The first Maroondah Forum for People with Carers of this year was held this morning at Maroondah Federation Estate.

The forum enables council to hear first-hand about accessibility issues within Maroondah and includes regular guest speakers to provide information to participants.

Today’s forum included an update on Maroondah’s new electronic request system, which will enable easier identification and tracking of resident queries and hence improve the responsiveness of council.

The main presentation was in regard to State Trustees, which is a government owned entity that provides will preparation, trusteeships and financial administration. The service can provide assistance for people with disabilities in managing finances and arranging for appropriate care if it is required.

The forum aims to provide ongoing communication and dialogue with participants to assist in creating an accessible municipality.