Disability Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Disability Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee is to:

• Provide advice to the City of Coffs Harbour (City) on issues of inclusion and access.
• Assist the City to partner promote appropriate celebrations such as International Day of People with Disability.
• Promote and support the integration of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
• Assist the City in building capacity within the community to meet the needs of people with a disability.
• Assist the City in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with sector agencies and organisations to deliver the initiatives within the relevant action plans.

Disability Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee Terms of Reference(PDF, 148KB)

Councillor Representative

• Councillor Cath Fowler (12/12/2024 Res. 2024/255)

Committee Members

• Connor Bryant (Community Member, appointed 24/07/2025, Res No. 2025/154)
• Brendan Ash - (Community Member, appointed 20/08/2026, Res No. R-12-8/2026)
• Jean Willsher (Community Member, appointed 24/07/2025, Res No. 2025/154)
• Kristy Shaw (Community Member, appointed 24/07/2025, Res No. 2025/154)
• APM Disability Employment Services (Trinette McPhee) - (Community Organisation, appointed 24/07/2025, Res No. 2025/154)
• Key Community Group (Kym Lindsay) - (Community Organisation, appointed 20/08/2026, Res. R-12-8/2026)
• Accessibility Experts (Gordon Stewart) - (Community Organisation, appointed 24/07/2025, Res No. 2025/154)
• Blue Sky Community Services (Lynda Warwick) - (Community Organisation, appointed 24/07/2025, Res No. 2025/154)
• Vacant - (Government representative)

Agendas and Minutes