EOIs Open For Access And Inclusion Advisory Committee 16 May

Darwin City Council

City of Darwin is seeking expressions of interest for two community members to join the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

The purpose of the Committee is to advocate, inform and guide Council on improved access and inclusion for people of all abilities, living, studying or visiting Darwin.

Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis encouraged passionate individuals with related professional expertise or lived experience of disability to apply.

"We are committed to building a city that is inclusive and accessible for everyone," Mr Vatskalis said.

"The Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee contributes to the development and implementation of policy, procedures, planning and programming to increase community inclusion outcomes.

"The Committee aims to identify gaps, issues and challenges relating to access and inclusion and to provide guidance to City of Darwin to advocate to local businesses, services and organisations to address these concerns," he said.

City of Darwin's Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee advocates, informs and guides Council on improved access and inclusion for people of all abilities, living, studying or visiting the Darwin municipality.

The Committee meets between four and six times a year between February and November.

The Committee does not have any delegation to make decisions on behalf of Council, however can put forward valuable recommendations to Council for consideration and endorsement.

To submit an expression of interest, visit darwin.nt.gov.au/community/programs/access-and-inclusion

Applications close Monday 16 June 2025.

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