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Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Feedback Process
Draft Circulated Stakeholders (GHSC) Due
Draft 1 Monday 27 March DIAP Project Team Friday 7 April
DIAP Steering Committee
Draft 2 Monday 10 April GHSC Councillors Friday 28 April
Focus Group Participants
Draft 3 Thursday 4 May All Staff Function Monday 8 May
Final Draft Friday 12 May GHSC Councillors Wednesday 16 May
Council Meeting
Final Draft Thursday 18 May Public Display Thursday 15 June
Endorsement by Council Friday 23 June Greater Hume Shire Wednesday, 21 June
Council 2017
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Contents Section Page No Abbreviations Public Statement of Commitment to Accessibility and Inclusion 5 Introduction 6 Background 6 Policy & Legislative Requirements 7 Council’s Planning Program 9 Community Profile 11 Disability Action Planning Process 12 Community Engagement Strategy 13 Community Engagement Outcomes 14 Disability Inclusion Action Plan 18 Monitoring and Evaluation 19 Consultation and Feedback 19 Conclusion 19 Greater Hume Shire Disability Inclusion Action Plan 21 Tables 1. Attitudes and behaviours 2. Liveable Communities 3. Employment 4. Systems and processes Greater Hume Shire Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan 3
Abbreviations
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
ADA Anti Discrimination Act
CRPD Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
CSP Community Strategic Plan
DAIS Disability, Advocacy and Information Service
DDA Disability Discrimination Act
DIA Disability Inclusion Act
DIAP Disability Inclusion Action Plan
ED&SP Economic Development and Social Plan
GHS Greater Hume Shire
GHSC Greater Hume Shire Council
LGAs Local Government Areas
NSW New South Wales
PwD People with Disability
SEIFA Socio-economic indices for areas
WID Work Inspirations Day
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Public Statement of Commitment to Accessibility and Inclusion Greater Hume Shire Council is committed to disability inclusion and access to build a strong and equitable community. Greater Hume Shire Council supports the fundamental right of people with disability to choose how they live their lives, to access opportunities and enjoy the benefits of living and working in our society as all residents do. This belief underpins disability inclusion planning in the NSW Local Government sector and the objective to ensure that local services, facilities and programs provided by councils are inclusive. As part of this Greater Hume Shire Council has developed a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). Extensive engagement with people with a disability, their carers, family and friends as well as Council staff has been undertaken to inform this important plan. Actions from the plan will directly inform Council’s Community Strategic Plan ensuring accountability and reporting of the measures that will flow to the Delivery and Operational plans. Greater Hume Shire Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan 5
Introduction Greater Hume Shire Council (GHSC) has engaged people with disability and their carers as a key part of their commitment to Disability Inclusion Action Planning as prescribed through the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 (DIAP 2014). Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) supports the fundamental right of choice for people with disability to choose how they live their lives, to access opportunities and enjoy the benefits of living and working in the Greater Hume Shire. Background Since 2014, following Council’s exit from being a provider of aged and community services, Council has been implementing the Greater Hume Shire Community Health and Wellbeing Plan based on a health and wellbeing profile and community consultation. The plan was developed to support Greater Hume Shire communities and reinforces Council’s commitment to: • Leading local policies and developing programs and infrastructure to be inclusive • To advocate for residents • To ensure accountable and quality community services All with the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of residents. The Plan is overseen by the Greater Hume Health and Wellbeing Alliance representing local consumers, equity groups, and service providers (local and regional). The Health and Wellbeing Plan incorporates the needs of people with a disability and there are actions specifically aimed at improving inclusion and access across the shire. These actions will be subsequently integrated into the GHSC Disability Inclusion and Action Plan. 6 Greater Hume Shire Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Policy and Legislative Requirements The Disability Services Act (1993) was replaced by the Disability Inclusion Act (2014) and Disability Inclusion Regulation 2014 requiring all councils, in NSW to have a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) by 1 July 2017. The Disability Inclusion Act 2014 (DIA) is linked to the national and international policy and legislation improving inclusion for people with a disability (Figure 1). Greater Hume Shire Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan 7
People with disability refers to people who may need support to fully participate in society, whether temporarily
or throughout their lives. This may include people with changing abilities due to ageing, people with a temporary
illness or injury that affects their ability to participate, children with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people with disability, or people with disability from culturally and linguistic diverse backgrounds.
