Council is inviting applications for the Whitehorse Disability Advisory Committee (WDAC).

The purpose of the Disability Advisory Committee is to provide advice, information, and recommendations (where appropriate) to Council on matters impacting the lived experience of people with a disability.  

The objectives of the committee are:

• Raising systemic, structural, cultural and social barriers affecting the lives and opportunities available to people with a disability, their families and carers.
• When required, working in partnership with Council officers to identify and recommend potential solutions to presenting issues and barriers.  
• Providing feedback to Council in relation to Council activities, policies, plans and infrastructure.
• Increase the profile of people with a disability in the community and Council.  
• Providing input into the development and/or implementation of the Whitehorse Disability Action Plan.

We are seeking up to 15 people to join the WDAC and will prioritise people with disability and or lived experience of mental illness, family members of people with disability but also welcome representation from community members and organisations with a strong interest work to further access and inclusion of people with disability.  

The committee will meet 4 times per year at the Civic Centre on Monday mornings and community members will join for a 4-year term.

To be eligible as a WDAC Community representative, you must live, work, study or play in Whitehorse.

For full details, please refer to the Terms of Reference ( PDF 131.14KB).

Applications will close on Friday 27 February 2026 at 5pm.  

Submit your Expression of Interest for the Whitehorse Disability Advisory Committee here.

 

For further information please contact Council's Community Development Officer - Disability and Reconciliation, Maureen D'Arcy Maureen.D'Arcy@whitehorse.vic.gov.au