Eighty9 Limited

Nominate to join the DAP

Thank you for considering nominating to become a Disability Advisory Panel (DAP) member. The DAP will comprise of up to six (6) and no less than four (4) Eighty9 Limited participants, including a chairperson. No more than 60% of the DAP will be from one State (SA or WA). A Participant is defined as a current, or former, Eighyt9 Ltd client across any program.

Selection Criteria

Representatives can be someone who has a lived experience of any of Eighty9 programs, works in or is actively engaged in the disability sector or a family member of such a person.

As far as practicable, the composition of the DAP will reflect the widest access and inclusion perspectives of engaged in Eighty9 Ltd programs, their families and carers.

Meeting Times

DAP meetings are planned for the last Tuesday of every third month (quarterly/four times a year). The meetings will be a combination of online and in person depending on the needs of the members. In the application process, please outline your preference for work hours, after hours or both for meeting times. These days and times may change in the future and will be decided by the DAP themselves.

The initial meeting will be held on Tuesday 27th May 2025, time TBD.

Applications

Email - Applications via email to: john.cranwell@status.net.au

Post - Applications via post (do not submit original/single copy only documents) to: Level 1, 255 Port Road, Hindmarsh SA 5007

Applications close 5pm Friday 2nd May 2025.

Applications must include

A completed and signed Disability Advisory Panel Nomination Form or use online Nomination Form below
A statement explaining how you meet the Selection Criteria and how this relates to the Responsibilities of the Panel (as outlined in the Disability Advisory Panel Terms of Reference).
Any other supporting document/s.

Applicants can prepare their statement and support their claim for membership on the DAP via alternative formats including verbal and visual recorded statements. If this is the preferred method of communication of the applicant, these must be submitted via electronic format to support an application.

Selection Process

After the closing date, all complete applications received will be assessed against the selection criteria by the DAP selection subcommittee, with all successful and unsuccessful applicants advised of the outcome of the process.

Further Information

Any questions regarding applications or requests for information in alternative formats, please contact the National Operations Manager, Disability Employment - John Cranwell, john.cranwell@status.net.au or 0413 324 484.

Disability Advisory Panel Nomination Form

If you wish to submit a video or audio application, please contact the National Operations Manager - DES via 0413 324 484 or john.cranwell@status.net.au.

Your Details

All fields marked with a * are mandatory

Name: *

Address: *

Mobile: *

Email: *

If required

Support Person Name:

Support Person Mobile:

Selection criteria

Please answer the following questions:

a) What is your lived experience of disability? *

b) How can you apply your lived experience, knowledge and skills to support others living with a disability? *

c) What interested you in becoming a member of the DAP? *

Please select YES or NO for the following questions:

d) Have you read, understood and are able to adhere to the Terms of Reference for the Disability Advisory Panel? *

Yes / No

e) Are you able to commit to meetings on a regular basis and commit to reading documentation in preparation for meetings or for other consultations? *

Yes / No

f) Do you require a support person or interpreter to assist you at an interview and/or at meetings? *
(a support person may take notes on a member’s behalf and may act as their sounding board however, their role does not extend further than that).

Yes / No

g) Do you have any questions?

Nomination for Chairperson

Are you interested in nominating as Chairperson? If so, outline your experience and or skills in preparing documentation and leading meetings.

Referees

Please provide the names and contact details of two referees who know about your experience, understanding and ability to be a member of the DAP.

Referee 1 *

Name: *

Relationship: *

Mobile: *

Email: *

Referee 2

Name:

Relationship:

Mobile:

Email:

Acknowledgement

Signature: *

Date: *

Please return this completed form to us by 5pm Friday 2nd May 2025.

Email: Applications via email to: john.cranwell@status.net.au

Post: Applications via post to: John Cranwell, Eighty9 Limited, 255 Port Road, Hindmarsh SA 5007.