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  • New members sought for Ministerial Advisory Council on Disability

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    The State Government is calling for new members for the Ministerial Advisory Council on Disability.

    The Council comprises of up to 14 members, including people with disability and people with knowledge of an experience in matters relevant to people with disability.

    Over the past year, the Council has assisted in the development of the 'A Western Australia for Everyone - State Disability Strategy 2020-2030' as well as providing advice to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation's Plastic Straws Working Group.

    Individual Council members are required to bring knowledge, lived experience and invaluable professional and personal networks to the table. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Applications opened 17 July close at 4pm, 6 August, 2021. Further information can be found at http://www.communities.wa.gov.au/macd

  • Changes to ACROD Parking Permit Program

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    On Thursday 1 July, the ACROD Parking Program Permit eligibility criteria is expanded to include people who are legally blind. Hear from Zel Iscel, Dr Siyat Abdi, Greg Madson and Erika Webb as they discuss how the change will impact their day-to-day lives via the link below:

    Watch the video

    To apply for an ACROD Permit, visit http://acrod.org.au

    Please ensure you follow the steps on the ACROD website to complete the form and attach a relevant supporting document.

    For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact the ACROD Parking Program on 9242 5544 or at acrod@nds.org.au

    Audio Description of Video:
    https://youtu.be/5svQ6bUMlBs