|
We need your help to get as many nominations for the National Disability Awards as possible before the 23 July deadline!
Nominations for the 2010 National Disability Awards have been extended and now close at 5pm AEST Friday 23 July 2010.
Nomination forms and nomination guidelines are available to download below, or can be ordered by phoning 1800 440 385.
If you have made, or know someone who has made, a significant contribution to their community either at a local, regional, state or national level, tell us about it by nominating for the 2010 National Disability Awards. In 2010, we are calling for nominations in six Award categories:
•Minister's Lifelong Achievement Award for people over 25 years of age who have advanced the rights of people with disability.
•Young Disability Challenge Award for young people aged 12-25 years who have advanced the rights of people with disability.
•Business Award
-Large Business focus
-Small Business focus (Privately owned and operated with fewer than 15 employees)
The Business Award will be awarded to businesses who have improved opportunities for people with disability such as greater inclusion, participation or employment.
•Local Government Award for local government authorities who have succeeded in implementing substantial changes to improve physical, social, economic and cultural access and inclusion for people with disability and their families.
•Social Inclusion Award
- School focus
- Community group focus
These Awards are for schools and community groups who have actively built in inclusion and full participation of people with disability alongside other students or members of community groups.
•Accessible Housing Award for property developers, builders and others in the building sector that have developed innovative and accessible private dwellings for people with disability.
Nominations close 5.00pm AEST Friday 23 July 2010.
Download Nomination Forms and Guidelines
The Nomination Guidelines can be downloaded below, and should be read before a nomination form is completed:
There is a different nomination form for each Award category. A different form must be completed for each different nomination. Nominations forms can be downloaded below:
•Nomination Form 1 - Minister's Lifelong Achievement Award
•Nomination Form 2 - Young Disability Challenge Award
•Nomination Form 3 - Business Award
•Nomination Form 4 - Local Government Award
•Nomination Form 5 - Social Inclusion Award
•Nomination Form 6 - Accessible Housing Award
Hard copy and accessible versions of the nomination guidelines and nomination forms can be ordered by phoning 1800 440 385 or by emailing idpwd@fahcsia.gov.au.
If you have any enquiries or require assistance with completing a nomination please phone 1800 440 385 or email idpwd@fahcsia.gov.au.
Submitting a Nomination Form
Nominations can be submitted by email or post:
Post:
2010 National Disability Awards
PO Box 7212
Canberra Business Centre, ACT 2610
Nominations sent by post must be post-marked no later than 5.00pm AEST Friday 23 July 2010.
Email: idpwd@fahcsia.gov.au
Nominations sent by email must be received no later than 5.00pm AEST Friday 23 July 2010.
Late nominations will not be considered.
About the National Disability Awards
The National Disability Awards are part of the Australian Government's celebration of International Day of People with Disability. The Awards celebrate and acknowledge the achievements and contributions that individuals with disability make to our community, and recognise individuals within our community who have contributed to the disability sector.
Each of the 2010 Award finalists will be invited to attend the National Disability Awards Ceremony at Parliament House, in Canberra on 23 November 2010. One recipient for each Award category will be announced at the ceremony.
Photos of the 2009 Awards ceremony and information on 2009 recipients and finalists can be found on the Awards Ceremony 2009 and Previous Recipients and Finalists pages.
Contact Phone: 1800 440 385
Website:
please visit website for Nomination forms/information
|
