Accessibility – Page 8 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Delegates' Report: Community involvement through advocacy and participation

Nov 19, 2007

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

There are several items I wish to discuss this evening: Firstly, I would like to congratulate Enjoying Planned Retirement for their second Art and Craft Exhibition, held on the 12th of October. The exhibition, which marked the conclusion of Maroondah’s Seniors Week, attracted approximately 500 visitors and provided an opportunity to demonstrate the fun and…

Monkami Drama Group presents Titanic, The Untold Stories

Nov 14, 2007

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alex

in Accessibility, Maroondah City Council

After the launch of Campaign Enable I attended a performance of Titanic, the Untold Stories presented by the Monkami Drama Group. Monkami located in Croydon, is a non-profit service provider for people with intellectual disabilities and aims to develop skills so that people with intellectual disabilities can live independently within the community. Titanic, the Untold…

Launch of Campaign Enable

Nov 14, 2007

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Speeches and Presentations

I was invited to officially launch Campaign Enable, a group established through the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations, which aims to enable all people to participate within society. Campaign Enable marks a turning point in advocacy with the campaign being managed, organised and conducted by people with a disability. At a national level Campaign Enable…

Maroondah Journal: Two throw hat in ring for city's top job

Nov 13, 2007

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alex

in Maroondah City Council

The Maroondah election for the City of Maroondah will be held on Wednesday the 5th of December. The Maroondah Journal has reported on the current status of the mayoral race, including my intent to run as a candidate: The race for Maroondah Council’s top job is heating up with two councillors vying for the mayoral…

Eastern FM: Discussing the Eastern Transport Coalition

Nov 2, 2007

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alex

in Environment, Sustainable Transport

Eastern FM (98.1 FM) is a local community radio station based at the Wyreena Community Arts Centre in Croydon. I was invited to be interviewed on Eastern FM to discuss the Eastern Transport Coalition and the need for public transport improvements in the outer suburbs. The Eastern Transport Coalition represents approximately a million residents and…

Maroondah Forum for People with Disabilities and Carers – final meeting for 2007

Oct 29, 2007

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

Maroondah’s Forum for People with Disabilities and Carers provides an opportunity for the community to raise access and inclusion concerns directly with Maroondah City Council. The forum is held on a quarterly basis and often includes updates from Maroondah City Council, transport providers and government. Maroondah is currently revising its Disability Policy and Action Plan…

Delegates' report: Engaging our youth and people with disabilities

Oct 15, 2007

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport

On the 19th of September I attended Maroondah Snippets, Maroondah’s very own youth film festival. This event showcased the breadth of talent that exists within Maroondah, particularly in regard to cinematography, multimedia, script writing and acting. All entrants should be congratulated for the the level of professionalism within the films and the diverse range of…

Bar None: Good Access = Good Business

Oct 4, 2007

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Today I participated in Good Access = Good Business, a combined Maroondah City Council and Department of Human Services initiative under the Bar None program, a local leadership recognition project. Bar None aimed to celebrate community inclusion and to recognise local examples of inclusion for people with disabilities. Today’s forum provided an opportunity to discuss…

Scoot Wheel N Move panel preparation

Sep 27, 2007

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

Today’s Scoot Wheel N Move meeting included a discussion with other panelists for the Good Access = Good Business discussion forum next Thursday. The panel will consist of: Ben from Maroondah Home Healthcare; Pam Usher from Invicta Bus Company; Robyn from Glen Park Community Centre; John from Scoot Wheel N Move; and myself as a…

Opening Brush Strokes – artworks by stroke survivors

Sep 4, 2007

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations

I was invited by the Croydon Stroke Support Group to open Brush strokes – artworks by stroke survivors. The exhibition, located in the foyer of Maroondah Art Gallery in Federation Estate, features a range of artworks, all made by stroke survivors. Amongst the artwork, which includes paintings, scarves, dolls, woodwork and tapestry, are a number…

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