Tag: social inclusion
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Monkami 2008 AGM
Monkami is a not for profit service provider based in Croydon, which cares for people with an intellectual disability. Over its 50 years of existence Monkami has had an emphasis on community inclusion to ensure that people with disabilities are provided with opportunities. Today’s annual general meeting included a presentation from Monkami’s community inclusion officer,…
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Statement of Commitment to Reconciliation
This afternoon I met with a representative of Learning and Reconciliation Maroondah to sign the Statement of Commitment to Reconciliation. The document reinforces my commitment to working towards an inclusive society that provides opportunities for all all people, including indigenous Australians. Learning and Reconciliation Maroondah is one of two local groups that aim to advance…
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Maroondah Journal: Advocates want certainty over disability-friendly station upgrade
While the Ringwood station forecourt and bus interchange has received funding, The Maroondah Journal has reported on the growing concern over the omission of funding for accessibility improvements as part of this project. Cr Alex Makin last week expressed concern over the failure to fund accessibility improvements. “Their commitment is only half complete and further…
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Glen Park Community Centre Financial Briefing
Glen Park Community Centre, based in Bayswater North, near the boundary with the City of Knox, differs from most other community houses through its strong emphasis on community development alongside the many courses it runs. The centre provides a community facility and meeting hub within one of the lower socio-economic areas within Maroondah and is…
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Eastern Volunteers board of management meeting 2008
Eastern Volunteers is a not-profit organisation that provides volunteer assistance, as well as community transport for the frail aged and people with disabilities. The organisation aims to strengthen volunteering by providing training services and assistance in recruiting and placing volunteers within other community based associations. Eastern Volunteers is also heavily involved in community transport solutions…
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Active Communities = Active Advocacy : Communities for Public Transport featured at the Sustainable Living Festival
Communities for Public Transport is unique in that it places communities first and foremost in its advocacy efforts. Communities for Public Transport, the public transport advocacy group established to represent and empower local communities, will be featured at Melbourne’s Sustainable Living Festival on Sunday the 17th of February at 10am. The Sustainable Living Festival, an…
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Launch of Campaign Enable
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…
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Delegates' report: Engaging our youth and people with disabilities
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…
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MS Support Group Exhibition
The morning the MS Support Group launched its art exhibition at Maroondah Federation Estate. The exhibition featured prints and paintings from its members and provided an opportunity to showcase the support provided by MS Support Groups. Like the exhibition organised by the Croydon Stroke Support Group, this exhibition received grant funding from Maroondah City Council…
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Bar None: Good Access = Good Business
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…