Other relevant Legislation and Standards that inform Council’s Work
• Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA)
• Commonwealth Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010
• NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (ADA)
• Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government (General) Regulation 2005
• Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) 2008
• Fair Work Act 2009 and the Fair Work Regulations 2009
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Council’s Planning Program Council is committed to the requirement that disability inclusion action planning is positioned as core business and incorporated into the Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) cycle so that councillors and council staff at every level consider the inclusion of people with disability throughout all areas of council. Council has linked and incorporated the DIAP into the Greater Hume Shire Council Community Strategic Plan. Known as “Live A Greater Life, Our Community Strategic Plan 2017 – 2030” the Community Strategic Plan (CSP) reflects the Greater Hume community’s long term priorities and aspirations and forms the foundation for all Council operations and subsequent plans. During the past three years Council has undertaken extensive community engagement with residents and the community resulting in a number of important plans. These ‘sub plans’ have in turn informed the current review of the CSP - • Visitor Experience Plan • Community Health and Wellbeing Profile and Plan • Economic Development and Social Plan • Roads Strategy • Strategic Land Use Plan • Waste Management Strategy • Greater Hume Children Services Strategic Plan The Disability Inclusion Action Plan will be an additional plan that will inform the CSP and detailed actions in the Annual Operational Plan. Greater Hume Shire Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan 9
Council is committed to Disability Inclusion Action Planning. Each of the strategies and actions in the Disability Inclusion Action Plan are linked to the Community Strategic Plan. The strategies address four (4) key areas: • Developing positive community attitudes and behaviours • Creating liveable communities • Supporting access to meaningful employment • Improving access to services through better systems and processes 10 Greater Hume Shire Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Community Profile Population The Greater Hume Shire consists of the 5 main towns of Holbrook, Culcairn, Henty, Jindera, and Walla Walla, as well as the villages of Burrumbuttock, Woomargama, Gerogery, Walbundrie, Morven and Brocklesby. The largest towns and villages provide services to the surrounding local districts with Holbrook and Culcairn service centres for the Hume and Olympic Highways. The Estimated Resident Population, Local Government Areas, New South Wales 3218.0 issued by Australian Bureau of Statistics on 31 March 2015 indicates that the Greater Hume Shire has a population of 10,258. The characteristics of Greater Hume Shire (ABS 2011 Census): • Is older >65yrs than the remainder of NSW - GHS 21% NSW 15% • Median age 43 years • Average personal income $479/week • has the same proportion of Aboriginal people as NSW; • has less people born overseas and speak languages other than English at home than NSW; • has pockets of disadvantage; and • has an extremely low crime rate; and • has significantly more people volunteering GHS 26% NSW 18%. SEIFA Greater Hume Shire is among the 50% least disadvantaged LGAs in Australia, the SEIFA score (2011 ABS) was 989 ranking it 341 in Australia and 102 in NSW. Pension Support In 2011, 24% of the population of Greater Hume Shire (2426 people) were concession card holders, a higher percentage than NSW overall at 23%. Pension categories were similar or lower than NSW, the proportion of Pension Concession card holders was slightly higher than NSW (23% Greater Hume, 21% NSW) Disability In 2011, 5.5% of the Greater Hume population needed assistance because of disability, up a rise of 1.3% from 4.2% in 2006. This compares with 5% for all NSW. The biggest group were the 85+ year group where the rate reached 50%. The next highest rate was among the 75-84 year-olds at 19%. In 2011, 5% (513) reported as needing assistance with core activities. Overall, 5.5% of males and 5.5% of females reported a severe or profound disability requiring assistance. Greater Hume Shire Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan 11
Carers In 2011, 15% of residents in the Greater Hume Shire aged 15+ gave unpaid care to another needing assistance compared to 12% for all NSW. Generally more women than men were carers with 17% of women undertaking unpaid care and 11% of men. The proportion of adults who gave unpaid care rose from 2% in 2006 to 11% in 2011. Summary In line with the national trend, the Greater Hume Shire has an ageing population and is among the 50% least disadvantaged LGAs in Australia, the SEIFA score (2011 ABS) was 989 ranking it 341 in Australia and 102 in NSW. In 2011, 5.5% of the Greater Hume population needed assistance because of disability and 5% (513 people) reported as needing assistance with core activities. Overall, 5.5% of males and 5.5% of females reported a severe or profound disability requiring assistance. These socio demographic trends have significant implications for planning, services and the economic sustainability of Greater Hume. Disability Action Planning Process Greater Hume Shire joined with the newly formed Snowy Valleys Shire to coordinate the development of the DIAP. Both Councils committed to a joint process appointing project workers and a Steering Committee was established representative of executive staff and Councillors/Administrator. A project team representing community services staff and people with disability and their carers coordinated the community engagement and key activities required to develop the Plan (Figure 2). 12 Greater Hume Shire Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Community Engagement
Strategy
Approach
Council is committed to improving quality of life in Greater Hume Shire through the involvement of the
community in development of policies, programs and services. Council is also committed to ensuring that all
views are considered through inclusive deliberation and active involvement of the community.
