Do you want to be a City Accessiblity Champion? Applications now open for the Council's Accessibility Advisory Group

This is a great group of people, so if you are interested, put in your application now. I have been fortunate enough to be the Council's rep on this group since I joined Council so know it is worthwhile being involved in.

Help us improve accessibility in Wellington Would you like to make a difference for people living with impairments? We're seeking new members for the Council's Accessibility Advisory Group.

The group raises awareness and understanding of disability and accessibility issues, and advises the Council on developing policies and projects. If you're interested, write and tell us why you'd be a good candidate. A CV is not required, but please include any community work you've done and provide contact details for relevant referees. This is a volunteer group, but members of the group will receive a meeting allowance.

More information and the group's terms of reference can be found here http://wellington.govt.nz/your-council/meetings/committees/accessibility-advisory-group Send your application to Lisa Matthews, Consultation & Engagement, Wellington City Council, PO Box 2199, Wellington 6140 by 5pm Friday 31 May. For more information, phone Lisa on 803 8756 or 021 247 8756, email lisa.matthews@wcc.govt.nz