scoot wheel n move – Page 2 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

2007 in review: standing up for the community

Jan 6, 2008

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

As we enter the final year of this current council term, it is important to reflect on the last twelve months so as to shape the priorities for 2008: Improving Accessibility Ongoing advocacy calling on the State Government to redevelop Ringwood Station into an accessible and safe transport interchange; Supporting Scoot Wheel N Move, including…

Delegates' Report: Climate change, accessibility, support groups and events for seniors

Dec 10, 2007

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA

Thank you, I will be tabling my delegates’ report this evening, however before I do, there are several items I plan on discussing this evening: From the 26th through to the 30th of November I attended the Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly in Darwin. The Australian Local Government Association, is the peak body…

Final Scoot Wheel N Move meeting for 2007

Dec 7, 2007

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

Maroondah’s Scoot Wheel N Move, is a combined council and community group that consists of people that use mobility aids, with the aim of improving accessibility within Maroondah. To achieve this aim Scoot Wheel N Move has organised public events, including the Maroondah Mobility Expo and the forum Good Access = Good Business. Scoot Wheel…

Delegates' Report: Community involvement through advocacy and participation

Nov 19, 2007

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alex

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…

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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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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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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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…

Good Access = Good Business

Aug 30, 2007

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

Good Access = Good Business is a panel discussion organised by Maroondah’s Scoot Wheel N Move and supported by the State Government’s Bar None initiative. The event aims to highlight the need for an accessible and inclusive community, including good access for businesses and mobility through public transport. Good Access = Good Business will held…

Scoot Wheel N Move and Bar None

Aug 30, 2007

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

This morning’s Scoot Wheel N Move included personnel from the Department of Human Services (DHS) to discuss Maroondah’s involvement in the Bar None initiative. Bar None, a program initiated by the State Government, aims to highlight the efforts of people who are working to eliminate barriers within our community and hence ensuring a stronger and…

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