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WALCHACOUNCIL

DISABILITYINCLUSIONACTIONPLAN

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March 2017 Business Paper - Item 6.8 Attachment

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Disability Inclusion Action Plan

Prepared by Strategy to Action 3

TABLEOFCONTENTS

1. EXECUTIVESUMMARY 5

2. BACKGROUND 5

3. POLICYANDLEGISLATIVECONTEXT 7

DEFINITION 7LEGISLATION 7

4. GUIDINGPRINCIPLES 8

5. WALCHACOUNCILRESPONSIBILITIESANDROLES 8

ROLEOFCOUNCIL 8EXECUTIVERESPONSIBILITY 9PROJECTCOORDINATION 9PLANDEVELOPMENT 9MULTIDISCIPLINARYINPUT 9IMPLEMENTATION 9

6. INTEGRATEDPLANNINGANDREPORTING 10

7. CONSULTATIONANDENGAGEMENT 10

STAKEHOLDERS 11METHODOLOGY 13

8. PRIORITIESANDSOLUTIONS 16

SUMMARYOFPRIORITIES 16FOCUSAREA1DEVELOPINGPOSITIVECOMMUNITYATTITUDESANDBEHAVIOURS 18FOCUSAREA2CREATINGLIVEABLECOMMUNITIES 20FOCUSAREA3SUPPORTINGACCESSTOMEANINGFULEMPLOYMENT 23FOCUSAREA4IMPROVINGACCESSTOSERVICESTHROUGHBETTERSYSTEMSANDPROCESSES 24REPORTING 25


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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

WalchaCouncilhasundertakenthedevelopmentofaDisabilityInclusionActionPlan(DIAP)withinanenvironmentofstrongsupportandcommitmentforsuchaPlan.ThebackgroundtotheDIAPincludesthestructureandfunctionsofCouncilandthedemographicandgeographicprofileofthecommunity.TheDIAPisunderpinnedbyCouncil’spoliciesandlegislativeandregulatoryrequirements.Council’svaluesandprinciplesguidethedevelopmentoftheDIAPandresponsibilitieshavebeenallocatedthroughouttheCouncilstructure.TheDIAPwillbeincorporatedintoCouncil’sIntegratedPlanningandReportingFramework(IPR),withthegoalsbeingincludedinthe2017‐2021DeliveryProgramandsubsequentAnnualOperationalPlans.Detailsabouttheconsultationprocessandmethodologyintroducetheidentificationofprioritiesbythestakeholders.Theobjectivesareanalysedandariskmanagementprocessundertaken,beforeincorporatingtheitemsunderexistingWalcha‐2027(ten(10)yearcommunitystrategicplan)itemsandexistingornewDeliveryProgramitems.

2. BACKGROUND

“WalchaislocatedinthebeautifulandveryproductiveNewEnglandTablelandsregionsofNewSouthWales.TheWalchaLocalGovernmentAreahasanareaof640,858hectaresandatotalpopulationof3,187people.”“ItisoneofthemostproductiveagriculturalregionsinAustralia.Itisalsoamajorhardwoodtimbersupplierandisasignificantsupplierofsoftwood”1ResidentsarelocatedinthetownofWalchaandinthevillagesandsurroundingruralareas.

Walchaisafriendlytownwithastrongsenseofcommunity.Residentsvaluetheiridentityhighlyandoneofthesix(6)prioritiesidentifiedduringthedevelopmentoftheCommunityStrategicPlan(2013)was“MaintainingtheFeelandIdentityofWalcha.”Thisfierceindependence,fosteredperhapsbythesizeandlocationofWalcha,wasapparentinthesuccessfulbidtoretaintheWalchalocalgovernmentareaasanindependentCouncil(2015‐2016)thusavoidingamalgamationwithneighbouringCouncils.Residentsaredistinguishedbyanacuteawarenessofcommunityobligationwhichisdemonstratedinself‐relianceandresiliencewhenitcomestoprovidinginformalsupportsforpeoplewithadisability‐“Wealwayshelpeachotheroutifit’sneeded.”Inotherwords,thecommunityhasanexistingbeliefininclusion.

ThereareabroadrangeofspecialistandmainstreamservicesavailableforWalcharesidents.Forsomeservices,peoplewillhavetotraveltoregionalcentressuchasArmidaleorTamworth,butmanyorganisationsprovidelocaloroutreachservicesinWalcha.WalchaCouncilisadirectproviderofservicesforolderpeople,peoplewithadisabilityandtheircarersthrough:

CommunityHomeSupportProgram(CHSP) SocialSupport,groupandindividual Transport Meals

CommunityCareSupportProgram(CCSP)includingsocialsupport,mealsandtransport,forpeoplewithadisability,nowtransitioningtoNDISindividualpackagesCommunityTransport

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LocalAccessBusEarlyInterventionservicesforchildrenwithadisabilityPreschoolPublicAccessComputersLibrary

WalchaCouncilsupportscommunityorganisationsthroughS355CommitteesandCouncillorrepresentation,including,(butnotlimitedto):

BeautificationandTidyTownsCommittee TrafficCommittee RoadsManagementCommittee BathsandSquashCourtsCommittee PreschoolAdvisoryCommittee ArtsAdvisoryCommittee YouthAdvisoryCommittee AustraliaDayCommittee WalchaMountainFestivalCommittee

Councillordelegatesarealsoappointedtosupportindependentcommitteesandgroups:

CentralandNorthernRegionalLibraryCommittee CountryLibraryofNSW ArtsNorthWest NamoiCouncilsJointOrganisation WalchaLocalHealthCommittee CountryMayorsAssociation WalchaCommunityConsultationCommittee WalchaAustraliaDayCommittee LocalEmergencyManagementCommittee

TheDisabilityInclusionActionPlan(DIAP),whichhasbeendevelopedbyWalchaCouncil,definesstrategiesandprovidesaplanningframeworktopromoteinclusionandequityforpeoplewithadisability,sotheymayfullyparticipatein,andcontributeto,social,businessandcommunitylife.TheDIAPwillenhanceandcomplementtheexistingserviceprovisionbyWalchaCouncilandotherproviders.




TheDIAPisincorporatedintotheWalchaCouncil’sIntegratedPlanningandReportingframeworkandalignswiththegoalssetintheirCommunityStrategicPlanWalcha‐2027,the2017‐2021DeliveryProgramandAnnualOperationalPlans.“Allthegoalsandstrategiesthataredevelopedseektoattainanoutcomethatissustainableandstrivesforequity,access,participationandequalrights,particularlyforthedisadvantagedandvulnerable”2.

3. POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT

DEFINITION

InthecontextoftheDIAP,disabilityincludesfunctionalimpairmentsorlimitations,whichmaybepresentfrombirth,acquiredbyaccidentorillnessorduetotheprocessofageing.Theimpairmentsmaybesubstantialorseeminglyminor,temporaryorpermanent.

LEGISLATION

Directserviceprovisionforpeoplewithadiagnoseddisabilitybyspecialistandmainstreamservices(bothgovernmentandnon‐government)isunderpinnedbylegislationandpolicyincluding:

PrinciplesoftheUNConventionontheRightsofPeoplewithaDisability AustralianGovernmentNDISAct2013 AustralianGovernmentAgedCare(LivingLongerLivingBetter)Act2013 NSWAnti‐DiscriminationAct1977 NSWDisabilityInclusionAct2014

Themostrecentlegislationandamendmentsreflectashifttowardstheviewthat,whileadisabilitymayaffectthewaythatapersoninteractswithothersandtheirenvironment,itshouldnotdefineapersonanditshouldnotlimittheircapacitytobecomeanintegralpartofthecommunity.Althoughtherightsofapersonwithadisabilityhavebeendefinedasthesamerightsasthoseofallpeople,sincetheearly1990s,itisunderstoodthatupholdingtheserightsmustincludepromotionofindividualchoiceaboutwhatisimportanttothem,universalaccesstoservicesandfacilitiesandinclusivecommunitieswhereindividualscanfullyparticipateinsocial,businessandcommunitylife.

TheseculturalandphilosophicaldevelopmentsareembeddedintheAustralianGovernmentNDISAct2013andtheNSWDisabilityInclusionAct2014whicharecomplementarypiecesoflegislationdealingwithfundingofspecialistsupportsandcommunityresponsibilityandresponserespectively.

TheNDISAct2013defineshowreasonableandnecessarysupportsarefundedandprovidedforallpeoplewithadisabilityandisadministeredbytheNationalDisabilityInsuranceAgency(NDIA)whichisrollingoutintheNewEnglandTablelandsareain2016.

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TheNSWDisabilityInclusionAct2014promotestheviewthat‘inclusion’isnotonlyagoalforserviceprovidersandpublicandprivatesectororganisations,itisaresponsibilityofthewholecommunity.Itlegislatesfortherightsofpeoplewithadisabilitytofullparticipationinevery‐daylife,withenhancedcommunityconnection,independence,empowermentandwellbeing.ItistheroleoflocalgovernmentthroughaDisabilityInclusionActionPlan(DIAP)topromoteandsupportinclusionintheircommunities.

TheWalchaDIAPwillhavefour(4)FocusAreas:

1. Positivecommunityattitudesandbehaviours2. LiveableCommunities(includingphysicalaccesstobuildingsandfacilities,andtransport)3. Supportingaccesstomeaningfulemployment4. Improvingaccesstoservicesthroughbettersystemsandprocesses(whichisaboutavailabilityandaccessibilityofinformationregardingservices).

4. GUIDING PRINCIPLES

WalchaCouncil’svisionis,“Tobeavibrant,welcomingandresilientcommunitythatsupportsourcitizens,businesses,industriesandenvironments.”3

“TheprinciplesandvaluesthatunderpintheframeworkfordevelopingWalcha‐2027aresocialjusticeandsustainability.”Aswiththestrategicplan,theseprinciplesandvaluesreinforcethegoalsandstrategiesincludedintheDIAPand“seektoattainanoutcomethatissustainableandstrivesforequity,access,participationandequalrights,particularlyforthedisadvantagedandvulnerable”4andalignswiththephilosophybehindtheNSWDisabilityInclusionAct2014.

5. WALCHACOUNCIL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLES

ROLEOFCOUNCIL

Council’sroleinimplementationoftheDIAPwillinclude5:

AsLeader:Councilwillleadthedevelopmentandimplementationofdetailedplansandactionstoimplementthestrategyandtoachieveprogresstowardstheidentifiedgoal:throughdirectserviceprovisionandreviewofCouncilpoliciesandprocedures‐AlignswithCorebusinessandfunctionsofCouncil

AsFacilitator:Councilwillfacilitatethedevelopmentandimplementationofdetailedplansandactionswithotherstakeholderstoimplementthestrategyandachieveprogresstowardstheidentifiedgoal:throughS355Committees,delegatingCouncillorrepresentativestocommunityorganisationsandsupportinglocalbusinessandcommunityinitiatives‐Partialorsharedresponsibilitywithcommunityorgovernmentpartners

3 Walcha-2025 the Community Strategic Plan adopted by Council 26 June 2013, P. 13 4 From Walcha-2025 the Community Strategic Plan adopted by Council 26 June 2013, P. 8 5 From Walcha-2025 the Community Strategic Plan adopted by Council 26 June 2013, P. 14




AsAdvocate:Councilwilladvocateforthedevelopmentandimplementationofdetailedplansandactionswithotherstakeholderstoimplementthestrategyandachieveprogresstowardstheidentifiedgoal:throughrepresentationtoregionalbodiesandotherlevelsofgovernment,promotionofideasanddistributionofinformation‐Advocate,educateandsupportonbehalfofthecommunity.

EXECUTIVERESPONSIBILITY

WalchaCouncilsupportsthedevelopmentandimplementationoftheDIAP.TheGeneralManager,JackO’Hara,hasdelegatedoverallresponsibilityfortheDIAPtotheManagerCommunityServices,KarenKermode.

PROJECTCOORDINATION

KarenKermodeManagerCommunityServices,CathyNoonCoordinatorCommunityCare,andRhondaBarnetEarlyInterventionCoordinator,havesharedresponsibilityforcoordinationoftheprojectandliaisonwithStrategytoAction.

PLANDEVELOPMENT

WalchaCouncilengagedStrategytoActiontocarryoutthedevelopmentoftheplanthroughcommunityconsultation,collationofresultsandidentificationofpriorities,preparationoftheDIAPReport(thisreport)anddevelopmentofgoalsandactionsforalignmentwithWalcha‐2027andinclusionintheWalchaCouncil2017‐2021DeliveryProgram.

