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Be a sector representative

Those wanting to represent their sub-sector on the NGO Council need to be nominated by a registered NGO that receives Vote Health funding. Vacancies are notified several weeks ahead of each election.

Council representatives are unpaid, but can claim expenses related to their involvement on the Council.

Nominees for the Health & Disability NGO Council should meet the following criteria:

  • Be leaders within their agency and the health and disability NGO sector
  • Have their nomination supported by their agency
  • Be prepared to make a three-year commitment to the Council
  • Be able to attend Council meetings regularly
  • Be able to focus on the big picture and common issues
  • Be able to spend 1–3 hours per month on Network activities, such as contributing to projects, networking or planning the National Forum
  • Be willing to actively promote the NGO Health & Disability Network and its activities to other NGOs and relevant agencies.
Elections are currently underway: Elections 2020