Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee

Purpose

The Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee is an Advisory Committee. Its purpose is to advocate, inform, and guide Council on improved access and inclusion for all people, including people with disabilities, living, working, studying or visiting the City of Darwin.

Functions

Represent the access and inclusion needs of the Darwin community
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 Council’s 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 Council services, facilities and programs
Guide the implementation of City of Darwin’s Access and Inclusion Plan.

Committee Members

Membership will consist of:

Up to ten (10) community members, with a minimum number of six (6)
Up to four (4) organisational memberships consisting of representation from:
- National Disability Services NT (NDS NT)
- Council on the Ageing NT (COTA NT)
- Relevant/Identified Northern Territory Government representative(s)
- Identified organisation representing vulnerable members of the community which could include refugees and/or new migrants, Indigenous peoples, and the LGBTQI+ community
One (1) Elected Member and one (1) alternate Elected Member