MULTIDISCIPLINARYINPUT

AdministrationDepartment(Library,CouncilRecords,EqualEmploymentOpportunity,PreschoolandHR)representedbyGeneralManagerJackO’Hara,KarenKermode

CommunityServicesDepartment(CommunityServices,LibraryandYouth,PreschoolandEarlyIntervention)representedbyKarenKermode,CathyNoonandRhondaBarnet.

EnvironmentalServicesDepartment(PublicHealth,StrategicPlanning,TownPlanning,BuildingControl,CouncilBuildingsandAmenities)representedbyLaceyLatham

EngineeringDepartment(KerbandGutter,Parks,GardensandPlaygrounds,SportingFields,StreetScaping,PublicToilets,RoadSafety,StreetLighting,FootpathsandCycleways,TrafficManagement)representedbyDylanReeves.

IMPLEMENTATION

ResponsibilityforimplementationandresourcingoftheDIAPwillbeacrossallsectionsofCouncilasidentifiedinWalcha‐2027,the2017‐2021DeliveryProgramandtheAnnualOperationalPlans,andthedepartmentalresponsibilityasoutlinedabove.


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6. INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING

GoalsandstrategiesofWalchaCouncilareunderpinnedbyeightthemeswhichprovidefocusanddirectionfortheIntegratedPlanningandReporting(IPR)framework6.ThefourfocusareasfortheDIAPmaybepositionedwithinthose:

InWalcha‐2027 FocusAreasforDIAP

CSP1Transport LiveablecommunitiesFocusArea2CSP2BusinessandJobs Supportingaccesstomeaningfulemployment,FocusArea3CSP3Health Supportingaccesstomeaningfulemployment,FocusArea3CSP4EducationandTraining Positivecommunityattitudesandbehaviours,FocusArea1and

Improvingaccesstoservicesthroughbettersystemsandprocesses,FocusArea4

CSP5StrongerCommunities N/ACSP6LocalEnvironmentandLiveableCommunities Positivecommunityattitudesandbehaviours,FocusArea1and

Improvingaccesstoservicesthroughbettersystemsandprocesses,FocusArea4

CSP7KeepingPeopleSafe N/A

CSP8BetterGovernment Liveablecommunities,FocusArea2

7. CONSULTATION AND ENGAGEMENT

TheWalchaCouncillocalgovernmentareahasapopulationof3,187people.GiventhissmallpopulationandtherelativeisolationofWalcha,(itisoffthemainStatehighways),thecommunityistightknit,resilientandtoalargeextentself‐sufficient.Althoughthereareabroadrangeofcommunitycommittees,organisationsandleisuregroups,manyindividualsareinvolvedinseveralofthegroups,sothatkeyindividualsareabletorepresentmanydemographic,geographicandinterestgroupswhichmadefordatarichgroupconsultationandapublicforum.IndividualsurveysprovidedanopportunityforallWalcharesidentstoprioritiseissuesinthefourfocusareas.

6 From Walcha-2025 the Community Strategic Plan adopted by Council 26 June 2013, P. 14




ABSstatisticsconfirmthat(at2011)16.3%ofpeoplehavespecificlimitationsontheiractivitiesandparticipationincommunitylife.Thissuggeststhatapproximately500peopleinWalchaandthesurroundingdistricthavesomeformoflimitingdisability.Whilesomeofthese(6.3%oraboutupto190individualsinWalcha)willbesupportedbyspecialistormainstreamservices,theremainderwillprobablyexperiencesomebarrierstofullparticipationinsocialandcommunitylife.Bydevelopingstrategiesthataddresstheidentifiedpriorities,Walchacanbecome“avibrantwelcomingandresilientcommunity”forallitsresidents.

AsbackgroundtotheconsultationandtoconfirmissueswhichhavebeenpreviouslyidentifiedintheWalchaCouncillocalgovernmentarea,areviewofexistingdocumentswasundertaken:

Walcha2027whichincorporatesthebroadgoalsfortheten(10)yearstrategicplan,includingthoserelevanttoinclusionandaccessforpeoplewithadisability WalchaCouncilDeliveryProgram2017‐2021providesdetailedstrategiesforthebroadgoalsofWalcha‐2027 WalchaCouncilcomplaintsregister‐therewerenocomplaintsinthelasttwo(2)yearsrelevanttodisabilityaccess,equityorinclusion WalchaCouncilCommunityCare(WCCC)PolicyManual‐thismanualincludesthepolicies:ServiceAccess,ClientRights,InformationProvision,Independenceand

IndividualOutcomes,InclusionandParticipation,andCommunityandConsumerParticipation,whichreflectandimplementthegoalsoftheDIAPforWCCCserviceusers

PedestrianAccessMobilityPlan(PAMP)‐whichisplanned,butnotyetdeveloped,whichwillincreaseopportunitiesforfundingforfootpaths,cycle‐waysandpedestrianramps.

TheextensiveconsultationcarriedoutforWalcha‐2027in2013identifiedkeyissuesrelevanttopeoplewithadisabilityandincluded:

Publictransport,includinglocalandtocentressuchasTamworthandArmidale Infrastructureforthesafemovementofpedestriansandcycletraffic Adequateparking Educationandtrainingprogramsforyoungpeople Accesstoinformationabouthealthservicesandotherspecialistservices Activitiesthatpromoteparticipationincommunityevents Library,sportingandleisurefacilities Participationindecisionsaboutthelocalcommunity Accessandinvolvementinlocalorganisations Minimisingcrimeandantisocialbehaviour

STAKEHOLDERS

Inseekingtomorefullyunderstandandidentifythebarrierstoinclusionandseeksolutions,informationandinputwassoughtfromstakeholdersincluding:

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Peoplewithadisabilityandtheircarers Aboriginalpeople Olderpeople Peoplewithtemporaryorminorlimitationstofunctionalcapacityduetoillnessormedicalconditions Communityorganisationsandgroups Localbusinesses WalchaCentralSchoolandotherremoteschools WalchaPreschool.

Feedbackwasobtainedthroughsurveys,consultationwithindividualsandkeygroupsandapublicforum.

Approximately300surveys7weredistributedthroughservicedeliverypoints,keyorganisations,andindividualdistributionincludingbutnotlimitedto:

WalchaCouncilCommunityCare WalchaCouncilEarlyIntervention AspleyAdvocate WalchaCommunityHub Men’sShed TamworthSCANMeeting WalchaCouncilconsultationmeetingsatWoolbrook,Europambella,NowendocandYarrowitch WalchaPreschool WalchaSupportGroup WalchaCouncilAdvisoryGroup PublicForumforNDISandDIAP

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METHODOLOGY

EngagementProcesses Priorityissuestobeexplored Priorityissuesidentified

Peoplewithadisability,theircarersandfamilies:Inform,Consult,Involveinsettingpriorities,review,evaluationandfeedback,Collaborateinsettingpriorities,Empowertoprovidefeedback.

