Tag: mobility
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July 2007 Maroondah Forum for Carers and People with Disabilities
The Maroondah forum for Carers and People with Disabilities, is a quarterly forum that provides the opportunity to exchange information and to highlight concerns to Council that effect people with disabilities Today’s meeting included a presentation from Villa Maria on the respite and support services they provide for their clients. In addition Pam Usher from…
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Croydon Stroke Support Group
This morning I was invited to speak to the Croydon Stroke Support Group about my role as a Maroondah Councillor and to hear any concerns raised by members. The discussion focussed strongly on Maroondah’s footpaths and the needs of pedestrians. Maroondah Council recently passed a Pedestrian Strategy which provides a framework to address the lack…
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Scoot Wheel N Move June 2007 meeting
Scoot Wheel N Move is a Maroondah Council initiative that aims to improve accessibility for people with mobility aids. Scoot Wheel N Move meets on a monthly basis and is open to all members of the community. This morning’s meeting included the MetroAccess worker from Knox Council and a number of joint events between Knox…
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Maroondah Journal: Footpath strategy on display
Maroondah’s pedestrian strategy has reached draft status and is currently available for public comment. This provides the opportunity for the to comment on the strategy and the need for footpaths and the needs of pedestrians within Maroondah. The Maroondah Journal has reported on the draft strategy and the strong level of community support for footpath…
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Opening of the new Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre offices
This evening I was invited to officially open the new offices of the Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre (EVRC), now located in 36 New Street Ringwood. The Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre provides information for people that wish to volunteer within our community. The EVRC acts as a referral body for volunteers through matching people with a…
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2006 in review: some highlights from my first twelve months on council
The end of 2006 has marked my first year on Maroondah City Council. Over this time I have helped achieve a number of results for both the people of Loughnan’s Hill Ward but and the whole of Maroondah. Some of these achievements include: Refining and passing Maroondah’s Integrated Transport Strategy to provide a whole of…
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Scoot Wheel 'N' Move End of Year Celebrations
This morning I attended the Scoot Wheel ‘N’ Move end of year celebrations where the group reflected on its successes of the current year. Scoot Wheel ‘N’ Move provided a new basis for community engagement through empowering people with disabilities to become actively involved in planning events and improving accessibility within Maroondah. Scoot Wheel N…
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Outer East Citizens Advocacy (OECA) End of Year Function for 2006
The Outer East Citizens Advocacy (OECA) provides support and referral services for people with disabilities and the elderly. Based in Greenwood Avenue, OECA held its end of year celebrations with a barbeque. The strength and vitality of a community is only as strong as its volunteers and OECA in roles such as supporting the Maroondah…