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The Barossa Council Disability Action Plan

The Barossa Council

Disability Action Plan

Revised February 2011


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

1. Introduction 3

2. List of Members 4

3. Community Inclusion Policy Statement 5

4. Disability Access Review Committee 6

5. Key Objectives 7

6. Strategies and Actions 8

7. List of Achievements 20

8. Council Works Schedule 21


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1. Introduction

Council has adopted the following Disability Action Plan to ensure that people withdisabilities can access Council functions, facilities and services.

The purpose of the Action Plan is to provide the framework for achieving the goals of theCommonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

Council deems the Action Plan to be a dynamic document requiring routine review andupgrading to ensure that the needs of people with disabilities in the community and thosevisiting the area are provided with accessible facilities and services.

The Action Plan includes:

Community Inclusion Policy Statement Disability Access Review Committee Aim and Terms of Reference Objectives Strategies and Actions

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2. List of Committee Members

Wes LierschChairmanDisability Access Review Committee11 Kook Street

TANUNDA SA 5352Phone: 8563 2778

Beth BrooksVision Impaired Supports Group13 Schaedel Street

NURIOOTPA SA 5355Phone: 85622639

Sue Day or Elizabeth Wilson (proxy)Barossa EnterprisesPO Box 955

NURIOOTPA SA 5355Phone 8562 4855

Cr Michael SeagerRSD 5MT PLEASANT SA 5235Tel/Fax 8568 2368Email [email protected]

Marika LeopoldTAFE SA Barossa Valley Campus (CommunityServices)PO Box 208

NURIOOTPA SA 5355Phone 85620 529Email [email protected]

Anne Taylor, PhysiotherapistBarossa Area Community Health ServicePO Box 270ANGASTON SA 5355Phone: [email protected]

Graham RandellPO Box 357WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351

Keith JonesLyndoch Management CommitteePO Box 239LYNDOCH SA 5351

Phone 85245274 or 0438244541Email [email protected]

Jaci ThorneTourism BarossaRegional Tourism Manager66-68 Murray StreetTANUNDA SA 5352

CONSULTANTJaci ThorneTourism Barossa66-68 Murray StreetTANUNDA SA 5352

Council Staff:Ian Baldwin Director-Development &

Environmental ServicesMichael Lange Director-Works & Engineering

ServicesPam Young Leisure Options CoordinatorElly Milne Coordinator Home

Assist/communityTransport

Peter Morgan Manager Building & HealthServices
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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3. Community Inclusion Policy Statement

The purpose of the Commonwealths Disability Discrimination Act, 1992 is to make itunlawful to treat people with a disability less favourably than people without a disability.

The Barossa Council demonstrates support for the Act through its Mission Statement,Strategic Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan.

The Barossa Council promotes and facilitates inclusion in the community by:

Raising awareness and understanding of the Disability Discrimination Act, throughresearch, information and programs involving the community, professionals,

Councillors and Council staff.

Ensuring access to service facilities and opportunities within Council for people withdisabilities.

Facilitating communication and consultation with the community. Monitoring the needs of the people with disabilities and their carers and where

possible, responding to those needs.

Actively encouraging an informed, equitable and responsible environment within thearea.

Taking the lead in promoting community inclusion values and providing solutions inthe community and in local government.

Supporting the activities of the Disability Access Review Committee

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5. Key Objectives

OBJECTIVE 1 - INFRASTRUCTURE

Ensure the ongoing maintenance and development of infrastructure provides

better access to Council owned buildings and facilities.

OBJECTIVE 2 - COUNCIL LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

Council to proactively provide a leadership role in increasing awareness,

knowledge and acceptance of the requirements of people with disabilities livingor visiting the area.

OBJECTIVE 3 - ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

Ensure that the design, development and maintenance of the local environment

meet the needs of people with a disability.

OBJECTIVE 4 - COMMUNITY SERVICES

To provide community based services and facilities that not only meet the need

of people with disabilities, but enables their participation and contribution to

the community.


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6. Strategies & Actions


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OBJECTIVE 1

INFRASTRUCTURE

Ensure the ongoing maintenance and development of infrastructure providesowned buildings and facilities.

Major Outcomes Major Barriers & Issues

Disability access to all Council buildings and facilities Financial capacity of Council Provision of safe pedestrian crossings and footpaths Commitment by Department Provision of access car parking in all townships Determining suitable location

access Disability access to all recreational facilities Financial capacity of Coun

Management Committees to


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OBJECTIVE 1

INFRASTRUCTURE

Ensure the ongoing maintenance and development of infrastructure providesowned buildings and facilities.