The DIAP Community Engagement Strategy was informed by the following adopted principles. We will strive to
make all engagement – communication, consultation, involvement, collaboration and partnerships:
• Inclusive and accessible
• Productive and enterprising
• Approachable and welcoming
• Consistent so we know where we stand
• Engaging, exciting and inspiring.
Methods
The methods were informed by people with disability and carers participating on the Project Team. Table 1
describes the target group, method and time frame.
Table 1 Community Engagement Methodology
Target Group Method Outcome
Council Staff Survey Email link to survey on Survey Monkey.com 24 responses
PWD & Carers Focus Groups held in local community settings and 3 focus groups
centres Culcairn - 4 participants
Holbrook – 6 participants
Jindera – 7 participants
Greater Hume Health and Workshop 4 key areas 50 participants
Wellbeing Alliance
PwD and Carers Email link to survey on Survey Monkey.com 8 Responses
All Council Staff All Staff Day 4 May 2017 Presentation on Draft DIAP and 38 Responses
panel of people telling their experiences of living in the
shire with a disability
Greater Hume Shire Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan 13Community Engagement Outcomes The four key disability inclusion focus areas were used as a framework for community engagement. The following information summarises the outcomes under each of the key areas. 1. Developing positive community attitudes and behaviours What you told us - • Council to role model inclusiveness • Lead by example • Engage with people with a disability and their carers in decision making and policies • Acknowledge champions and groups eg Australia Day Celebrations • Tackle stigma – through various media • Encouraging communities to listen to people with disabilities – assertiveness required • Education: partner with schools, business and community groups to raise awareness about the rights of PwD • Provide special training to customer service staff as well as councillors and also awareness of what is available in the shire • ‘Encouraging people and communities to listen to people with disabilities’ 14 Greater Hume Shire Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan
2. Creating liveable communities
What you told us -
• Improve access to public facilities
• Disability toilets in town centres
• AUDIT council facilities
• Accessible road crossings
• More road crossings with safety islands
• Improved Signage (both tactile and visual and audible)
• Improve footpaths “footpath access for prams as at times they just end and it is difficult to push
a pram up or down the curb (would be same if not worse for wheelchair)’
• Advocate to improve access to and within local business
• Sell the benefits of inclusiveness and access to business
• Improve community transport
• Fence some playgrounds for people with children with cognitive disability, especially those near
creeks “she can run so fast, in an instant she is off to the water”
• Incorporate Universal Design into everything we do “Engineers and technical services talk to
PwD”
• Websites that are accurate – when they say ‘accessible’ that they are
• Advocate for affordable and accessible community transport ‘Accessible, point to point transport
is not available’.
• Provide and improve disability parking options in town centres: ‘There are no disable parking
spots in any Holbrook streets’. ‘There is no disabled parking in the main street of Jindera’
• When providing disabled parking in main streets, there needs to be good access to footpaths and
not where someone else can park in front of the access point
• Review and improve signage eg Jindera Hall
• Allocate an annual budget for upgrading access to Council facilities.
• Share disabled ramps and chairs among the shire pools which have none.
