EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: Varuna  Disability and Inclusion Action Group


We are taking expressions of interest from Varuna alumni who are interested in joining our Disability and Inclusion Action Group. This is a paid position.

 

The role of the Varuna Disability Inclusion Advisory Group is:

• to provide advice to Varuna on how to identify issues that are relevant to people with disability. 

• to provide advice on the content and execution of Varuna’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan. 

• to provide advice on targeted program development and practical protocols to ensure Varuna’sDIAP stated vision is fulfilled. 

 

Members of the advisory group will commit to:

• attending three scheduled Varuna Disability Inclusion Advisory Group meetings per year, via zoom

• responding to emails regarding disability programs and policies as required during the year

• responding to occasional telephone enquiries from staff regarding disability-related matters

• championing the work of the DIAP and related programs

 

Members should:

 

• be an active member of Australia’s literature and publishing industry, with experience in either writing, publishing, teaching, journalism or advocacy

• identify as a person with disability

• have some experience in policy, advocacy, activism or organising in the disability space, with knowledge of current legislation and creative landscape for writers with disability

• have a connection to Varuna – as a member of our alumni, a facilitator, former staff or board, or a presenter at our festival 

 

The Varuna Disability Inclusion Advisory Group will have 5 members, including a Varuna Board member, a Varuna Staff member and 3 members with a direct experience of disability. 

 

Members are appointed initially for two years, with the option of re-appointment for a third year.

 

Members will receive an honorarium of $900 ex GST per year, to be paid at $300 three times per year (after each meeting).

 

Varuna alumni interested in joining the Varuna Disability Inclusion Advisory Group should email maeve@varuna.com.au by 15 August with an expression of interest. 

 

The Disability Inclusion Advisory Group is not an executive body. It does not have the authority to expend money on behalf of Varuna; commit Varuna to any arrangement; consider any matter outside its specific reference; direct Varuna staff in the performance of their duties; or represent Varuna in any communication with the public or media.

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