Camden Access Reference Group

Camden Council has established a Camden Access Reference Group, the primary objectives of which are to:

  • Attend and participate in meetings of the CARG, including related training;

  • Educate/build capacity, provide support and direction to Council staff regarding access and inclusion in the Camden Local Government Area (LGA);

  • Provide strategic, expert and impartial advice to Council on access issues for people with disability in the local Camden community;

  • Contribute in a group setting for the ongoing implementation and review of the current Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), and the development of future Disability Inclusion and Access Plans;

  • Improve public awareness of disability, access and equity issues for people with disabilities and encourage broad ownership of the DIAP through promotional opportunities;

  • Be actively involved in the evaluation and review of Council’s strategic plans and the development and implementation of Council’s planning; and

  • Abide by Council’s Code of Conduct, Work Health and Safety policies and procedures, and CARG Terms of Reference requirements.

 

The Terms of reference available via the link below provide further information about the purpose and operation of the Camden Access Reference Group.

 

Reference Group Members

  • Councillor Lara Symkowiak

  • Councillor Eva Campbell

  • Rosa Surace - Community Representative

  • Gayle Martin - Community Representative

  • Kylie Richardson - Myrtle Cottage Group

  • Karen Barnes - EACH

  • Annie Thompson-Kelly - Australian Unity Home Care

  • Giuliana Ferretti - Plan Wise Living

  • Mhari Paterson (Disability Services Australia)

Reference Group Dates

The dates for the Camden Access Reference Group for the 2023/2024 financial year are:

16 August 2023

18 October 2023

13 December 2023

14 February 2024

17 April 2024

12 June 2024

For further information please contact Council's Community Project Officer - Ageing and Disability on Lisa.grimson@camden.nsw.gov.au

2023 Meeting Papers

15 February 2023 - Minutes

12 April 2023 - Minutes

14 June 2023 - Minutes

16 August 2023 - Minutes

2022 Meeting Papers

12 October 2022 - Minutes

9 November 2022 - Minutes