Access and Inclusion Advisory Group

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The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is committed to improving the physical access to our services and facilities, as well as incorporating inclusion at a participatory and service level.

To support and guide us in this area, we have developed an Access and Inclusion Advisory Group made up of Councillors, businesses representatives and community members passionate about delivering better outcomes in the space.

We have also recently launched our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2023 - 2028.

The Access and Inclusion Advisory Group has been operating since 2018 and aims to support the development, implementation, review and evaluation of this strategic plan.

The group also supports the Shire to form positive community partnerships and achieve the objectives of our Strategic Community Plan.

On this project page, you will find information and resources on the following:

  • Advisory Group members
  • Advisory Group agendas, minutes and meeting dates
  • Shire plans and strategies relating to access and inclusion
  • News stories on how we’re supporting and promoting access and inclusion

Be involved

We welcome your feedback, ideas and questions about access and inclusion in the Shire.

If you have a question, submit it via the “Ask a question” tab below.

We also welcome any ideas or suggestions you may have – you can submit them using the “Suggest an idea” tab below.

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is committed to improving the physical access to our services and facilities, as well as incorporating inclusion at a participatory and service level.

To support and guide us in this area, we have developed an Access and Inclusion Advisory Group made up of Councillors, businesses representatives and community members passionate about delivering better outcomes in the space.

We have also recently launched our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2023 - 2028.

The Access and Inclusion Advisory Group has been operating since 2018 and aims to support the development, implementation, review and evaluation of this strategic plan.

The group also supports the Shire to form positive community partnerships and achieve the objectives of our Strategic Community Plan.

On this project page, you will find information and resources on the following:

  • Advisory Group members
  • Advisory Group agendas, minutes and meeting dates
  • Shire plans and strategies relating to access and inclusion
  • News stories on how we’re supporting and promoting access and inclusion

Be involved

We welcome your feedback, ideas and questions about access and inclusion in the Shire.

If you have a question, submit it via the “Ask a question” tab below.

We also welcome any ideas or suggestions you may have – you can submit them using the “Suggest an idea” tab below.

  • Membership applications are open for the Disability Services Commission Board

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    The Department of Communities invites you to apply now for membership to the Disability Services Commission Board.

    If you are interested in an opportunity to promote and advocate better life outcomes and experiences for people with disability, we want to hear from you.

    Applications are invited from people with disability, family members/carers, advocates and others with knowledge and expertise of disability.

    Email Boards_Committees@communities.wa.gov.au for an application pack.

    Submissions close at 4:00pm on Saturday, 16 April 2022

  • Have your say on the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport

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    Community consultation on Stage 2 reforms of the Transport Standards now open!

    Consultation on Stage 2 reforms of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Transport Standards) is now open from 15 March 2022 to 9 August 2022.

    Stage 2 reforms of the Transport Standards includes 54 reform areas, detailed in 61 chapters in the Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) for public consultation (located in the documents section).

    You can find additional information including in other languages here: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/transport-accessibility/reform-transport-standards/stage-2-reforms

    “Tell your story” through the online surveys, in writing, by video or by audio recording via email, by telephone or by taking part in one of the public consultations held across the country, details on how can be found here: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/have-your-say/stage-2-reform-disability-standards-accessible-public-transport-2002

    The Department has also arranged free public viewing access to referenced Australian Standards listed in the Consultation RIS. This will be made available by Standards Australia to ensure the broader community has an opportunity to review the standards as part of the consultation process. The standards will be available to view during the following dates:

    • Tuesday 19 April to Friday 20 May 2022 (5 weeks)
    • Tuesday 7 June to Tuesday 9 August 2022 (9 weeks)

    If you have any queries on Stage 2 reforms, would like to assist the Department to promote the CRIS or want more info on how use the attached stakeholder pack please contact us on 1800 621 372 or email DisabilityTransport@infrastructure.gov.au

  • Disability Access and Inclusion Plans: Minister's Progress Report 2020-21

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    The recent Minister’s DAIP Report, tabled in Parliament late last year, is now available at https://www.wa.gov.au/system/files/2022-01/DAIP-Progress-Report-2020-21.pdf

    The progress reports submitted by all public authorities small and large, metro, regional and remote last year, including by the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, have been used to inform the report.

    The passion, creativity and dedication of individuals across authorities whose contributions have made their organisations and communities more welcoming, accessible and inclusive is recognised by the Minister and the Department of Communities.

  • National Disability Services Information Sessions

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    The National Disability Services administers the ACROD Parking Program, the Companion Card Program and the distribution of Changing Places keys to eligible Western Australians on behalf of the WA State Government.

    To ensure as many people as possible are aware of the services and the eligibility criteria, we are offering free information sessions throughout February for people who may be directly eligible for one or more of the services.