• Make tables in all parks wheelchair accessible
• Ensure that parks equipment and tables have pathways to them
• Install “Liberty Swings” in the shire’s parks
• Have a “Changing Places” facility in the shire
• ‘Sell the benefits of inclusiveness to business’
• Develop mobility maps for the towns in the shire
• Install Community Boards in the towns with Q codes on them with information for accessing
aged and disabled services and information. “Even better if they are located so that you don’t
have to get out of the car for people with mobility issues”
Greater Hume Shire Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan 153. Supporting access to meaningful employment What you told us - • Review GHSC Human Resource policies and procedures for inclusiveness and diversity • Improve community transport • Overcome barriers to employment • Promote incentives for employing PwD • Encourage more economic development generally to improve opportunities • Educating shops/businesses about their obligations to people with a disability and their carers • ‘Educating shops/businesses of the ‘invisible workforce’ – people wanting to work’ • Engage local businesses – encouraging targets • Ensuring physical access to employment for people with disabilities • Model on other successful programs such as the Employment Circles Of Support (ECOS) program by DAIS • Employ more people with a disability with security of employment, not just short term 16 Greater Hume Shire Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan
4. Improving access to services through better systems and
processes
What you told us -
• Inclusive website – iPad/Phone friendly
• Audible options on website
• Have and aged and disability section on the website perhaps with videos
• Council newsletter – easier to read
• Council newsletter – make it available in different formats – CD, larger print, by email, braille
• Social media options
• Making feedback easy – complaints, compliments, general feedback – making available different
formats
• Importance of Council keeping up with new technologies that make life easier for people with a
disability
• Consultation with PwD during planning phases for all new community projects
• Provide to motels and advertise on signage boards all the accessible facilities in the towns eg toilets,
parks, pools
• Advertising and marketing of this plan once endorsed to let the community know what it happening
• Include access and equity criteria in community grants program ‘Please include someone with a
disability on boards or committees when planning town upgrades/modifications and events’.
• Improve accessibility in Council Offices “Change the heights of a portion of customer service
desks. Access to toilet facilities can be difficult if the doors are too heavy to push open. To
access the toilet facilities at the Culcairn Library customers have to walk through a narrow
entryway”
Greater Hume Shire Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan 17Disability Inclusion Action Plan The Community Engagement Outcomes have informed the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) attached. The plan details the strategies, actions, time frames and resources required to implement the required improvements. Each of the Strategies will be reflected in the Live A Greater Life, Our Community Strategic Plan 2017 – 2030. The approved CSP and DIAP will assist Council with its obligation under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and provide a strategic framework for Council to plan for, and respond to, issues relating to disability access. Risk Assessment The DIAP will provide evidence of Council’s commitment to continue to improve access for people with disability. As part of the development of the DIAP a risk management approach has been implemented in accordance with Council’s Risk Management process. This risk assessment considered risks associated with the development of the draft DIAP, identified potential risks and mitigation strategies in the ongoing implementation of the draft DIAP. Financial Implications The DIAP is primarily funded through the existing operational and capital budgets. The strategies and actions in the Plan will be identified within the Community Strategic Plan. Some strategies are unfunded and would require a funding proposal to progress. Unfunded projects, will be considered as part of the preparation of the Delivery Program and annually via the annual planning process. A number of strategies within the Action Plan relate to audits being undertaken as the first step. Such audits would then inform a strategic and holistic approach to improvement. This work will need to be costed and funding allocated when further details are available at the completion of a detailed strategy such as a public toilet strategy. 18 Greater Hume Shire Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Monitoring and Evaluation Council will engage a Reference Group representing PwD, Carers, Service Providers and Advocates to review and monitor the implementation of the DIAP. A summative review will be undertaken annually and formal review every four years. Councils must summarise how the DIAP component of the IP&R will be monitored and evaluated. This may be done separately or through the usual process of monitoring and reporting on IP&R documents. Consultation and Feedback Copies of the draft DIAP were circulated to PwD, Carers and other stakeholders as per the feedback process identified on page one. The data was also presented at the GHSC All Staff function on 4th which gave staff the opportunity to provide any further feedback and comment on the implementation of the Plan. Following the incorporation of all the feedback on the draft from the relevant stakeholders, the final draft for public exhibition was placed on GHSC website and at Council offices for feedback following the May Council meeting. Feedback was provided to Council and the Plan presented to the June Council meeting for endorsement. Conclusion The provision of accessible and inclusive communities is a vital part of enabling people with disability to participate in community life in the Greater Hume Shire. The Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017-2021 will assist Council in meeting its obligations in relation to the NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014 and ensure a strategic approach exists to support people with disability to participate fully in community life and access Council facilities and services. Greater Hume Shire Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan 19
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Disability Inclusion Action Plan
1. Attitudes and behaviours
Strategic Objective: GHSC leads a welcoming and inclusive community
Outcome: GHS is diverse, inclusive and sociable and all residents feel a strong sense of belonging and cultural relevance.