Questionnairesandattendanceatfocusgroup(25participants).

Transport,communityinvolvement,employment,access,inclusion

Opportunitiesforemploymentand/ormeaningfulcontributiontocommunity Adequateandappropriatelylocateddisabilityparking Goodfootpathsandcrossings;localandinter‐towntransport Feelingwelcomeinclubsandorganisations Signagefordisabilitytoilets Upgradeofdisabilitytoiletfacilitiesatclubs Beingabletofindinformationeasilythroughavarietyofmeans Accesstobusinessesparticularlybanks,hardwarestore Knowwheretogotoraiseissuesofinclusionoraccess Upgradesoffacilitiestotaketheneedsofpeoplewithadisabilityintoaccount.

AdvisoryGroup:Inform,Consult,Involve,Collaborate,Empower

Questionsatmeeting,opendiscussion(9participants)

Transport,communityinvolvement,employment,access,inclusion

Inclusionagendaforalladvisorymeetingswhichwillassistthegrouptofocusonthisarea

Footpathsgenerallygood NationalBankentrydifficult ToiletwithDisabilityaccessdoesn’thavesigns(todirectpeopletothesetoilets) 1Disabilityparkingspotonly DisabilityparkingnearPostOfficeandChemistwouldbebeneficial Wheelchairbusdoesn’thaveeasyaccesstotowncentre Notaxiservice Notactileindicators Concernaboutcolourofwalkers(hardtosee)


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SuggestedUberdriversinWalcha(possiblytransportvolunteers?) CHSPtransporthasregulartripstooutlyingvillages MobilityScooterwhichcouldbeloanedatIGAorsomewherecentral? Grocerystoresdeliver CCCmeetingtakescomplaints/concernsfromthecommunityandwillpassontothe

Councilwherenecessary Thereisnosecure&warmplaceforpeoplewhoarewaitingfortransportorthebus

WalchaCouncilstaff:Inform,Consult,Involve,Collaborate

ConsultationwithWalchaCouncilstaff:

GeneralManagerJackO’Hara;CommunityServicesManagerKarenKermode,ManagerEnvironmentalServicesLaceyLatham,DirectorEngineeringDylanReeves;;CommunityCareCoordinatorCathyNoon;EarlyInterventionCoordinatorRhondaBarnet.

Provisionsinservicedeliveryforpeoplewithadisability,facilitiesandaccess,eventsandaccess,transport,informationprovision

Designofstreetscapetoincorporateanyissuesofinclusionandaccess. DevelopmentofaPAMPsothatfundingforimprovementstocrossingsandramps

canbeappliedfor. InformationforlocalbuildersandtradespeopleregardingAustralianStandardsand

howtomakefacilitiesmoredisabilityfriendly. CommunityCareCoordinatortobeincludedinLocalEmergencyManagement

Meetings InformationprovidedtoEarlyInterventionfamilies InformationaboutNDIStobeprovidedtopeoplewithadisability Reviewofthewaythatservicesareprovidedtopeoplewithadisabilityandfrail

agedunderNDISandMyAgedCare

SpecialistDisabilityProviders:Inform,Consult,Involveindeterminingpriorities,Collaborateinmakingchangestowaysthatservicesaredelivered

PathfindersAbilityLinks;WalchaCouncilCommunityCare;WalchaEarlyIntervention;WalchaPreschool;WalchaCentralSchool;FACS(DeptofFamily&Comm.Services),AgeingDisabilityandHomeCare;DisabilityAdvocacy;St.VincentdePaulLocalAreaCoordinators;WalchaCommunityHub.

Barrierstofullparticipation,prioritiesforinclusion,penetrationofservicedelivery

Wheredopeoplegetinformation? Aneedtoinvolvepeoplewithadisabilityinlocalcommunityactivitiesandevents Employmentisanissue,andvoluntaryworkmaybeseenasanalternativeifitis

meaningful,interestingtothepersonandsomethingtheywanttodo Alocalwheelchairaccessibletaxiiscommencing PeopledonotknowabouttheCommunityHubandtheinformationthatitmaybe

abletoprovide.




MainstreamServiceProviders:Inform,Consult,Collaborateinbetterwaystodeliveryservices

CommunityHealth Inclusion,barrierstoinclusion Surveysprovided,butnofeedbackobtained.

SchoolsandEducationproviders:Inform,Consultaboutbarriers,Collaborateinfacilitatingbetterrelationshipsbetweenfamiliesandteachers

WalchaCentralSchool(2respondents). Inclusion,barrierstoinclusion TeachersattheWalchaCentralSchooladvisedthatwhattheyfoundmostdifficultwasfindinginformationaboutdisabilityservicesorwherestudentscouldgetinformationaboutjobs.

Recreation,leisure,sportingclubsandgroups:Informaboutaccessandparticipationbarriers,Consultaboutwaystoaddresstheissues,Involveindecidingonstrategies,Collaborateinimplementingstrategies,Empowertoongoingengagement

WalchaSupportGroup(12participants);

WalchaMen’sShed;

Inclusion,barrierstoinclusion Pathsveryuneven Pramramps–notenoughofthese‐theyneedtobeadjacenttodisabledparking

spacessothatwheelchairscanaccessthefootpath,neededoutsidethePostOffice,NAB,Telecottage&BloodClinic,Pharmacy.Pramrampsshouldbeoppositeeachotherforsafeaccessacrossthestreet

DifficultyaccessingPostOffice Twodisabilityparksatonelocationonly(NeartheChemistandPostOfficewould

bethebest),needtobeoutsidethepharmacy,PostOffice,andTelecottage;disableparkattheBowlingClubneedsre‐locatingtoamoreuserfriendlylocation

Nodesignatedparkforwheelchairbus Oneofthememberswillidentify‘hotspots’throughtownwhereitisdifficultto

access

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WalchaCouncillorsandCommittees:Informaboutpotentialforparticipationindecisionmaking,consultaboutwaystoattractpeopletocommittees,involveindevelopmentofstrategies,empowertocontinuingengagementofpeoplewithadisability


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CouncilCommunityConsultation(estimated25‐30participants)