    Due to the current COVID mandates, these sessions will be offered online via Microsoft Teams.

    Community Presentation

    Community Presentation - NDS ACROD CC and MLAK hosted online, running between 1st and 28th of February
    Book here

    Sessions are also available for Allied health practitioners who may be referring their customers.

    Allied Health Practitioners Presentation

    Allied Health Presentation - NDS ACROD CC and MLAK hosted online, running between 3rd and 24th of February
    Book here

  • Every Kid in a Park

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    Are you a Parent or Guardian of a child with a disability?
    Or passionate about inclusive play?

    Nature Play WA is partnering with Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia on a brand new project – Every Kid in a Park - to ensure kids and families of all abilities are able to enjoy and access national parks and outdoor areas.

    So, whether you love bushwalking, camping, picnicking or just spending time outdoors – we want to hear from you. By sharing your feedback and experiences, together we can ensure that all kids and families are able to better access and embrace everything the outdoors has to offer!


    Take the survey now! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EKIP

    Survey closes 14 January 2022

  • International Day of People with Disability

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    To everyone in our community of all abilities, we’re celebrating YOU today for International Day of People with Disability.

    To recognise the importance of access and inclusion in our community, we’re showcasing the Auslan Basics Workshops which have been delivered to 16 residents over the past two months.

    Thank you to the participants for completing the 8-week course, and to Domenico Ventura and the team at Access Plus for their support in delivering the Auslan classes.

    Growing a more inclusive community, together.

    #IDPwD #IDPwD2021 #sjshire #growingtogether


  • People with Disabilities WA host : Community Disability Advocacy Project

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    The Community Disability Advocacy Project is seeking to identify opportunities for community driven solutions to local issues affecting people living with disabilities that promotes their right to self-determination, autonomy, and choice.

    Community Disability Advocates from People With disabilities WA (PWdWA), Advocacy WA, and Sussex Street Community Law Service are seeking people living with disabilities, family members, carers as well as local government and non-government representatives to design a model for how communities can come together to solve local issues impacting people with disabilities.

    To express your interest in being involved in the co-design process, please complete the survey by clicking here. Please note, some of the application questions below ask about your personal lived experience. The information you provide will be kept confidential.

    People who will be able to access your responses include: The Community Disability Advocates and the Chief Executive Officers at PWdWA, and Advocacy WA for the purposes of assessing the applications and appointing co-design participants.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Chris Chambers (Community Disability Advocate) at PWdWA on 9420 7279 or by email to chris@pwdwa.org.

    If you would like to complete the form over the phone, please contact Chris or Vanessa on 9420 7279.

  • Community takes part in Wheel LIFE

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    Thank you to everyone who joined us last Saturday, 30 October, for Wheel LIFE!

    Clint Morgan from Rebound WA led more than 30 participants through two sessions and provided an informative and inclusive look into what it is like to live with a physical disability through learning how to play wheelchair basketball.

    Growing an inclusive community, together.

  • Empower Self Advocacy Training

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    Enrol in this Free two day self-advocacy course for people with disabilities.

    The course covers:

    • Understanding your rights
    • Learning key steps to becoming a successful self-advocate
    • Exploring ways to communicate assertively
    • Sharing and learning from real experiences


    Lunch and afternoon tea included. Spaces are limited due to smaller class size.
    Book here >> https://events.humanitix.com/your-rights-your-voice-your-choice-self-advocacy-course

    This is a two day course. Day 1 on Friday, 26 November & Day 2 on Monday, 29 November both from 11am to 4pm.

    The course will be held at the Telethon Speech and Hearing Centre located at 30 Dodd St Wembley. Ample parking and disability friendly venue.

  • Dementia Awareness for CaLD Communities

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    Dementia Awareness Resources

    In Australia, limited awareness of dementia in people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds often results in delayed diagnosis, poorer prognosis, and a higher burden of care on families and health systems.

    Moving Pictures, an innovative multi-media project, aims to change this through the production of short films co-produced with people from CALD backgrounds. The Moving Pictures team has so far produced 27 short films in 9 different linguistic communities. For each language, there are three films: Detection and Diagnosis, Navigating Care, and the Carer Journey. The Moving Pictures films are based on the stories and lived experiences of carers of people living with dementia, and the expert views of key service providers, all videos feature subtitles in English.

    In addition to the short films, the team has developed comics to complement the films. The Moving Pictures comics are available on-line, but can also be ordered free of charge directly from the Moving Pictures website using the order form.

    Videos and comics are available in the following languages:

    عربى Arabic

    廣東話 Cantonese

    Ελληνικά Greek

    हिंदी Hindi

    Italiano Italian

    普通话 Mandarin

    Español Spanish

    தமிழ் Tamil

    Tiếng Việt Vietnamese



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