The Independent Advisory Council provides advice to the Board of the National Disability Insurance Agency and is made up of people with disabilities, carers, those experienced in service delivery and disability in rural and remote areas. The Independent Advisory Council provides the Board with independent advice on matters relating to the design and delivery of the National Disability Insurance Scheme and how it meets objectives. This advice must have regard to the role of families, carers and other significant persons in the lives of people with disability.
Further information
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Type of Body
E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
13
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
B. Secondary statutory structure
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Level 1, 43-45 Brougham Street
Geelong VIC 3220
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Ms. Leah van Poppel | 1 January 2025 | 31 December 2027 |
| Member | Associate Professor Lorna Hallahan | 1 January 2025 | 31 December 2027 |
| Member | Ms. Jane Wardlaw | 1 January 2025 | 31 December 2027 |
| Member | Mr. Andrew Vodic | 1 January 2025 | 31 December 2027 |
| Member | Mr. Gavin Burner | 16 November 2023 | 15 November 2026 |
| Member | Dr. Sharon Boyce | 16 November 2023 | 15 November 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Tricia Malowney OAM | 16 November 2023 | 15 November 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Mark Tonga | 16 November 2023 | 15 November 2026 |
| Member | Dr. Leighton Jay | 16 November 2023 | 15 November 2026 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Ms. Sam Paior | 16 November 2023 | 15 November 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Vaughn Bennison | 1 January 2025 | 31 December 2027 |
| Member | Dr. Gill Hicks AM MBE | 1 January 2025 | 31 December 2027 |
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