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The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is hosting a free forum for people with disability who may be interested in nominating for local government council this year, or in future elections.
Hear from the Minister for Local Government, Hon David Michael MLA, and a panel that includes current and former councillors with lived experience of disability.
Topics will include: local government election process campaign tips and potential pitfalls support, resources, workplace adjustments and accessibility.The session will include time for attendees to ask the panel questions or address specific feedback!
This event has online and in-person registration options.There will be options to interact and ask the panel questions online and in-person during the question and answer session.
When registering, please let the DLGSC know if you have any access needs or require any adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the event.
To attend, please follow the instructions on the event page using the link below, call 1300 762 511, or email [email protected] with your details, including whether you will be attending online or in person.
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The event will be live streamed from 5pm on August 7, and an Auslan interpreter will translate the event (can also be viewed on the live stream).