Access and Inclusion Committee

The vision of the Access and Inclusion Committee 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 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 will be 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
• Representatives of political parties are excluded.

For more information click here to read the Access and Inclusion Committee Charter.