Purpose

The Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee (the Committee) is established in accordance with section 82 of the Local Government Act 2019 (NT). The purpose of the Committee is to advocate, inform, and guide Council on improved access and inclusion for all people with disabilities, living, working, studying, or visiting Darwin.

Functions

represent the access and inclusion needs of the Darwin community
advise Council on ways to actively contribute to the development and implementation of best practice policy, procedures, planning, and programming to increase community inclusion outcomes
identify actions that City of Darwin can take to improve access and inclusion of services, facilities, and programs
identify gaps, issues and challenges relating to access and inclusion that City of Darwin can advocate for and/or partner with businesses, services and organisations to address
advocate for access and inclusion through providing education and information to improve community awareness of the needs and rights of those with access and inclusion issues, through positive and proactive media, social marketing, community events, festivals, forums, and other initiatives
keep Council informed on industry developments, standards, and legislation which can improve access and inclusion to services, facilities, and programs
guide the development and implementation of City of Darwin's Access Strategy and review the existing strategy.

Committee Members

Membership will consist of:

up to eight community members
four organisational memberships consisting of:
- National Disability Services NT (NDS NT)
- Council on the Ageing NT (COTA NT)
- Relevant Northern Territory Government representative(s)
- Identified organisation representing members of the community for whom access and inclusion are important areas of focus.
one Elected Member
one Elected Member (alternate)
The Lord Mayor, who may attend as ex-officio.