Serviceprovision,inclusion,planning,allocationofresources

InformationwasprovidedandsurveyshandedoutatCommunityConsultationmeetingsatWoolbrook,Europambella,NowendocandYarrowitch

8. PRIORITIES AND SOLUTIONS

SUMMARYOFPRIORITIES

Returnedsurveysandconsultationmeetingspresentedaclearpictureofprioritieswithsuggestionsandsolutions:

1. “Ensuringthatpeoplewithadisabilityhaveopportunitiestocontributetotheircommunityinavarietyofways[FocusArea1]”Itwassuggestedthatvolunteerworkandpositionsonlocalcommittees,whileunpaid,couldenhanceself‐esteemandasenseofself‐worth,helpchangecommunityattitudesandbehaviours,anddevelopskillsthatcouldbebeneficialinpaidemployment

2. “Ensuringthatdisabilityparkingisadequate,intherightplaces,andappropriateforunloadingwheelchairsifrequired[FocusArea2].Almostallresponsessuggestedatleasttwo(2)disabilityparksareneededtobelocatednearthePostOfficeandthePharmacy;havingasafeareatodownloadwheelchairsfromtheaccessbuswasalsoneeded

3. “Ensuringthatlocalandregionaltransportareadequate[FocusArea2]”.Transportlocallyandtoregionalcentresformedicalappointmentswasseenasgenerallyadequate,andtherewasastrongsenseofcommunityinthatthosewithaccesstoavehiclewouldoffertransporttosocialactivitiesforthosewithouttheirowntransport;butthereareobviousdeficitsinopportunitiesforaccessingsocialandcommunityactivitiesandevents,andtraveltoregionalcentresforpleasureorrecreationwasalsolimited

4. “HavinggoodfootpathsandsafecrossingsthroughoutWalchaandthevillages[FocusArea2]”Therehavebeenconsiderableimprovementsinthefootpathsandcycleways,butthereisroomforimprovement;TheWalchaSupportGroupidentifiedareasofconcern8

5. “Havinggooddisabilitytoiletsandfacilitiesinlocalclubsandsportingvenues”[FocusArea2]Althoughthisisn’tanareaofdirectresponsibilityforCouncil,therearesomeimprovementsneeded,anditwassuggestedthatCouncilcouldadvocateforbetterfacilities.ConsiderationshouldalsobegiventoprovidingdisabilitytoiletandchangingfacilitiesinvillageareassuchasYarrowitch.

6. “Improvementsinaccesstosomebusinesses”[FocusArea2]ThisisasharedresponsibilitywithCouncilcollaboratingwithbusinessestoprovideaccessfromfootpathsintobusinesspremises

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7. “Upgradingplaygroundstomeettheneedsofchildrenwithadisabilityandtheirfamilies[FocusArea2].AsCouncilmaintainsandupgradeschildren’splaygrounds,thereisanopportunitytoconsiderthedesignofthesesothattheymeettheneedsofchildrenwithadisability.


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FOCUSAREA1DEVELOPINGPOSITIVECOMMUNITYATTITUDESANDBEHAVIOURS

Itemforimprovement Priority CouncilRole Outcome IPRReference

Encourageinclusionofpeoplewithadisabilityincommunitycommittees,organisationsandinterestgroups

Moderate Leader,Facilitator **Numberofpeopleinthesegroupsrepresentingtheinterestsandneedsofpeoplewithadisability,increases

CSP5.2.1

Risk:Unabletogetwillingparticipants *Rating:High RiskManagement:SeekcooperationofAbilityLinkers,serviceprovidersandcarersinencouragingparticipation

EncourageinclusionofpeoplewithadisabilityinS355CommitteesofCouncil

Moderate Leader NumberofpeopleinS355Committees,whoidentifyashavingadisability,increases

CSP5.7.3

Risk:Unabletogetwillingparticipants Rating:High RiskManagement:CouncillorrepresentativesproactivelyseekparticipantsinS355Committees;mediareleaseregardingrepresentationfrompeoplewithadisability

Seekandpromoteopportunitiesforpeoplewithadisabilitytoparticipateinvolunteeractivities

Moderate Facilitator Volunteeropportunitiesidentifiedandvolunteerswhoidentifyashavingadisabilityrecruited

CSP5.1.3

Risk:Volunteeractivitiesnotsuitableforpeoplewithadisability Rating:Moderate RiskManagement:Councilstaffprovidesupporttoorganisationsindevelopingvolunteer‘jobdescriptions’andrecruitingvolunteers




*Inseekingtoallocateariskrating,referenceismadetotheHierarchyofrisk9.Theriskmayrelatetooutcomeofthestrategyi.e.theoutcomenotbeingachieved,ortoCouncilasafinancialrisk,alegalorindustrialliability,WHSrisk,orrisktoCouncil’sreputation.**Walcharesidentswhoparticipateingroupsandcommitteesmaynotidentifyashavingadisability,buttheaimistohavepeopleoncommitteeswhowillgiveavoicetotheneedsofpeoplewithadisabilityoffunctionallimitations.

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FOCUSAREA2CREATINGLIVEABLECOMMUNITIES


IncreasenumberofDisabilityParkingspacesandlocatethemclosetoPostOfficeandPharmacy

High Leader NewParkingspacesavailable CSP1.1.6

Risk:LocationofDisabilityParkingmaynotbeappropriateornotseenasadequate

Rating:High RiskManagement:DelegateAdvisoryCommitteetoconfirmlocationandnumberofParkingandreviewwithTrafficCommittee

Reviewcrossings,includingschoolcrossingsandrampsandincludetactileindicatorswhereappropriate,astheyareupgraded

Moderate Leader Numberoframpsreviewedandupgraded CSP1.1.6

Risk:1.LiabilityiframpsandcrossingsdonotmeetAustralianStandards

2.AlthoughtherampsmeetAS,theymaystillbedifficultforsomewheelchairsormobilityscooters

3.Budgetoverrun

Rating:1.Extreme

2.High

3.High

RiskManagement:1.EnsurecompliancewithAustralianStandards

2.SeekprofessionaladvicefromanappropriateorganisationsuchasGuideDogsandfeedbackfromlocalwheelchairandmobilityscooterusers

3.Rigorouscostingprocess‐developmentofPAMPwillfacilitateopportunitiesforfundingfromStateGovernmentDept.ofRoadsandMaritimeServicesforsuchimprovements

