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)
• Vacant - (Community Member)
• Jean Willsher (Community Member, appointed 24/07/2025, Res No. 2025/154)
• Kristy Shaw (Community Member, appointed 24/07/2025, Res No. 2025/154)
• Trinette McPhee - APM Disability Employment Services (Community Organisation, appointed 24/07/2025, Res No. 2025/154)
• Vacant - (Community Organisation)
• Gordon Stewart - Accessibility Experts (Community Organisation, appointed 24/07/2025, Res No. 2025/154)
• Lynda Warwick - Blue Sky Community Services (Community Organisation, appointed 24/07/2025, Res No. 2025/154)
• Vacant - (Government representative)

Agendas and Minutes