Join the inaugural Tasmanian Disability Inclusion Advisory Council
The Disability Inclusion Advisory Council will provide advice to the Minister for Disability Services and the Disability Commissioner on inclusion and access for Tasmanians with Disability.
The Minister for Disability Services now invites expressions of interest for individuals to serve as council members or as Chairperson to form the inaugural Tasmanian Disability Inclusion Advisory Council.
These paid roles will help shape change in government and community.
The Disability Inclusion Advisory Council will consist of at least nine, with a maximum of 11 people appointed by the Minister for Disability Services on the recommendation of the Commissioner. A majority of the members will be people with disability. The Chairperson will be a person with disability.
Expressions of interest for membership and the Chairperson role close on 24 March 2026.
What will the Disability Inclusion Advisory Council work on?
- Providing consultation on the Tasmanian Disability Inclusion Plan – a roadmap for government action.
- Assisting defined entities to create their Disability Inclusion Action Plans.
- Advising on policy – identifying barriers and solutions.
- Collaborating with other councils – sharing ideas nationally and locally.
Who can apply?
If you are a Tasmanian with Disability or a Tasmanian connected to the Disability Community, you can apply.
Council members should come from as many parts of Tasmania as possible and have experience of/or connection to different types of Disability.
We especially encourage applications from First Nations People and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Member expectations
Members are expected to attend four meetings per year which may be in person or online, plus some tasks outside of meetings.
Payment and support
Members will receive sitting and preparation fees. Travel, accommodation, and adjustments are covered.
How to apply
You can apply in any format that suits you — written, spoken, video, etc and send to Disability Commissioner Tasmania.
In your expression of interest, please tell us:
- Your name and how you would like to communicate with us;
- About your connection to the Tasmanian disability community;
- Why you are interested in joining the Council;
- What skills or experiences you will bring if you become a Council member; and
- Your vision for an inclusive Tasmania.
If you would like to be considered for the role of inaugural Chairperson, please also answer the following questions:
- What do you think the role of the Chairperson is?
- What skills do you think an effective Chairperson has?
- If you were the Chairperson, how would you make sure everyone on the Council has a voice?
- If you were the Chairperson, how would you build a culture of healthy disagreement?
- Tell us about when you have led a group or organisation in the community before?
Assistance applying
If you need help applying or want to know more, please contact Disability Commissioner Tasmania on:
- Phone 1800 179 249 or
- Email contact@disabilitycommissioner.tas.gov.au
Disability Voices Tasmania can also provide coaching, help with applications, and can talk through any adjustments you might need. They can be contacted on:
- Phone 6215 6800 or
- Email office@disabilityvoicestas.org.au
More information
Online and in-person regional information sessions will be held soon. More information on these sessions we be available on this page and on our social media channels (Facebook and LinkedIn).
Information sheets, the Council's Terms of Reference, easy read documents, and videos in Auslan are included below.
Information Sheet
Information Sheet - Screen reader friendly Word version
Terms of Reference - Disability Inclusion Advisory Council
Terms of Reference - Screen reader friendly Word version
Easy Read
Easy Read - About the Disability Inclusion Advisory Council
Easy Read - Applying for the Council
Easy Read - Payment and Support
Easy Read - Terms of Reference
Information Sessions
Together with Disability Voices Tasmania, we will hold in-person and online information sessions for people to learn more about the Disability Inclusion Advisory Council.
Sessions will run for one hour and will include information about the role and how to apply, along with time to ask questions and receive help with your application.
Session details
You can also join the sessions online via Teams. When registering, please include your email address so we can send you the link to join in. Sessions have been confirmed for the following:
Burnie
Wednesday 18 February 2026 from 1:15pm-2:15pm
Burnie Library, 30 Alexander Street
Getting there
Metro timetables - Burnie Network - Metro Tasmania
North West Intercity Bus timetables - North West – Transport Services
There is some short-term street parking available outside the entrance.
Queenstown
Thursday 19 February 2026 from 12:30pm-1:30pm
West Coast Community Services Hub, 9-13 Driffield Street
Getting there
Timetable: West Coast – Transport Services
There is some short-term street parking outside the entrance and a carpark near the library.
Huonville
Monday 23 February 2026, 10:45am-11:45am
Huonville Library (1 Skinner Drive)
Getting there
Tassielink timetables - Tassielink
There is a car park at the library and another on the opposite side of the street.
Kingston
Monday 23 February 2026 from 1:30pm-2:30pm
Kingston Library, Room A1 in A Block, located near the U3A and on the opposite side of the road to the main Library building (Hutchins Street)
Getting there
Access to Room A1, A Block is via a ramp on Hutchins Street - View a map of the room location.
There are car spaces available at the Civic Centre car park on Hutchins Street. There is a short-term carpark available on the opposite side of the road near the main Library entrance and at Channel Court Shopping Centre car park.
Metro timetable - Kingston to Hobart via Southern Outlet - Metro Tasmania
Launceston
Wednesday 4 March 2026, 11:15am-12:15pm
Launceston Library (71 Civic Square)
Getting there
Metro timetables - Launceston Network - Metro Tasmania
Other timetables - North – Transport Services
The meeting room is on the ground level of Civic Square. Entry is via a gentle ramp from the car park.
There is a large adjacent car park with free parking for up to 3 hours in the library section, paid short term or all-day parking in the other car spaces.
St Helens
Wednesday 11 March 2026, 2:15pm-3:15pm
Portland Hall, 39 Cecilia Street
Getting there
There are some car spaces behind the hall and on nearby streets.
Bicheno
Wednesday 11 March 2026, 11:15am-12:15pm
Bicheno Memorial Hall (78 Burgess Street)
Getting there
There is a limited number of car spaces near the hall and on Burgess Street.
Register for an information session
- Online form
- Phone – 1800 179 249 (free call)
- Email – contact@disabilitycommissioner.tas.gov.au
Videos in Auslan
About the Tasmanian Disability Inclusion Advisory Council
Tasmanian Disability Inclusion Advisory Council Terms of Reference
Resources
Poster
Poster - Applications open for Disability Inclusion Advisory Council - For printing
This poster contains content from the Information Sheet. For an accessible format of the poster, please use the Information Sheet - Screen reader friendly Word version.
Closing date for expressions of interest
Expressions of interest for membership and the Chairperson role close on 24 March 2026.