InvolvepeoplewithadisabilityinthedevelopmentofaPAMP

High Leader PAMPdeveloped CSP1.1.6

Risk:Consultationnotinclusive Rating:High RiskManagement:SeekcooperationfromAdvisoryCommittee;mediacoverage




Maintainandimprovefootpathswheretheseareabarriertocommunityaccessforpeoplewithadisability

High Leader MaintenancereflectsinputfromlocalcommunitythroughactivationofSNAPSEEKSOLVE

CSP1.1.6

Risk:1.LiabilityiffootpathsdonotmeetAustralianStandards

2. Budgetoverrun

Rating:1.Extreme

2. High

RiskManagement:1.EnsuredesigncompliancewithAustralianStandards

2. Rigorouscostingprocess

Encourageandsupportimprovementstodisabilityamenitiesatcultural,sportingandrecreationalvenues

High FacilitatorandAdvocate

Numberofvenueswithimprovedamenities CSP6.6.4.1

Risk:Venuesmaynotbewillingtocomplyormaynothaveanunderstandingofappropriatestandardsleadingtoliabilityfortheirorganisations

Rating:High RiskManagement:ProvidefreeinformationrelatingtoAustralianStandardsfororganisationsupgradingfacilitiesforpeoplewithadisabilityandpromoteconsultationwithlocalusersofthefacilitywhohaveadisability

Reviewandimprovesignageforpublicdisabilitytoilets Moderate Leader Newsignageinstalled CSP8.2.4

Risk:Proposedsignagedoesnotmeetneeds Rating:Moderate RiskManagement:ConsultwithcommunitythroughAdvisoryCommittee

Considertheneedsofchildrenwithadisabilityandtheirfamilieswhendesigningorupgradingplaygroundandequipment.

Moderate Leader Playgroundsscheduledforupgradesidentifiedanddesignscompleted

CSP6.6.4

Risk:Playgroundequipmentnotmeetingneedsorbeingunsafeleadingtoliability

Rating:Extreme RiskManagement:EnsuredesigncomplieswithAustralianStandards;consultanEarlyChildhoodprofessionalregardingchoiceofequipment;seekinputfromchildren.

Fenceanexistingplaygroundforusebyfamilieswithyoungchildrenandchildrenwithspecialneeds

High Leader Playgroundsuitableforthisupgradeidentifiedandfundingallocated

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Risk:Childrenabletorunontotheroadwhichisaparticularriskforchildrenwithspecialneeds

Rating:Extreme RiskManagement:Allocatefundingforthisassoonaspossibletominimiserisktochildren.Seekinputfromfamiliesastothelocationanddesign

SupportthelocalWheelchairAccessibleTaxi(WAT)businessthroughutilisationofthetaxiforCouncilfundedservicessuchasthoseprovidedbyWCCC

High LeaderandFacilitator

LocalWATissustainable CSP1.1.5

Risk:WATnotviableinthelongterm,leavingagapinservices Rating:High RiskManagement:Investigatewaysthatthesupportcanbeprovidedthatdonotimpactonotherbusinesses

Seekwaystobettercoordinatetransporttoregionalcentrestopromoteopportunitiesforpersonalandleisureactivities

Moderate Facilitator Morepeopleknowabouttransportoptions CSP1.1.5

Risk:Councilreputationifitisseenasencouragingbusiness‘outofWalcha’

Rating:High RiskManagement:Consultationwithlocalbusinessesandlocalgroupssothatitisseenasabenefittothewholecommunity,andenhancingtheliveabilityofWalcha




FOCUSAREA3SUPPORTINGACCESSTOMEANINGFULEMPLOYMENT


SupportemploymentofpeoplewithadisabilitythroughappointmentofaCouncilstaffmentortoassistwithapplicationsandorientationtowork

Moderate Leader Opportunitiesforpeoplewithadisability CSP4.1.3

Risk:1.Noappropriatejobs

2. Applicantsunwillingtoapply

3. Mentornotavailable

Rating:1.High

2. Moderate

3. Moderate

RiskManagement:1.Revieweachjobasitbecomesvacanttoseeifitcanbemodifiedforapersonwithadisability

2. Reviewwordingofjobadvertisementstoencouragepeoplewithadisabilitytoapply

3. UtilisestaffwithrelevantskillssuchasWCCCCoordinator

CollaboratewithorganisationssuchasAbilityLinksandJobActiveagenciestopromoteemploymentwithinthelocalgovernmentarea,forpeoplewithadisability

Moderate Facilitator Opportunitiesforpeoplewithadisability CSP4.1.4

Risk:Employmentopportunitiesnotavailable Rating:High RiskManagement:Maintainconnectionwithagencies


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FOCUSAREA4IMPROVINGACCESSTOSERVICESTHROUGHBETTERSYSTEMSANDPROCESSES


UpdatedirectoryandInformationonCouncilWebsite

High Leader Betteraccesstoinformation CSP5.2.4

Risk:Informationnotbeingcurrentandtimetakentocontinuallyupdate

Rating:High RiskManagement:Developascheduleforregularreviewandoutsourceresponsibility;alinktoadirectorymaybemoreusefulifanexternalorganisationsuchastheCommunityHubwouldundertaketokeepinformationrelevant

EnsurethattheWalchaCouncilwebsiteisaccessiblebypeoplewithadisability

Moderate Leader Accessibilitybypeoplewithadisability CSP5.2.4

Risk:Difficultywithlocalgovernmentprivacyandfirewalls Rating:High RiskManagement:FollowupwithLGNSWtoseeifotherCouncilshavehadthisproblem

CollaboratewithCommunityHubandthelocalmediatopromotetheavailableservicesprovidedinWalcha

High Facilitator Betteraccesstoinformation CSP5.1.2

Risk:CommunityHubstaffmaynothavecapacityforadditionalservices

Rating:High RiskManagement:CollaboratewithCommunityHubCommitteeandDept.ofFamilyandCommunityServicesprogramofficer(seeRiskManagementCSP6.1.5))

UpdatetheResidentHandbooktoincludeinformationaboutrelevantservices

Leader ResidentHandbookprovidescurrent,relevantandqualityinformation

CSP5.2.4




Risk:MaintainingtheResidentHandbookwithcurrentinformationmayrequireadditionalresources

Rating:High RiskManagement:Allocatethetaskandscheduleupdates

REPORTING

TheAnnualReportwillincludeinformationonachievementofgoalsasoutlinedintheAnnualOperationalPlan.ReportingontheOperationalPlanandDeliveryProgramiscarriedoutsix‐monthlyandadoptedbyCouncil.


