Women with Disabilities ACT (WWDACT) has
five positions available for new members of our Policy Advisory Committee (PAC).
The PAC provides an opportunity for women, non-binary and gender-diverse people with disability to contribute their lived experience, perspectives and ideas directly to WWDACT’s policy work and systemic advocacy.
Survey open and closing datesThe survey will open: Friday 6th of November, 2026
This survey will close: Midnight, Monday, 30th November, 2026
About the PACWWDACT is committed to co-design and to ensuring our work reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the disability community across the ACT and surrounding region. The PAC is one way members can help shape our advocacy and ensure we are accountable to the communities we represent.
PAC members work with WWDACT staff to inform local and national policy issues. This may include providing feedback on government submissions, responding to government and advocacy organisation proposals, and contributing to discussion papers and internal policy work.
We particularly welcome and prioritise representation from people with intersectional experiences and from marginalised communities. We value members’ lived experience and perspectives, and recognise that people bring different experiences, skills and knowledge. Members should only share what they feel safe and comfortable sharing.
Who is eligible to apply?To be eligible for the PAC, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a WWDACT member. Membership is free, and you can sign up here > WWDACT MEMBERSHIP
- Be a woman (including a trans woman), non-binary or gender-diverse person.
- Have a disability. You do not need a formal diagnosis.
- Live in or around the Canberra region.
You do not need to:
- Have previously participated in the NDIS.
- Have previously received the Disability Support Pension (DSP).
- Have formal advocacy, committee or professional experience.
We value lived experience as much as professional experience. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds, skills and perspectives, including people who are new to advocacy or committee work.
What is involved?PAC meetings:
- Are held online and last two hours.
- Take place from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on the third Monday of each month.
- Occur 10 times a year, ordinarily between January and November.
- Have an agenda and minutes from the previous meeting circulated one week beforehand.
Members are expected to read the previous meeting minutes and upcoming agenda before each meeting, and to consider any additional matters they would like to raise or discuss. Members may also be asked to read other materials, contribute to consultations, share relevant information with other PAC members, and provide feedback outside meetings from time to time.
RemunerationPAC members are currently remunerated
$250 per meeting. This amount includes work undertaken outside meetings as part of their committee responsibilities, such as preparation and providing feedback. For your convenience, remuneration can be issued in the form of:
- Bank transfer
- Digital gift card
- Physical gift card
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