The Advisory Council provides independent advice to all levels of government on the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031. It ensures people with disability have an active role in shaping the Strategy’s delivery. The Advisory Council has a direct connection to disability ministers, with the Council Chair to attend disability ministers meeting twice a year.
Further information
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Type of Body
F. Non-statutory advisory structure
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Established By / Under
Minister
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
10
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Classification
C. Secondary non-statutory structure
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Creation Date
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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| Chair | Ms. Jane Spring AM | 1 January 2022 | 31 December 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Seriako Stephen | 1 January 2022 | 1 December 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Helen McDevitt | 1 October 2022 | 31 December 2025 |
| Member | Akii Ngo | 1 June 2024 | 1 June 2027 |
| Member | Uncle Wilfred Prince | 1 June 2024 | 1 June 2027 |
| Member | Dr. Keran Howe | 1 February 2025 | 31 January 2028 |
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