Community Access

We are committed to assisting people with disabilities take an active role in the community. As well as providing support and information, our Access and Integration Planner works to improve opportunities and services for this group of residents.

To find out more about these community resources for people with disabilities please call 9457 9831 Access and Integration Planner or TTY No. 9432 7211.

We have a "Playground for All" located at Malahang Reserve, cnr Southern and Oriel Roads, West Heidelberg. The playground is designed for all children, including those with a disability.

Council was one of the first with a Community Inclusion and Access Policy and Implementation Plan, which was lodged with the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission.

Council also has a Disability Reference Group comprising Community Representatives, Councillors and Council Officers. This group advises Council on the needs and promotes the interests of people with disabilities to Council and through Council, to the wider community.

Useful disability links:
http://www.vicnet.net.au/disability
http://accessability.noie.gov.au
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_rights/index.html
http://www.nican.com.au
http://www.disabilityinfo.org.au
http://www.health.gov.au/ood

Communicating with People with a Disability Booklet

Banyule Council has produced a resource booklet to help people communicate positively and appropriately with people with a disability.

It is designed for people in the community e.g. taxi/bus drivers, local businesses, schools and volunteers, staff in Council programs and also the family and carers of people with a disability.  

Please click below to download either a PDF or Word version of the booklet. You can also contact Council on 9490 4222 to receive a printed booklet.

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