People With a Disability Plan

To provide Community Transport and liaise with public and private transport operators to ensure greater and more accessible services to cater for the needs of people with a disability

Continue to provide Community Transport for people with a disability under the HACC program guidelines

Make access to services and facilities with greater availability for people with a disability

KMC

HACC

2009 ongoing

Lobby for greater accessible public and private transport

Ensure that people with a disability can have greater access to different services and facilities

KMC

RTA

SRA

Private Sector

2005

To provide and make referrals for a wide range of services to assist the wellbeing of people with a disability

Provide a wide range of support services for people with a disability and their carers including: Community Transport, Community Options, Respite Services, Neighbour Aid, Domestic Assistance and Community Nursing

Improve the life of people with a disability and assist them to become more independent

KMC

HACC

2005 ongoing

Make referrals to Interchange Illawarra for provision of social and recreation activities to cater for people with a disability

Create greater opportunities for people with a disability to reduce isolation

KMC

Illawarra Int'change

2005 ongoing

Lobby for independent living facilities to be provided in the Municipality for people with a disability

Create greater opportunities for people with a disability to live independently and have direct access to support services

KMC

FACS

2009

To increase opportunities for employment and training in the Municipality for people with a disability

Through Councils Economic Development program seek greater opportunities for employment of people with a disability

Achieve a better utilisation of skills for people with a disability

KMC

Government Agencies

Private Sector

2009

Seek the support of regional organisations and government agencies to provide local training and sheltered workshops for people with a disability

Improve opportunities for people with a disability to obtain local training without the difficulties to travelling outside the Municipality

KMC

TAFE

DOCS

2009

To improve the health of people with a disability in the Municipality and enhance their wellbeing

Implement a Municipal Health Plan addressing main health issues and services for people with a disability

Create a healthier environment for people with a disability

KMC

IAHS

2009

Lobby for Crisis Care and rehabilitation for traumatised people with Acquired Brain Injury

Greater opportunities for more direct access to services

KMC

IAHS

2009

To recognise the specific needs of people with a disability and the need for better access to facilities

Develop a Disability Action Plan to include an audit of Councils facilities and responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act and NSW Anti-Discrimination Act

Ensure that people with a disability have access to all facilities and avoid litigation for possible discrimination

KMC

NSW Government Agencies

2006

Monitor the conditions of roads, footpaths and crossings including a program of maintenance in line with the Pedestrian and Mobility Plan (PAMP)

Ensure a safe and accessible wide range of pedestrian facilities and roads

KMC

RTA

2009