Inclusion and Wellbeing Community Committee

The primary role of the Inclusion and Wellbeing Community Committee is to provide advice to Council to enhance the City of Ryde, as an inclusive community that is accessible for all residents and visitors so they can actively participate in all aspects of community and civic life.

Role and Responsibilities

The Inclusion and Wellbeing Community Committee is responsible for:

• Providing advice and recommendations on how inclusion and access needs of people living in the community can be improved. This includes the built environment, changes in community attitudes and behaviours, and creating better systems and processes for meaningful social and economic participation of people of all abilities and backgrounds;
• Assisting in the development, implementation and review of Council’s plans, policies and practices, including the Disability Inclusion Access Plan; and
• Contributing to a bold and ambitious vision for Ryde’s future.

Membership of the Inclusion and Wellbeing Community Committee will comprise of eight (8) appointed community members/representatives, being:

1. People with lived experience of disability or have demonstrated commitment to access and inclusion for people living with disability;
2. People with strong connections with local organisations that aim to support an inclusive community;
3. People who have experience with community initiatives that are aimed to remove barriers that hinder people from being involved in the community;
4. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples;
5. Representatives of the LGBTQIA+ community;
6. Persons with specialist skills and experience relevant to access and inclusion.

Priority of membership will be given to Ryde residents, ratepayers and businesses.

Download the Draft Terms of Reference(PDF, 246KB).

Agendas and Minutes

Past Agendas and Minutes