Disability Advisory Committee

The Disability Advisory Committee’s aim is to advise Council on service provision and local issues relating to the needs of people with a disability.

There is a particular focus on ensuring the provision of goods, services and facilities are provided to people by Council and within the City of Monash in a manner that does not discriminate against them on the basis that they have or may have a disability. 

Responsibilities

The Disability Advisory Committee aims to create an understanding, compassionate and accessible community for Monash community members living with a disability.

After identifying barriers and issues which impact on people with a disability, the committee provides Council with advice on how these barriers can be removed, and on the Monash Health and Wellbeing Plan. The committee proudly and actively assists Council to promote access and inclusion.

This committee has up to 18 members and includes representation from:

  • Council
  • Individuals living or working in Monash
  • Community agencies, organisations and service providers that focus on providing services to people with a disability in Monash
  • Community groups.

Appointments are for a 2-year term and members may reapply for a further 2-year term.

Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference - Disability Advisory Committee(DOCX, 71KB)

Current Membership

  • Cr Cameron Little
  • Cr Shane McCluskey
  • Iain Cunningham
  • Wanda Egerton
  • Catherine Maguire
  • Revathy Sembuganathan
  • Christine Wilson
  • Rebecca Farrell
  • Fairley Wijesinghe
  • Malcolm Ian Fraser
  • Philip Ryan
  • Samantha Snowden-Finch
  • Carly Grace
  • Emily Raymond
  • Miriana Gazivoda (OC CONNECTIONS)

Meeting Frequency and Duration

This committee meets every 2 months in the evening for 2 hours.

It is expected that each member attends a minimum of 60% of all meetings.

Contact

Barb Wallace, Access and Inclusion Community Development Office
Phone 9518 3637 or email Barb.Wallace@monash.vic.gov.au

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