Call for Expressions of Interest - Disability Inclusion Working Group

Published on 23 May 2025

Snowy Valleys Council is inviting expressions of interest from individuals with lived experience of disability to contribute to a newly established Disability Inclusion Working Group

The initiative is part of Council’s ongoing commitment to ensuring its services, programs, and initiatives are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of people with disability.

Acting General Manager Jessica Quilty said the working group will help to embed inclusive thinking across the organisation.

“This working group will allow us to check in with the right people at the right time, whether it's reviewing a new policy, planning an event, or designing a public space,” Ms Quilty said.

Unlike traditional committees, the Disability Inclusion Working Group will not require members to attend regular meetings. Instead, Council is seeking to build a network of individuals who can be consulted on an as-needed basis, providing valuable insights and feedback when specific disability-related perspectives are required.

Ms Quilty said, “This flexible approach recognises the diverse commitments and access needs of participants, while still ensuring that the voices of people with disability are central to the organisation’s planning and decision-making processes.”

Council is seeking people passionate about creating a more inclusive community who are willing to share their knowledge and experience to support better outcomes.

Expressions of interest are encouraged by people with a diverse range of disabilities and lived experiences, as well as carers and professionals working in the disability sector

For more information and to make a submission visit Council’s website www.svc.nsw.gov.au/eoi

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