General News
22 May, 2023
Feedback open on council’s disability plan
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting the com-munity to provide feedback on the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2023-2027. This plan will guide council and the community in working together to ensure that Mount Alexander Shire is...
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2023-2027.
This plan will guide council and the community in working together to ensure that Mount Alexander Shire is a welcoming and inclusive place for people of all abilities.
In creating the draft plan, council has worked with members of the Disability Action Plan Working Group, individuals with disability, carers and service providers, and consulted with the community in a variety of ways to ensure the plan reflects community needs and priorities.
According to council, the draft plan shows the organisation’s commitment to making sure people with disability are included, and have equal opportunities, for housing, education, employment, and creative and social pursuits in the shire, and are able to access the services and support that they need.
Mount Alexander Shire Council mayor Rosie Annear said the draft plan focuses on how council can improve inclusion across the shire.
“The plan focuses on how we can remove barriers to people’s participation in shire life, as well as delivering genuine and achievable results that will make our community more accessible and inclusive for everyone,” she said.
“To make sure the plan accurately represents the community, we’ve co-designed it with people who have lived experience of having a disability or care for someone with a disability.
“We’ve also consulted with other relevant organisations such as Castlemaine Library, Sports Focus, Windarring, local schools, employment agencies and others.
“While we’ve done thorough community consultation, and I’m confident that the draft plan reflects what we’ve heard so far about the wants and needs of the community, we need to make sure that we’ve got it right and haven’t missed anything.
“The more people we hear from, the stronger the plan will be and the better the outcomes for our community, so I encourage everyone to have a look at the draft plan and let us know what you think.”
Community members are encouraged to view the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2023-2027 and provide feedback online at www.shape.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/disability-action-plan and complete the quick survey.