Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Disability Act 2006 - SECT 12

Functions of the Victorian Disability Advisory Council

12. Functions of the Victorian Disability Advisory Council



(1) The functions of the Victorian Disability Advisory Council are to-

   (a)  provide advice to the Minister in respect of-

   (i)  whole of government policy directions and strategic planning and the
        implementation of initiatives for persons with a disability;

   (ii) the barriers to full inclusion and participation in the community of
        persons with a disability and the strategies for the removal of those
        barriers;

   (iii) any matter relating to disability referred to the Victorian
        Disability Advisory Council by the Minister;

   (b)  effectively communicate with persons with a disability, the Government
        of Victoria and the community;

   (c)  raise community awareness of the rights of persons with a disability
        and of the role of government, the business sector and the community
        in promoting those rights;

   (d)  consult and work with other disability advisory councils or bodies
        whether at a national, state or local government level;

   (e)  monitor the implementation of strategies for promoting inclusion and
        participation in the community of persons with a disability and for
        removing barriers to inclusion and participation.

(2) The Victorian Disability Advisory Council must report annually to the
Minister on the performance of its functions.