This document defines the purpose, responsibility and scope of activity for the Accessible Communications Community of Practice (CoP).
To bring together NSW Health staff to share knowledge and experience in delivering accessible communication and develop best practice.
The Accessible Communications CoP is coordinated by the Corporate Communications team, Strategic Communications and Engagement Branch, NSW Ministry of Health. The guidelines and membership are to be reviewed each year to ensure relevance and to continue to meet the goals of the CoP.
The executive sponsor for the Accessible Communications CoP is the Executive Director, Strategic Communications and Engagement Branch.
The Corporate Communications Director or Communications Manager will chair the meetings. Members of the CoP may be invited to chair when appropriate.
The roles and responsibilities of members are:
Members volunteer their time to take part in the Accessible Communications CoP and have a shared duty in planning and coordinating meetings for the group.
Members should be prepared to present if appropriate, contribute to the agenda and/or share case studies or tips.
New members can join by completing the expression of interest.
Meetings are every three months for one hour via Microsoft Teams.
There will be no minutes taken during the Accessible Communications CoP meetings. Any actions raised will be shared with the CoP via email within a week of the meeting with an update provided at the next meeting.
Meetings will be recorded.