Recruitment is now underway for six positions on the Disability Council NSW, the official advisory group to the NSW Government on issues related to disability.
People with lived experience of disability, and in particular those from diverse backgrounds, are encouraged to apply for the positions. The Council would like to see applications from people with skills that will support the group’s executive, including in undertaking research, collaborating with stakeholders and drafting position papers.
The Council meets four times a year in Sydney, but members can attend meetings online. There is some work outside of the meetings, including reading papers and preparing reports, as well as representing the council at events and other committees.
Being on the Disability Council NSW is not a ‘job’, but members are paid sitting fees to attend meetings and for travel, accommodation, and other reasonable requests as part of the role.
What is it like to be on the Disability Council?
Council member and elite para-athlete Julie Charlton spoke about her time as a member.
“Being on the council has given me the opportunity to learn from the experiences of other members and their professional expertise. It’s also been a chance to learn about sectors I’ve never advocated for or worked in, such as transport and housing, and how to interact with people in decision-making positions,” she explained.
“It’s so nice to have a group of people with a common interest all working together for the greater good of our community. I highly recommend that anybody with a lived experience of disability, has interactions with people with disability or cares about community, apply for the Disability Council NSW.”
For more information about the Disability Council NSW, or to find out how to apply, visit the Disability Council NSW website. Applications close on 29 September 2024.