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Minister for <strong>Health</strong>.2. Consider health issues across the rangeof community, regional and sectoralinterests, as requested by the Ministerfor <strong>Health</strong>.Key Achievements:Both Councils have provided advice to theMinister for <strong>Health</strong> on a range of matterson presentations of key policies and newinitiatives of the Department.Council held a Round Table in May 2010,that looked at strategies to reduce alcoholrelated death and illness in the Territory.Disability Advisory CouncilMembership:The membership tenure of the 2007-2010Disability Advisory Council expired on30 July 2010. This rendered all positionsvacant. Membership during <strong>2009</strong>-10consisted of:Chairperson:Bill Medley, West Arnhem ShireDeputy Chairperson:Meghan Williams, Carers <strong>NT</strong>Members:Djapirri Mununggirritj, CommunityRepresentativeBonnie Solly, Somerville CommunityServicesWendy Morton, <strong>NT</strong> Council of SocialServicePenny Fielding, Director Aged andDisability Services, <strong>DHF</strong>Rebecca Burgess, Program Manager,FaHCSIAMaria Marriner, General Manager StudentServices, DEETJoyce Bowden, Community RepresentativeSecretariat:Annamaree Wee, Management SupportMembers of the Council who left in <strong>2009</strong>-10:Kay HolocekJoan MacphersonDebra LyonsJanine StewartNew Members of the Council in <strong>2009</strong>-10:Joyce BowdenMeetingsThe council met in November <strong>2009</strong> andMay 2010. Key areas from terms ofreferenceUnder its terms of reference, the council will:1 Provide strategic and impartial adviceand perspectives to the Minister forChildren and Families Services on:a) matters affecting the best interests ofpeople with disabilitiesb) measures to support families andcommunities to adequately supportpeople with disabilitiesc) strategies that respond to thediverse needs and circumstances ofTerritorians with disabilities and theirfamilies.2. Contribute to and draw from thedeliberations of other governmentadvisory bodies as required. requested by the Minister for Childrenand Families Services or the <strong>DHF</strong> ChiefExecutive.4. Provide the mechanism for thecommunity and consumers to work withgovernment to progress an accessible,equitable, good quality and integrateddisability service system.5. Promote a whole of government andwhole of community approach inaddressing the range of issues facedby, and needs of, people with differingdisabilities.6. Consult with regional groups workingto enhance community services andparticipation for people with disabilities.Department <strong>Health</strong> and Families 215

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