• Contribute to increasing inclusion of people across all sections of our diverse community
• Support the implementation of Council’s strategies and plans.

Membership to the committee is voluntary and applications are assessed in accordance with the selection criteria below:

• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, understanding and experience in access and inclusion principles and how they relate to issues in the Canada Bay LGA
• Have an understanding of Council’s DIAP and associated legislative responsibility
• Be collaborative, inclusive and support a sense of belonging for all people from diverse backgrounds
• Be available to attend meetings and demonstrate a willingness to volunteer time to work on the implementation of DIAP actions
• Represent a diverse range of people, including those living with disability, with integrity
• Reside or work (in a paid or voluntary capacity) in the Canada Bay Local Government Area.

For more information read the Access and Inclusion Committee Charter, there's also an Easy Read version.

The first Access and Inclusion Committee meeting was held on Thursday, 24 April 2025 from 2-4pm in the Function Room at Concord Library. The Committee meets quarterly and dates for 2025 are: 24 April; 10 July; 2 October and 20 November.

The minutes from each meeting are available on City of Canada Bay's Council meeting page on the website.

For more information about this committee you can email the Community Development Team.