Australian Social Inclusion Board
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The Australian Social Inclusion Board (the Board) was established in May 2008 as an advisory body to the Australian Government on ways to achieve better outcomes for the most disadvantaged in our community. The Board consists of 14 members:
- Patricia Faulkner (Chair)
- David Cappo (Vice Chair)
- Elleni Bereded-Samuel
- Ngiare Brown
- Ron Edwards
- Ahmed Fahour
- John Falzon
- Kerry Graham
- Eddie McGuire
- Tony Nicholson
- Chris Sarra
- Fiona Stanley
- Tony Vinson
- Linda White
The Board reports to the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister. Board members are appointed or a period of three years and are eligible for re-appointment.
The Board's brief is to engage with community, business, the not-for-profit sector, academics, advisory groups and all levels of government to connect better policy with the knowledge and experience of the research, business and community sectors.
Terms of Reference
The Australian Social Inclusion Board will:
1. Provide advice and information to the Minister for Social Inclusion on how to improve social inclusion across the country.
2. Consult widely and provide views and input on various aspects of social inclusion including how to measure disadvantage and social exclusion, how to increase economic and social participation, and how communities can be engaged with social inclusion matters.
3. Report annually on progress on social inclusion to the Minister for Social Inclusion.
4. Provide advice on specific matters referred to it by the Minister for Social Inclusion.