The past few years have seen many improvements in public infrastructure such as footpaths which have made life a little easier for local people with disability.
There’s more than 10,000 such fellow residents in the Macarthur region and the improvements are a work in progress.
The next stage will be determined after a forum is held to discuss ideas for further improvements.
Residents and disability service providers are being invited to attend the forum to share their ideas on making our community a more inclusive and accessible place to live.
The aim behind the forum is to seek input that will help shape local Disability Inclusion Action Plans (DIAP) in Macarthur.
The DIAP consultation, a joint initiative of Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly Councils, will be held at Campbelltown Civic Hall on Thursday, November 17, from 10am to 1pm will mark the beginning of this process.
Mayor of Campbelltown, Cr George Brticevic, said the ultimate plan aimed to remove barriers for around 8,000 people in Campbelltown living with disability, both now and into the future, as well as promoting positive attitudes to disability inclusion.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“I encourage people living with disability, or those working with people with disability, to contribute to the plan by attending this forum,’’ he said.[/social_quote]
The forum will also feature a round table discussion and guest speakers, including Joe Ibbitson, the community programs coordinator at Penrith City Council and Sean Willenberg, the disability inclusion promotions officer at the NSW Business Chamber.
The Campbelltown Disability Inclusion Action Plan is being developed in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014.
The plan will outline how council can make mainstream services and community facilities more accessible to people with disability.
Each Macarthur council will form its own plan.
“We are excited to launch this consultation through the forum,’’ Mr Brticevic said.
“Further opportunities will be provided to our community to be involved and contribute as the plan is developed,” he said.
“The more feedback council receives, from as many individuals and groups as possible, the better informed the plan will be.”
Campbelltown Civic Hall is located on the corner of Queen and Broughton Streets, Campbelltown.
To find out about available transport options, and to RSVP by Friday, November 11, email disability@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au or call 4645 4579.