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9. WALCHA‐2027

Identifiedpriorities DeliveryAction/Task ReportingMeasure ResourcingResponsibility

Time‐frame

OperationalPlan2017‐2018

CSP1Transport

CSP1.1Walchawillbeservicedbyanintegratedandefficienttransportsystem

CSP1.1.5Improvecommunityandpublictransport

Seekwaystobettercoordinateandadvertisetransporttoregionalcentrestopromoteopportunitiesforpersonalandleisureactivities

1.1.5.1&1.1.5.2 ActionPlandeveloped MCS10 December2017

1.1.5.1.1&1.1.5.1.2

1.1.5.2.1&1.1.5.2.2

Allocatebudgetand/orseekgrantsforadvertising&promoting

SupportthelocalWheelchairAccessibleTaxibusinessthroughutilisationofthetaxiforCouncilfundedservicessuchasthoseprovidedbyWCCC

1.1.5.1 Proceduresandagreementforsupportapproved

MCS December2017

1.1.5.1.1

CSP1.1.6Provideandmaintainfacilitiesforthesafemovementofpedestrianandcycletraffic

10 Manager Community Services




Reviewcrossingsandrampsandincludetactileindicatorswhereappropriate,astheyareupgraded

1.1.6.1&1.1.6.2 Scheduleoframpreviewdeveloped;rampupgradescommenced

DE11 June2018 1.1.6.11.1.6.2.1Allocatebudgetand/orseekgrants

InvolvepeoplewithadisabilityinthedevelopmentofaPAMP

1.1.6.2 PAMPdevelopedandimplementationcommenced

June2018 1.1.6.2.1

Maintainandimprovefootpathswheretheseareabarriertocommunityaccessforpeoplewithadisability

1.1.6.3 TheApp,‘SNAPSEEKSOLVE’activatedandmaintenancecarriedout

DE December2017andongoing

1.1.6.3.2

IncreasenumberofDisabilityParkingspacesandlocatethemclosetoPostOfficeandPharmacy

1.1.6.2 Parkingspacesallocatedandrelocated

DE December2017

1.1.6.2.1

Allocatebudgetand/orseekgrants

CSP4EducationandTraining

CSP4.1EducationandTrainingopportunitieswillbeprovidedthatdelivertheskillsandknowledgeneededtoadvancethecommunity.

CSP4.1.3Supporteducation,trainingandemploymentprogramsfortraineesandapprenticesandadulteducation

SupportemploymentofpeoplewithadisabilitythroughappointmentofamentoramongCouncilstafftoassistwithapplicationsandorientationtowork

4.1.3.1 Wordingforadvertisingamended;mentorappointed

GM/HR December2017

4.1.3.1

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CSP4.1.4ProvideFinancialincentivesforlocalchildren

CollaboratewithorganisationssuchasAbilityLinksandJobActiveagenciestopromoteemploymentwithinthelocalgovernmentarea,forpeoplewithadisability

4.1.4.1 Meetingheldtodevelopplanforcollaboration

December2017

CSP4.1.4.1

CSP5StrongerCommunity

CSP5.1SocialServiceswillbeplanned,maintainedandcoordinatedsothattheymeetthecurrentandfutureneedsofallgroupsinthecommunity

CSP5.1.2Supportactivitiesthatprovidemeaningfulengagementandsocialinteraction

Encourageinclusionofpeoplewithadisabilityincommunitycommittees,organisationsandinterestgroups

5.1.2.1 Mediarelease;guideforcommitteesandorganisationsdeveloped

MCS June2018

5.1.2.1.1

CSP5.1.3Supportcurrentvolunteereffortsandencouragevolunteerparticipation

Seekandpromoteopportunitiesforpeoplewithadisabilitytoparticipateinvolunteeractivities

5.1.3.1 Pressreleaseregardingopportunities;bookletdevelopedtooutlinevolunteeringopportunities

MCS June2018 5.1.3.1.1

Allocatebudgetand/orseekgrants

CSP5.1.5Educateandadvisethecommunityaboutavailablegovernmentservices

CSP5.2Theexistingstrongcommunityspiritandpridewillbeprotectedandpromoted

CSP5.2.4CouncilInformationServices




UpdatedirectoryandInformationonCouncilWebsite 5.2.4.1 Developplanformaintainingcommunitydirectoryandallocateresponsibility

GM/Records December2017

5.2.4.1.1

EnsurethattheWalchaCouncilwebsiteisaccessiblebypeoplewithadisability

5.2.4.2 Websiteisaccessible GM/Records June2018 5.2.4.2.1Allocatebudgetand/orseekgrants

MaintaintheResidentHandbookandincludeinformationrelatingtolocalservices

5.2.4.3 ResidentHandbookupdated GM/Records December2017

5.2.4.3.1

CollaboratewithCommunityHubtopromoteavailableservicesprovidedinWalcha

5.2.4.4 MeetingheldwithCommunityHubcommitteeandFACS12

MCS December2018

5.2.4.4.1Allocatebudgetand/orseekgrants

CSP5.7Communitymemberswillbegiventheopportunitytodeveloptheirleadershipskillssothattheycanbetterparticipateintheleadershipofthecommunity

CSP5.7.3Provideopportunitiesforcommunitymemberstobecomeinvolvedinthemanagementofthecommunity

EncourageinclusionofpeoplewithadisabilityinS355CommitteesofCouncil

5.7.3.1 DirectivetoCouncilrepresentativesonallS355Committees

GM December2017

5.7.3.1

CSP6LocalEnvironmentandLiveableCommunities

CSP6.6ThecharacterofWalchaanditssurroundingvillageswillbemaintainedwhileprotectingtheproductivityofourruralland.

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CSP6.6.4EnhancetheWalchaLocalGovernmentAreasothatitcontinuestobeanattractiveplacetolive,workandvisit.

Encourageandsupportimprovementstodisabilityamenitiesatcultural,sportingandrecreationalvenues

6.6.4.1 Discussionsheldwithkeycultural,sportingandrecreationalvenuestodevelopwaystosupportimprovements

DES June2018 6.6.4.1.3Allocatebudgetand/orseekgrants

Considertheneedsofchildrenwithadisabilityandtheirfamilieswhendesigningorupgradingplaygroundandequipment

6.6.4.1 Playgroundsscheduledforupgradesidentifiedanddesignscompleted

DE June2018 6.6.4.1.3Allocatebudgetand/orseekgrants

Fenceanexistingplaygroundforusebyfamilieswithyoungchildrenandchildrenwithspecialneeds

6.6.4.1 Suitableplaygroundidentifiedandfundingallocated

DE June2018 6.6.4.1.3Allocatebudgetand/orseekgrants.

