Tag: Accessibility
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Inaugural meeting of the Disability Action Group
This morning I was invited to attend the inaugural meeting of the Disability Action Group, which aims to provide a voice for people with disabilities within Maroondah and the eastern region. The group while new, already has a number of priorities, including lobbying for accessibility improvements and the redevelopment of Ringwood Station as well as…
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Eastern Transport Coalition Public Transport Summit
The Eastern Transport Coalition represents one million residents across the seven eastern metropolitan councils within Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Today’s summit highlighted the need for public transport improvements within the eastern suburbs to become sustainable and accessible through providing transport choice for residents facing worsening traffic congestion and rising petrol prices. The theme includes the infrastructure…
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Scoot Wheel n Move – discussing the workshop findings
Today’s Scoot Wheel n Move meeting discussed the future direction of the group, including the possibility of involving Eastern Access Community Health (EACH) as an auspice for the group. While Scoot Wheel n Move has operated under the umbrella of Maroondah City Council, increased autonomy would strengthen the group’s ability to advocate for accessibility improvements,…
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Delegates' Report: Recognising our natural environment, volunteers, accessibility and the strength of partnerships
On the 27th of April I attended the launch of the Mullum Mullum festival, which is now entering its tenth year. The Mullum Mullum Festival is a community led project, which is supported by Whitehorse, Manningham and Maroondah Councils and encourages conservation and appreciation of our natural environment. The significance of the Mullum Valley has…
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Media Release: Campaign for Ringwood Station must be revived
MEDIA RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION Wednesday, 7 May 2008 MEDIA RELEASE: Government Leaves Ringwood to Rot Cr. Alex Makin, the ward councillor for much of the Ringwood Transit City area, has slammed council’s ‘softly softly’ approach after the State Government failed to provide any funding for the Ringwood Transit City in the state Budget. “The…
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VEC Panel Hearing for the Maroondah Representation Review
Tonight, the VEC held a public panel hearing as part of the process into Maroondah’s representation review, providing submitters with the opportunity to speak in support of their written submissions. As part of the ten minute allocation for submitters, I elaborated on the issues raised within my written submission, including the fact that Maroondah’s current…
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Consultative Workshop for the Maroondah Forum for People with Disabilities and Carers
The Maroondah Forum for People with Disabilities and Carers, which currently meets on a quarterly basis, provides an opportunity for council and the community to discuss issues relating to accessibility. While the forum has been successful in creating dialogue and improving accessibility within Maroondah, it is timely to undertake a review to strengthen this forum…
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Opening the AC Roberston Athletics Track and Grandstand
The AC Robertson athletics track, based at Proclamation Park in Ringwood, is one of the premiere athletic facilities in the eastern suburbs and is home to a number of different sporting clubs. This afternoon we officially opened the newly resealed track, as well as the newly constructed grandstand which provides additional seating for up to…
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Scoot Wheel n Move Workshop
Scoot Wheel N Move is a council auspiced community group, which aims to improve the level of accessibility for people with mobility aids, such as wheelchairs and scooters. Initiatives such as the recharge program, the mobility booklet and public forums stemmed from Scoot Wheel n Move and it is is important to reflect on the…