Top of page
Accessibility

Group seeks passionate accessibility advocates in Australia

blurred movement disabled man on a city street

Residents with experience and a passion for inclusive and accessible communities are invited to nominate for a new Council advisory group.

The Access Advisory Working Group will find positive solutions to help ensure the Armidale region’s facilities, services and activities are inclusive for everyone who lives, works and plays in the region.

The 10-member group will include representation of several groups in the community, including people with disability, parents and carers with young children, seniors, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, youth and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

“We’re also looking for representation of people who have temporary restrictions to access and inclusion, possibly because of an injury or health issues,” Armidale Regional Council Mayor Simon Murray said.

“It’s also important this new group includes local business operators and providers of services.”

“We’re seeking people who are committed to breaking down barriers that inhibit people from participating and contributing to our community,” he said.

“Inclusion in a key ingredient in the wellbeing of individuals and communities and the new working group will feed recommendations and information to the wellbeing committee,” Cr Murray said.

Expressions of interest are open until 4 March.

For more information, visit https://yoursay.armidale.nsw.gov.au

You might also like

Man in wheelchair crossing the street Man in wheelchair crossing the street

Council seeks feedback on Universal Access and Inclusion Plan 2026–2030

Greater Shepparton City Council is developing its new Universal Access…

Men in wheelchair with his friend spending time together in the park during a sunny day Men in wheelchair with his friend spending time together in the park during a sunny day

Making Tasmania’s parks and reserves more accessible

A number of parks around the state are now more…

Girl in wheelchair geeting off the bus in the yard of Jakarta City Hall Girl in wheelchair geeting off the bus in the yard of Jakarta City Hall

Jakarta launches fleet of accessible school buses

The Jakarta Provincial Government took a step toward inclusive education…

Female judge in a courtroom striking the gavel Female judge in a courtroom striking the gavel

Tasmanian NDIS provider fined $1.1M over safety and reporting breaches

The Federal Court of Australia has imposed a $1.1 million…