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Easy English Local Research Advisory Group
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This is page has information about the Local Research Advisory Groups for Planning Inclusive Communities Research Project
We will say the Advisory Groups.
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An Advisory Group is a group of people, called members.
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The members help people with disabilities have a say in the research project.
There are 2 Advisory Groups:
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Clarence and Greater Hobart Advisory Group, Tasmania
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Gympie Advisory Group, Queensland.
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The Advisory Groups started in February 2020.
What the Advisory Groups do
The advisory group:
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Tells QUT ideas to better include people with disabilities in activities.
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Talks to local people and local groups about QUT’s research.
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Tells QUT ideas on ways to contact people so they know about the research.
Join an Advisory Group
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If you would like to join one of the Advisory groups:
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phone 07 3138 5123
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Download the Terms of Reference and Expression of interest forms for more information.