Join the Disability Advisory Committee

Greater Shepparton City Council is calling for nominations from local residents for the Greater Shepparton Disability Advisory Committee.

Committee members meet at least 10 times per year from February to December each year. 

About the DAC

Greater Shepparton City Council supports the rights and aspirations of all community members regardless of their Disability.

The purpose of the Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) is to provide a platform for advocacy and representation on issues relating to people living with a disability in the community to support and inform Council future directions relating to issues affecting those with a disability, inform good decision making and enhance inclusive practices across Council.

You can find the DAC Terms of Reference along with the current Universal Inclusion and Access Plan (UAIP) on the Disability Advisory Committee page.

Selection process and timeline

  1. 26 April 2025 Expression of Interest (EOI’s) open.
  2. 16 May 2025 EOIs close.

Following close of the EOI period, a selection panel will convene to review the applications that have been received. Interviews with suitable candidates will be conducted to confirm suitability. Selected members will be appointed to the Committee via endorsement at a Council meeting.

Some facts about the DAC

  • Meetings are bi-monthly for up to 90 minutes.
  • You do not need experience to join the group. Anyone is welcome to apply.
  • You will have opportunities to provide advice to Council on how to make Greater Shepparton more accessible and inclusive.
  • You will have the opportunity hear from and and work with other service providers within the sector working in Greater Shepparton.
  • Assist in planning events that celebrate the achievements of people with disability in the community.
  • Assist in planning events that promote access and inclusion in the community
  • Participating on the DAC will provide an opportunity to build your confidence and develop your leadership and advocacy skills.
  • It’s not all work and no play — there is also ample time to socialise, chat and exchange ideas with your fellow committee members.

Selection criteria

  • Diversity in membership.
  • Willingness to share your insights and experience of disability.
  • Keen to work with other people that share your interest in access and inclusion matters.
  • A desire to make Greater Shepparton inclusive of everyone regardless of their age or ability.
  • A demonstrated commitment to attend committee meetings.

Meeting schedule

The DAC meets bi-monthly on the second Thursday of the month from 12pm to 1.30pm.

How to apply

Complete the online form below, download a hard-copy version of the EOI form from the links provided, or contact Council's Access and Positive Ageing Officer on (03) 5832 9700.

Expressions of interest close at midnight on 16 May 2025.

* Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

Getting to know you

Are you applying as a:

  • community member representing the interests of the Greater Shepparton positive ageing community;
  • non-profit organisation, group or network that work to improve the participation, representation, recognition, safety and wellbeing of people over the age of 65; or
  • representative of businesses who is committed to the representation, recognition, safety and wellbeing of people who are over the age of 65 in Greater Shepparton?

Select only one.

Tell us a little about yourself.

Everyone is an individual with different needs. If you need some assistance to get involved with the DAC please call Council's Access and Positive Ageing Officer on 5832 9700 to have a chat about your needs. All discussions about your access needs are private and confidential.

Referees

Please provide contact details for one or more people who would act as a referee for you.

Note: If you have nominated representing an organisation, group, network or business, please provide at least details of at least one referee from the organisation, group, network or business.

Referee 1

Referee 2

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