Independent Advisory Council
Back: Janet Meagher, Sylvana Mahmic, Belinda Epstein-Frisch, Therese Sands, Ross Joyce, Judy Huett, Ara Cresswell, James Manders, Kerry Allan-Zinner, Anne Kavanagh, Jennifer Cullen
Front: Ben Gauntlett, John Walsh, Liz Reid, Kevin Cocks
The Independent Advisory Council (Council) was formed to represent the participants’ voice in the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
About
Council advise the Board of the National Disability Insurance Agency on the most important issues affecting participants, carers and families.
The board must consider all advice provided by Council when performing its duties as a governing body of the NDIS.
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Council member Anne Kavanagh speaking
Members
Council comprises of 13 members, who represent a wide range of disability and advocacy sectors, bringing their own lived experience or expertise of disability.
They are the voice of the participants at the highest level, bringing skills, expertise or knowledge that will help Council perform its function.
Reference Groups
Council established three Reference Groups to help inform their advice
Advice
Council produces independent discussion papers, reports and submissions, which culminate in formal advice to the Board of the NDIA.
Council members in discussion during meeting
Resources
Council regularly works with a wide range of industry experts to inform their advice.
Contact
If you would like any further information on Council or would like to get in contact, please use the submission form.