Actions Expected outcome Risk Responsibility Frequency/Year Resources Performance Link to CSP
indicator Outcome
Develop International day M Community Health Annual – from $5,000/yr %focus group Theme 2
partnerships with of people with a & Wellbeing Coor- 2018-19 participants report Outcomes 2.1, 2.2,
business, industry disabilities is cel- dinator improvement in 2.1 2.3
& education to ebrated with a focus community attitudes
raise awareness and on education and & behaviours
improve knowledge community aware- # schools
and understanding ness. engaging in
of PwD/Carers awareness program
Accredited inclusive Annual all abilities H Corporate Services 2nd Yearly $5,000 % PwD/Carers Theme 1
customer service customer service Manager report improved 1.1,
training program training program customer service Theme 2
for GHSC staff and # local business/ Outcomes 2.1, 2.2,
local services/ services engaging 2.1 2.3
business in the training
Topics: Advocacy, All customer ser-
disability services, vice staff complete
customer service, accredited inclusive
service provision
training
Greater Hume Shire Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan 21Actions Expected outcome Risk Responsibility Frequency/Year Resources Performance Link to CSP
indicator Outcome
Engage PwD/Carers PwD/Carers H General Manager 4th Yearly Nil # PwD/Carers Theme 1
in the CSP process are targeted to participating 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
and other planning participate in the in the CSP and Theme 2
and development CSP and comment other planning Outcomes
processes on drafts. and development 2.3
process
Promote NSW Circulate Carers M Corporate Services Ongoing Nil #Carers needs Theme 1
Carers Charter and Charter to staff Manager and rights are 1.1
Carers rights to Carers identified acknowledged
GHSC Staff
Annual all staff Access and H General Manager 2nd yearly $500 # staff report Theme 1
function to include inclusiveness improved under- 1.1
accessibility and training standing about
inclusiveness accessibility and
service provision inclusiveness
training
Take every Council participates H Council Ongoing Nil %focus group Theme 1
opportunity to in national General Manager participants report 1.1
promote inclusion awareness days/ improvement in
and raise awareness programs’ community attitudes
of the needs of PwD All Council & behaviours
supported
community
activities have a
disability inclusion
and access plan
22 Greater Hume Shire Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan2. Liveable Communities
Strategic Objective: GHSC delivers liveable, well-designed and serviced communities that support wellbeing and enhance quality of life
Outcome: Physical and social connectivity is available to all, designed to be inclusive of people with special needs and people in different stages of life.
Actions Expected outcome Risk Responsibility Frequency/Year Resources Performance Link to CSP
indicator Outcome
Audit Shire Audit complete H General Manager 2017/2018 $20-30k Audit completed Theme 3
functions, facilities, Actions prioritised Director DIAP updated 3.1,
services and DIAP updated Engineering CSP reflects
information sources PwD engaged in the and Director changes
against Access to audit Environment and Priorities funded
Premises Standards Planning
and other relevant
standards for
inclusiveness
Engineering and Universal Design is H Director 2017/2018 & Nil Compliant with Theme 3
Environment staff adopted as a policy Engineering ongoing the principals of 3.1
are familiar with and and Director Universal design Theme 4
apply the principles Environment and and CAPT 4.2
of Universal Design Planning
and Continuous and staff
Accessible Path and
Travel (CAPT)
Signage is Audit signage as H Director 2017/2018 AA Signage is Theme 3
accessible and part of the above Engineering accessible and 3.1
inclusive process and Director inclusive
Environment and
Planning
Advocate for PwD/Carers are H Community Health annually Nil Affordable and Theme 4
local affordable able to access local and Wellbeing accessible transport 4.2
accessible & affordable CT Coordinator available in GHSC
community & Alliance
transport
Greater Hume Shire Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan 233. Employment
Strategic Objective: GHSC workforce is diverse
Outcome: Employment diversity enables people to live and work in the same community ,while also attracting a diversity of workers into the Shire.
