Tag: people with disabilities
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Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee – defining the wellbeing of Maroondah
The Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee comprises of internal council staff and external agencies to develop strategies and implement actions to improve the wellbeing of Maroondah. The group’s current priorities include council’s new Community Wellbeing Plan. This plan, which is expected to be finalised in mid 2009, will set council’s priorities for…
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Delegates' Report: strengthening transport advocacy, the Ringwood Spiders, showcasing youth creativity and supporting our community
The first item is the Eastern Transport Coalition meeting, which held its meeting on the 21st of August. The Eastern Transport Coalition, is the council grouping which involves the seven eastern councils and represents approximately 1 million residents. The August meeting continued to focus on the strategic objectives of the coalition and revised the group’s…
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The Good Life After Stroke Expo and Information Day
Stroke occurs when the supply of blood to the brain is suddenly disrupted through a blood clot or bleeding to the brain. Stroke effects over 53,000 Australians every year and is the second cause of death after Heart Disease. The Good Life After Stroke Expo and and Information Day was organised in partnership between Maroondah…
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Maroondah Journal: Web presence
Margaret Stevens, a local advocate for people with disabilities, recently wrote a letter to the Maroondah Journal, confirming that people with disabilities would benefit from being able to communicate with Councillors via the web and blogs. I wrote the following in response to Margaret’s letter to encourage other councillors, as well as prospective candidates, to…
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Channel 7 news: discussing the transport needs of eastern Melbourne
As the State Government develops yet another transport plan, the Eastern Transport Coalition has been outlining the public transport projects required to provide transport choices for Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Projects such as the redevelopment of Ringwood Station, track duplications, new rail lines to Doncaster and Rowville, tram extensions to Doncaster and Knox and vastly improved…
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Ableart 2008
Able Australia, formerly the deafblind association, provides a range of support services for people with multiple disabilities. Ableart 2008 was the second exhibition promoting artwork by people with multiple disabilities. The program aims to provide art therapy through providing ways for people with multiple disabilities to explore their creativity and express themselves through their artwork.…
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Planning within Maroondah
Planning is one of the more vexing issues in being a local Councillor. It is important to ensure a high standard of planning while also protecting our municipality from inappropriate development. Whether an objector or applicant it is important to understand the planning process so that we can achieve outcomes that result in creating a…
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Ringwood Spiders 2008 Presentation Night
The Ringwood Spiders Football Club competes in the Football Integration Development Association (FIDA), which provides a football program for people with mild to medium intellectual disabilities. This season has marked an impressive year for the Ringwood Spiders with the group becoming incorporated and a committee being established to oversee the development of the club. In…
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Scoot Wheel n Move meeting – Introduction to Eastern Access Community Health
Scoot Wheel n Move was a council initiated group that aims to improve accessibility for people with mobility aids. Since it’s inception two years ago, the group has organised a number of successful initiatives, including the recharge program where local businesses provide recharge facilities for people with motorised mobility aids, a booklet on mobility aids…
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Maroondah Leader: Out to give access a push-along
The Maroondah Disability Action Group aims to provide a community led voice for people with disabilities and will advocate for greater inclusion and accessibility to all levels of government. The recent formation of the group has been covered by the Maroondah Leader, where group spokesperson Margaret Stevens stated that one of the immediate priorities is…