Outstanding Advocate of People with Disabilities

Criteria

This award recognises the achievement of an individual, organisation, group or business that has contributed to improving the lives of people with a disability.

The judging panel will consider:

  • How the achievement has assisted people with disabilities to actively participate in their community
  • How the achievement has contributed to improving the accessibility of the built environment
  • The significance and/or impact on the development of the disability sector
  • Is the initiative new or existing? Is it inclusive of people with a range of disabilities?
  • If the achievement included people with a disability in the development and decision-making associated with the initiative and if it involved partnerships with other organisations or individuals
  • If the achievement has been ongoing
  • If it contributed to the employment of people with a disability
  • Nominees can be recognised for paid or voluntary work and may or may not have a disability.

Download: Outstanding Advocate of People with Disabilities Criteria and Guidelines(PDF, 611KB)

Nominate now


Nominations close Sunday 13 July 2025.

For more information or assistance with your nomination

Barb Wallace - Access & Inclusion Community Development Officer
Phone: 9518 3637
Email: barb.wallace@monash.vic.gov.au

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