Role
The role of the DHSCC is to:
- Share information and ask for feedback on health supports and access to health services for people with disability. This includes matters related to the direct and indirect impacts of communicable diseases (e.g. COVID-19) on people with disability.
- Discuss current and new issues for people with disability when accessing disability support and health services, identify priorities and suggest approaches to address concerns raised.
- Discuss and provide updates on other relevant topics members are interested in.
The DHSCC does not replace other consultation mechanisms focused on specific policy, program and delivery initiatives.
Members
The committee includes experts from various backgrounds including:
- people with disability
- carers of a person with disability
- representatives from national health and disability organisations
- disability service providers
- health and disability professionals and academics, and
- Commonwealth, state and territory disability and health government officials.
Disability and Health Sector Consultation Committee – Terms of reference
This document sets out the roles and responsibilities for the Disability and Health Sector Consultation Committee (DHSCC). It provides guidance on the DHSCC's purpose, roles, responsibilities, operations and obligations.
Meetings
The DHSCC meets three to 4 times per year. Additional meetings may be held if needed.
Related committees or groups
Both time limited and ongoing subcommittees may be established to assist with the duties of the DHSCC as agreed by members or at the discretion of the Chair.
Contact
Disability and Health Sector Consultation Committee (DHSCC) Secretariat contact
Contact the secretariat if you have any questions about the committee.
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