Tag: disability
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Media Release: Ringwood Station petition well supported
Maroondah City Council’s petition calling on all state political parties to commit to a redevelopment of Ringwood Station in the next term of government has received generous support from the community. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said to date more than 150 people had signed the petition, some choosing to leave comments on Council’s website. “It…
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Maroondah Weekly: Changes on the way in community care
Maroondah City Council provides home and community care services to eligible residents that have a disability or are frail aged, as well as carers. These services, which include Meals on Wheelers, carer support, social support programs, domestic assistance, respite care and property maintenance, are provided to people in need of additional assistance. The State Department…
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Media Release: Video highlights Ringwood Station inadequacies
Maroondah City Council has stepped up the Ringwood Station advocacy campaign launching an online video highlighting major accessibility issues at the station. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the video highlighted the shocking state of the station. “The video really shows how bad the station is and how inaccessible it is for those who rely on…
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Croydon Special Development School – Spring Formal
The Croydon Special Development School is located in Belmont Road East in Croydon and provides an educational curriculum for children with a disability, beginning with early year programs through to secondary education. This evening I was invited to the School’s Spring Formal, which involved several 15 and 16 year old students. The Spring Formal not…