Draft All Abilities Action Plan

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The Draft All Abilities Action Plan (Disability Action Plan) was co-designed by a team of people, including those with a disability, carers and disability service providers who live or work in the City of Kingston. The Co-design team provided advice on how to consult with people with disability and carers, as well as provide their ideas and suggestions for what they would like to see in Kingston’s All Abilities Action Plan.

Community consultation also helped shape the plan and we would like to thank everyone who participated in and gave feedback, especially the members of the Co-Design Team.

What we heard

The feedback gathered from surveys and community conversations has been organised into the following four key themes, as developed in collaboration with the Co-Design Team. These themes and outcome statements encompass the aspirations and needs of the community and are:

  • Priority 1: Changing attitudes and caring communication.

Creating an environment of acceptance, understanding, and accessible communication is central to this theme. The focus is on promoting positive attitudes towards people with disability and ensuring that information is accessible to everyone. The objective is to encourage an open and accepting community where people with disabilities are treated with patience, respect, and understanding.

  • Priority 2: Healthy and active lifestyle.

Ensuring that everyone can enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle within Kingston is a priority. This theme highlights the importance of accessible outdoor spaces, inclusive playgrounds, and opportunities for sports and recreational activities. The aim is to provide an environment where people of all abilities can engage in physical activities, access nature, and connect with their community while prioritising their well-being.

  • Priority 3: Getting around Kingston.

Facilitating easy and safe movement throughout Kingston is the core of this theme. The emphasis is on improving transportation options, parking facilities, and infrastructure to enable accessible navigation. The goal is to ensure that people with disability can move freely, independently, and safely across Kingston, promoting their overall engagement with the community.

  • Priority 4: Participating in the workforce.

People with disability in Kingston want to actively contribute and participate in the workforce. This theme focuses on creating an environment where individuals with disabilities can find meaningful employment and contribute to the community as both employees and volunteers. The goal is to empower people with disability to feel valued and integrated within the workforce, thereby enhancing their overall well-being and community involvement.

Have your say

Now that we have a draft All Abilities Action Plan we want to make sure we've got it right. Complete the survey to let us know! If you require assistance, please reach out to let us know.

Email: community@kingston.vic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 653 356
Mail: All Abilities Action Plan, City of Kingston, PO Box 1000, Mentone VIC 3194

Consultation closed on Monday 5 February.

One in five Australians has a disability of some form. Under the Victorian Disability Act, every council in Victoria is required to have a four-year Disability Action Plan. The plan must set out actions to ensure that people with a disability have the opportunity to access community facilities and participate in community life.

The Draft All Abilities Action Plan (Disability Action Plan) was co-designed by a team of people, including those with a disability, carers and disability service providers who live or work in the City of Kingston. The Co-design team provided advice on how to consult with people with disability and carers, as well as provide their ideas and suggestions for what they would like to see in Kingston’s All Abilities Action Plan.

Community consultation also helped shape the plan and we would like to thank everyone who participated in and gave feedback, especially the members of the Co-Design Team.

What we heard

The feedback gathered from surveys and community conversations has been organised into the following four key themes, as developed in collaboration with the Co-Design Team. These themes and outcome statements encompass the aspirations and needs of the community and are:

  • Priority 1: Changing attitudes and caring communication.

Creating an environment of acceptance, understanding, and accessible communication is central to this theme. The focus is on promoting positive attitudes towards people with disability and ensuring that information is accessible to everyone. The objective is to encourage an open and accepting community where people with disabilities are treated with patience, respect, and understanding.

  • Priority 2: Healthy and active lifestyle.

Ensuring that everyone can enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle within Kingston is a priority. This theme highlights the importance of accessible outdoor spaces, inclusive playgrounds, and opportunities for sports and recreational activities. The aim is to provide an environment where people of all abilities can engage in physical activities, access nature, and connect with their community while prioritising their well-being.

  • Priority 3: Getting around Kingston.

Facilitating easy and safe movement throughout Kingston is the core of this theme. The emphasis is on improving transportation options, parking facilities, and infrastructure to enable accessible navigation. The goal is to ensure that people with disability can move freely, independently, and safely across Kingston, promoting their overall engagement with the community.

  • Priority 4: Participating in the workforce.

People with disability in Kingston want to actively contribute and participate in the workforce. This theme focuses on creating an environment where individuals with disabilities can find meaningful employment and contribute to the community as both employees and volunteers. The goal is to empower people with disability to feel valued and integrated within the workforce, thereby enhancing their overall well-being and community involvement.

Have your say

Now that we have a draft All Abilities Action Plan we want to make sure we've got it right. Complete the survey to let us know! If you require assistance, please reach out to let us know.

Email: community@kingston.vic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 653 356
Mail: All Abilities Action Plan, City of Kingston, PO Box 1000, Mentone VIC 3194

Consultation closed on Monday 5 February.

One in five Australians has a disability of some form. Under the Victorian Disability Act, every council in Victoria is required to have a four-year Disability Action Plan. The plan must set out actions to ensure that people with a disability have the opportunity to access community facilities and participate in community life.

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