CSP8BetterGovernment

CSP8.2Councilratefundingforlocalgovernmentprojectswillbesupplementedbyincomegeneratedfromothersources

CSP8.2.4MaintainandimproveCouncilownedbuildingandlandassets

Reviewandimprovesignageforpublicdisabilitytoilets

8.2.4.1 Scheduleforupgradesdeveloped;upgradescommenced

DE June2018 8.2.4.1.1Allocatebudgetand/orseekgrants




Conclusion

WalchaCouncilandCouncilstaffhaveastrongcommitmenttoenhancingtheexperienceofpeoplewithadisabilityintheWalchaCouncillocalgovernmentarea.

IndevelopingtheDisabilityInclusionActionPlan,WalchaCouncilhasbuiltonthestrengthsoftheexistingCouncil,Councilstructure/staff,Councilpoliciesandthelocalcloselyconnectedcommunitybyconsultingwithabroadrangeofstakeholders.TheprioritiesidentifiedabovereflectCouncilvaluesandprinciplesandareintegratedintogoalsoftheten(10)yearstrategicplan,Walcha‐2027.Theindividualobjectives,onceapprovedbyCouncil,aretobeincludedinthe2017‐2021DeliveryProgramandtheAnnualOperationalPlansforeachofthosefour(4)years.WithintheIntegratedandStrategicPlanningframework,theresponsibility,reportingandresourcingfortheobjectiveswillbedefined.


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APPENDIX1DIAPSURVEY

WALCHACOUNCIL

DISABILITYINCLUSIONACTIONPLANSURVEYWalchaCouncilisdevelopingaDisabilityInclusionActionPlan(DIAP),withtheobjectiveofensuringthatpeoplewithadisabilityhaveeveryopportunitytofullyparticipateinthesocial,communityandbusinesslifeofWalchaandthesurroundingarea.TheDIAPwillhavefour(4)FocusAreas:1.Positivecommunityattitudesandbehaviours;2.LiveableCommunities;3.Supportingaccesstomeaningfulemployment;4.Improvingaccesstoservicesthroughbettersystemsandprocesses.

Weneedtocollectinformationaboutwhatisimportantforpeoplewithadisability,andwhatimprovementscouldbemadetoenhancetheirqualityoflife.WalchaCouncilwillincludethemostimportantgoalsintheirplanningprocesses.

Actionstoachievethegoalsmayinclude:

Workingwithlocalorganisationsorbusinessestoraiseawarenessoftheneedsofpeoplewithadisability,andhowtoaddressthoseneeds Lookingatthedesignoffacilitiesandbuildingstoimproveaccesstothem MakingsureWalchaCouncilpoliciestaketheneedsofpeoplewithadisabilityintoaccount Makingsurethatinformationaboutservicesareeasilyavailabletopeoplewithdisabilitiesandtheircarersandinformatsthatareappropriatetotheirneeds

Areyouordoyourepresent:(Tickwhichapplies)

☐Apersonwithadisability☐Carerorfamilymember

☐Specialistdisabilityserviceprovider☐Mainstreamserviceprovider




☐Localbusinessororganisation☐Sporting,Leisure,Club☐Communitymember

Whatarethethingsthataremostimportantforparticipation,communityconnection,qualityoflife,happinessandwellbeingofpeoplewithadisability?Selectthosewhich,inyouropinionaremostimportantinWalcha,andnumberthemfrom1,with1beingthemostimportant.

Changingcommunityattitudessothatpeoplewithadisabilityarewelcomedinsporting,recreationalandleisureactivitiesandprograms[FocusArea1]

ChangingcommunityattitudesandbehaviourssothatpeoplewithadisabilityareinvolvedinmakingdecisionsaboutWalchacivicandsociallife[FocusArea1]

Ensuringthatpeoplewithadisabilityhaveopportunitiestocontributetotheircommunityinavarietyofways[FocusArea1]

Ensuringthatlocalandregionaltransportareadequate[FocusArea2]

HavinggoodfootpathsandsafecrossingsthroughoutWalchaandthevillages[FocusArea2]

Ensuringthatdisabilityparkingisadequate,intherightplaces,andappropriateforunloadingwheelchairsifrequired[FocusArea2]

EnsuringthatpeoplewithadisabilityareabletoattendspecialeventsliketheWalchaShow,or(therecentlyheld)TheMikadoatLangford,withappropriatetransportandgoodaccesstofacilities[FocusArea2]

EmploymentopportunitiesandrelevanttrainingforpeoplewithadisabilityinWalcha[FocusArea3]


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Supportforbusinessesandorganisationstounderstandandmeettheneedsofpeoplewithadisabilitysothatemploymentandparticipationismaximised[FocusArea3]

Beingabletoeasilyfindinformationaboutdisabilities,oraboutservicesthatareavailableinWalcha[FocusArea4]

Anythingelsethatyouwouldliketoseeasapriority?

Doyouhaveanysuggestionsaboutimprovementsthatcouldbemadetopromoteinclusion?

Wouldyouliketobeinvolvedinaforumwheresomeoftheseissuescanbeaddressedandsolutionscanbeworkedout?Yes☐ No ☐

Wouldyouliketobeinvolvedinanongoingworkinggrouptoaddresstheseissues?Yes☐ No ☐




Ifyouwouldliketobeinvolved,pleaseprovideyournameandcontactdetails(phone,email,orcontactperson)

Name:

ContactDetails:

PLEASERETURNTO:

LaceyLathamatWalchaCouncilAdministrationORCathyNoonatWalchaCouncilCommunityCare

[email protected]

Ifpeoplehavesuggestionsanddon’twanttofillouttheform,justemailSusieorRobyndirectlyattheemailaddressesbelow.


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APPENDIX3HIERARCHYOFRISKMATRIX

Consequences

Likelihood Catastrophic Major Moderate Minor Insignificant

Almost Certain EXTREME EXTREME HIGH HIGH MODERATE

Likely EXTREME EXTREME HIGH MODERATE LOW

Possible EXTREME HIGH HIGH MODERATE LOW

Unlikely HIGH HIGH MODERATE LOW LOW

Rare MODERATE MODERATE LOW LOW LOW


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