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

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.

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).

Committee 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.

Meeting frequency

Committee meetings are held on the fourth Friday of every second month from 10am to 12pm (unless negotiated otherwise due to availability) at various locations throughout the Shire, or virtually if required.

Committee period

The current Committee was appointed for a two-year term from June 2025.

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

Meeting minutes

Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - 23 August 2024(DOCX, 1MB)

Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - 28 June 2024(DOCX, 1MB)