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Disability access and inclusion
We are committed to ensure that appropriate universal access is available to the community through all its functions. To assist achievement of this objective, the Shire in partnership with key external stakeholders, developed the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan
The Plan is reviewed annually to enable priorities and programs to be evaluated with due consideration for the annual budgeting process. Council acknowledges that by enabling access for people with disabilities it will provide better access for the community as a whole. Council has a statutory obligation to provide appropriate universal access to its facilities and services, and to ensure that proposals it receives and approves are compliant.
We maintain communication with the community through the Augusta-Margaret River Community Networking Committee.
The vision for an accessible and inclusive community concentrates on six key areas:
- Existing services and events
- Access to buildings and facilities
- Information and communication
- Advice and services
- Opportunities to make complaints
- Opportunities to participate in any public consultation.
Future Plans
A working group consisting of key internal and external stakeholders is being reformed to drive the 2010 - 2013 Plan recommendations. To be considered for this group please contact the Community Development Officer on the number below.
Aged and Disabled Care
Aged services, including Home and Community Care (HACC), are managed in collaboration with Silver Chain, Farrelly Street, Margaret River, and Multi Purpose Service at Augusta Hospital. For further details visit the Silver Chain website or contact them on 9757 9609.
The Disability Services Commission website has information that may interest you.
Disability Services Commission
Council works closely with Disability Services Commission to provide and improve facilities and services for people with disabilities throughout the Shire. The local officer of the Disability Services Commission can be contacted on 9758 7444 or 0417 959 861.
For more information contact:
Renae Davies, Community Development Officer
- Hours
- Mon - Fri: 8.00am to 4.30pm
- Telephone
- 9780 5269
- Fax
- 08 9757 2512