2023 Board Advisory Groups

The PWDA Board have opened nominations for the PWDA Board Advisory Groups.

The Board Advisory Groups which are seeking new members are:

• Governance Advisory Group
• Membership and Engagement Advisory Group
• Strategic Directions Advisory Group

This is an opportunity for PWDA Members who have lived experience of disability and would like to:

• Contribute to the work of PWDA in a voluntary capacity,
• Work with other members to offer PWDA advice about major issues that affect people with lived experience of disability,
• Make sure all our members' voices are heard through participatory, inclusive and accessible processes,
• Work together with other members on ways to reduce barriers to participation; and
• Connect with other people with lived experience of disability.

Your Benefits

• Meeting new people with lived experience of disability who have common interests.
• Contribute your expertise to assist people living with disability.
• Learning new skills and gaining experience from being involved in an advisory group.

If this sounds like you then please read the descriptions of each Advisory Group below, complete and send in an Expression of Interest (EOI) form for the specific Advisory Group you are interested in by close of business Friday 28 April 2023!

Governance Advisory Group

The PWDA Governance Advisory Group is:

• Composed of up to seven PWDA members, including up to three Ordinary Members in a voluntary capacity.
• Selected through an open-call process and composed of individuals with lived experience of disability from diverse backgrounds including people from regional areas, diversity in genders/sexualities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, diverse disability types, race/ethnicity and age to ensure the experience and expertise is reflective of the excluded groups we aim to support and amplify.
• The commitment is a voluntary two-year term.

Selection Criteria and Process

PWDA Governance Advisory Group members will be selected based on the following criteria:

• A person with lived experience of disability,
• A person who is a member of PWDA (or prepared to become a member),
• A person who is committed and interested to supporting the work of PWDA,
• Interested in governance or raising your capacity and skills regarding governance issues, polices and procedural processes,
• Able to connect virtually (by Zoom or teleconference),
• Able to commit to attending and contributing to the Governance Advisory Group (on a monthly basis).

Selection Process

PWDA Governance Advisory Group selection process will be carried out in a transparent, inclusive and participatory manner.

• Once the fourteen (14) day deadline is closed, the PWDA Governance & Compliance Coordinator will forward nominations to the Governance Advisory Group Convenor.
• The Governance Advisory Group Convener will decide on the new members.

How to apply