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Community Advisory Committees
Disability Access Committee
The Canterbury Disability Access Committee was established by Council in 1993.
We aim to improve access to all areas of the community for residents with disabilities. The Mayor is the Chairperson of the Committee, which is made up of residents with disabilities, carers and service providers. We meet monthly to discuss and carry out projects of importance to residents with disabilities in the Canterbury area. The committee also advises Council on ways to improve Council's services and facilities for people with disabilities.
The committee meets on the third Thursday of each month in the Community Services Division meeting room, 15-21 Ninth Avenue, Campsie. Further information on disability access in the City of Canterbury can be obtained by contacting the Community Worker Disability Services on 9789 9432.
Access the Disability Access Committee page here.
Canterbury Youth Council
A Youth Council is a group of young people who meet regularly to discuss and act on matters of interest to young people. In Canterbury the Youth Council is linked with Canterbury City Council and is called upon to give advice to Council about a broad range of issues that concern youth. Canterbury Youth Council is made up of people aged between 12 and 25 years.
Each year schools and community groups are asked to nominate people to become members and interested people can also nominate themselves, providing they have a link with the Canterbury area, for example, live or work in the area.
Canterbury Youth Council have an annual budget they use to organise projects for and with young people. They decide on current priorities and have been involved in programs like School Holiday Activities, Dance Parties and Youth Week.
Access the Canterbury Youth Council page here.
Community Safety Committee
The Canterbury Community Protection Committee was originally called the Street Prostitution Committee and was formed to resolve street prostitution problems along Canterbury Road.
More recently the Committee has agreed to broaden its focus and its aims to prevent crime and promote community safety. The Committee research and monitor trends in local crime and consult with the community so that efforts to reduce crime can be effectively targeted. It is made up of Councillors, Police, Canterbury Community Health Centre staff, Council staff and representatives from various community groups as required.
Some of the Committee's aims are to make recommendations to the State Government for legislative changes to eliminate street prostitution, investigate youth issues and formulate strategies to better meet the needs of young people in the area, to take action to eliminate or prevent crime in Canterbury and to assist in reducing the fear of crime in the community.
For further information contact the Community Safety Officer on 9789 9549.
Access the Community Safety Committee page here.
Multicultural Advisory Committee
The Canterbury Multicultural Advisory Committee was established by Council in February 2000. The Committee is made up of nominated Councillors and key representatives of culture-specific and multicultural organisations (18). The group meets quarterly to give advice to Council on access to services for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD), raise awareness of different cultures and initiate community harmony projects.
Community organisations interested in having their representatives on our Committee should contact Council's Team Leader Community Development/Multicultural Services on 9789 9472.
Access the Multicultural Advisory Committee page here.
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee consists of community representatives and assists Council by advising on issues about older people and in the planning of services for them in the Canterbury Local Government Area. Through consultation the committee reviews social and physical access to services, facilities and activities which maintain or improve the quality of life.
Other functions of the committee include overseeing the proper use of Senior Citizens Centres, encouraging the promotion of good health practices, and contributing to the process of choosing a local resident to be Canterbury's Senior Citizen of the Year. For more information contact Council's Community Worker - Aged Services on 9789 9459.
Access the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee page here.
Youth Support and Facilities Committee
The Youth Support and Facilities Committee meets on alternate months to consider and make recommendations to Council regarding youth facilities, youth programs and the Youth Resource Centre.
Access the Youth Support and Facilities Committee page here.