Disability Advisory Committee

The Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) is a committee of the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council whose purpose is to advocate, advise and make recommendations to Council on issues impacting people with disability in the local and wider community.

The work of the DAC is linked to the Shire's We All Belong: Towards an Inclusive Mornington Peninsula 2024-2029 strategy.

The objectives of the DAC are:

  • To work with Council to ensure that all relevant policies, programs and practices reflect the needs and rights of community members with disabilities, and carers of people with disability.
  • To provide a central point for Council and the Mornington Peninsula Shire community regarding issues relevant to people with disabilities. 

The majority of members are people with lived experience of disability, as well as carers and service providers from the Mornington Peninsula. 

For more information you can view the

Disability Advisory Committee Terms of Reference(DOCX, 126KB)

Easy Read Terms of Reference(PDF, 3MB)

Join the Disability Advisory Committee!

Are you passionate about making the Mornington Peninsula a more accessible and inclusive place for people with disability?

The Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) is looking for new members to advocate, advise, and provide recommendations to Council on issues affecting people with disability in our community.

We welcome applications from people who:

  • Have lived experience of disability (including people with disability, carers, and service providers)
  • Live, work, or have a strong connection to the Mornington Peninsula
  • Are passionate about advocating for accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunities

How to apply

Expressions of Interest are now open!

Email: access@mornpen.vic.gov.au with "Expressions of Interest – DAC" in the subject line.

Include the following details:

  • Name:
  • Contact number:
  • Email:
  • Street address, suburb, postcode:
  • Do you live full-time or part-time on the Peninsula? (Y/N)
  • Why are you interested in joining DAC as a volunteer committee member?
  • Tell us about your lived experience of disability on the Mornington Peninsula:
  • Share any relevant skills, experience, or community networks you are involved in (e.g., volunteer groups, clubs, peer support groups, etc.):

 Prefer to apply over the phone? Call Disability Community Inclusion Officer on (03) 5950 1900.

Help shape a more inclusive Mornington Peninsula—your voice matters!

TTY users: phone 13 3677

Speak and listen phone: 1300 555 727

Subscribe to our Disability News, Information and Events email bulletin.

 

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