Actions Expected outcome Risk Responsibility Frequency/Year Resources Performance Link to CSP
indicator Outcome
Review GHSC P & P reviewed, HR H Corporate Services 2nd yearly Nil Policies, procedures Theme 1
employment staff trained and Manager and processes are 1.4
HR policy and PwD are appointed inclusive
processes for Workplaces are PwD on staff
inclusiveness adapted to be
accessible &
inclusive
Employ and GHSC Workforce is M General Manager Review 2nd yearly Nil % diversity of the Theme 1
maintain a diverse diverse workforce 1.4
workforce by
making diversity
and inclusion key to
workforce planning
Advocate and Residents are able M Economic Review 2nd yearly Nil % employment Theme 1 1.4
encourage local to realise their Development reported in the
business and potential, work Officer Business Survey
industry to establish productively and
a diverse workforce make a contribution
to their community
24 Greater Hume Shire Council Disability Inclusion Action PlanActions Expected outcome Risk Responsibility Frequency/Year Resources Performance Link to CSP
indicator Outcome
Include Children with H General Manager Annually Nil Children with a Theme 1
inclusiveness in a disability are disability actively 1.1
the Workplace invited to actively participate in the
Inspirations Day participate in the WID
WID
4. Systems and processes
Strategic Objective: GHSC systems, processes and functions are inclusive of all people enabling everyone to access resources” rights” goods and services.
Outcome: GHSC is inclusive and promotes equality and values diversity.
Actions Expected outcome Risk Responsibility Frequency/Year Resources Performance Link to CSP
indicator Outcome
Accessible website Accessible website H EA 17/18 See CSP % PwD report Theme 4
with a clearing with a tab of content the website to be 4.2
house of resources for PwD/Carers. accessible and
and services inclusive and
(business, health, compliant with
advocacy) for PwD/ SCAG 2.0 AA
Carers.
Compliant with
WCAG 2.0 AA
Use multiple Media & M EA 17/18 and ongoing $1,500 All council Theme 4
accessible communication document and 4.2
and inclusive staff are trained community
communication to use multiple resources are
strategies inclusive language accessible
and mediums
Greater Hume Shire Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan 25Actions Expected outcome Risk Responsibility Frequency/Year Resources Performance Link to CSP
indicator Outcome
Staff are aware Staff access H Manager Corporate Ongoing ?? % staff satisfied Theme 2
of the resources resources Services’ they are aware 2,2
needed to respond Community Health of the resources
to PwD/Carers and Wellbeing needed to support
Coordinator PwD/Carers
GHSC Policies and Policies and H General Manager Annual Review Nil GHSC policies and Theme 1
procedures reflect procedures review Directors procedures are 1.1
the needs of PwD/ includes diversity inclusive and reflect
Carers the needs of the
community
Criteria for Council Grant criteria is M Community Health 2017 Nil Successful Theme 1
Community grants reviewed by DIAS and Wellbeing applications include 1.1
includes diversity, Coordinator the needs for PwD
accessibility and and Carers. (Where
inclusiveness applicable)
Review volunteer PwD and Carers M Manager Corporate 2018 and ongoing Nil % PwD/Carers Theme 1
policies and are participating Services volunteering in 1.1
processes to in volunteering Community Health Council Activities
include PwD activities and Wellbeing
Coordinator
Train council Community M Executive Assistant 2018/19 $20K >50% of Theme 1
staff on inclusive engagement Community Health councillors and 1.1
community activities are and Wellbeing relevant staff attend 1.2 1.3
engagement accessible and Coordinator IAP2 Training.
inclusive
GHSC Community Engagement H Executive Assistant 2017 Nil Community Theme 1
Engagement strategy includes Engagement 1.2 1.3
Strategy is PWD/Carers Strategy is inclusive
inclusive of PwD
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