Outstanding Advocate of People with Disabilities

Criteria

This award recognises the achievement of an individual, organisation, group or business that has contributed to improving the lives of people with a disability.

The matters which will be considered by the judging panel include:

  • The degree to which the achievement has assisted people with disabilities to actively participate in their community
  • The degree to which the achievement has contributed to improving the accessibility of the built environment
  • The significance and/or impact of the achievement on the development of the disability sector
  • Is the initiative new or existing? Is it inclusive of people with a range of disabilities?
  • The degree to which the achievement has included people with a disability in the development and decision-making associated with the initiative
  • The level to which the initiative or achievement involved partnerships with other organisations or individuals
  • The degree to which the achievement has been maintained
  • The level to which the achievement has contributed to the employment of people with a disability
  • Nominees can be recognised for paid or voluntary work.

Download: Outstanding Advocate of People with Disabilities Criteria and Guidelines(PDF, 611KB)

For more information:

Barb Wallace - Access & Inclusion Community Development Officer
Phone: 9518 3637
Email: barb.wallace@monash.vic.gov.au

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