The Victorian government is delivering a new Victorian Committee for Families of Children with Disability, and parents and carers of Victorian children with disability aged up to 18 years are invited to apply. This is an opportunity for parents and carers of children with disability to provide feedback to the Victorian Government on policies, programs and services and ways to improve outcomes for children with disability. The committee will discuss topics such as education, child and family services, disability supports, healthcare, and community inclusion such as sport and recreation. Applications close 10 am, Monday 7th October More info: https://lnkd.in/g5Sirq-z
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