Strategies & Actions

No Description Responsible T

1.1 Determine high priority pedestrian crossing and car parking. LobbyDepartment of Transport for funding (Mayor / Council / Local member etc)

DARC / Council

1.2 Identify the infrastructure needs required with community and key agencies Council / DARC

1.3 Undertake audit of buildings and facilities, and clearly identify/badgeaccessible premises

Council

1.4 Include disability users perspective when scheduling maintenance Council/DARC


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OBJECTIVE 2

COUNCIL LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

Council to proactively provide a leadership role in increasing awareness, knothe requirements of people with disabilities living or visiting the area.


A committed staff, management and Councillors that are wellinformed

Identifying information requi A well informed and understanding community Funding for education / publi Better understanding and awareness of the needs of people with

various disabilities

Peoples misconception / unde The sharing of knowledge with key community stakeholders Priority given to the Action P Commitment from other community stakeholders Community / industry accept Tourists with special needs seeing the Barossa as a practical

destination Communication between Cou Acceptance by the Barossa

and government to promote th

Recognition of community services as a distinct role of LocalGovernment

Funding limitations for Couexternal agency providers.


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OBJECTIVE 2





2.1 Inform/update Councillors / staff on disability issues - refresher courses andupdates

Council

2.2 Incorporate Action Plan in to Councils Strategic Plan Council

2.3 Allocate separate monies for disability initiatives Council

2.4 Include disability summary in Annual Report Council

2.5 Link Council sub committees to the community e.g. mainstream committees/ parks committee

DARC /Community

2.6 Well informed and understanding community

- publicise the issues and achievements / success stories- newsletters to electors-

radio (local and regional)- press, newspapers and community news sheets- internet bulletin board- news releases to relevant groups / organisations- brochures for locals to refer to

Council


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Note: The priority numbers assigned are in decreasing order of significance (ie, 1 High, 2 Me


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OBJECTIVE 2 (Continued)


Council to proactively provide a leadership role in increasing awareness, kno

the requirements of people with disabilities living or visiting the area.


No Description Responsible

2.7 Provide leadership in education of the community

- participate in community events / activities- provide leadership in education of the community- schools-

availability to service groups, etc- service groups- TAFE- Church groups- Tourist, wineries

Council /DARC

2.8 Publicly recognise organisations / individuals / industries/ businesses that areaccessible or make efforts to be accessible

Council / DARC

2.9 Review composition of disability access advisory committee Council / DARC

2.10 Canvas support from other community stakeholders

- Town Management Committees- TAFE- SPOKE- Industry- Local Health and Community Agencies

Council/DARC



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2.11 Undertake a management review of Councilcommunity service portfolio inassociation with local agencies

Council

2.12 Continue to promote philosophy of Disability Discrimination Act DARC



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OBJECTIVE 3

ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

Ensure that the design, development and maintenance of the local environment with a disability.


The appropriate design and development of Council Buildings andfacilities

Knowledge and awareness bdisability issues

Disability access to be considered in planning of infrastructure Availability and prioritisation Infrastructure providers within Council area informed of the need for

access for persons with disabilities

Commitment of Council staffdisability access issues

Commitment of external agen


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OBJECTIVE 3

ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

Ensure that the design, development and maintenance of the local environment with a disability.



3.1 Continue to identify Council buildings and facilities requiring priorityupgrades

Council

3.2 Prioritise and undertake remedial works identified DARC/Council

3.3 Publicise Councils commitment to provision of access and seek similarcommitment from other agencies

Council

3.4 Continue to develop materials which will promote the requirements of theAct and an access checklist for building and design including adaptation ofavailable material

Council



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OBJECTIVE 4

COMMUNITY SERVICES

To provide community based services and facilities that not only meet the need but enables their participation and contribution to the community.


Better informed general community on the range of communityservices / facilities available

Cost of accessible services / f Ensuring people with disability have a general level of satisfaction

with community services / facilities Lack of understanding of spe

Consultation with people with disabilities, service providers andprofessionals prior to implementing new services / facilities

Ensure the community is wel Provision of a waste management service for people with disabilities Identification of need for serv Provision of a community transport system for people with

disabilities Cost of Service

Availability of health information to people with disabilities Determining information sou


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OBJECTIVE 4

COMMUNITY SERVICES

To provide community based services and facilities that not only meet the neenables their participation and contribution to the community through:



4.1 Conduct an informed survey / audit which results in a factual directory ofaccessible facilities / services

All Stakeholders

4.2 Inform the general community of the range of services / facilities available Council

4.3 Tap into support groups which exist already for advice Council

4.4 Establish focus groups / user groups where appropriate DARC/Council

4.5 Promote consultation and working with people with disabilities and serviceproviders

Council/DARC

4.6 Conduct customer feedback surveys on Councilservices Council / DARC

4.7 Include a statement of outcomes in annual report or Council Council

4.8 (a) Hold public forum for people with disabilities to meet and discussissues; and

(b) The Disability Access Review Committee conduct an internal review forreport to Council.

Council/DARC

Note: The priority numbers assigned are in decreasing order of significance (ie, 1 High, 2


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COMMUNITY SERVICES

To provide community based services and facilities that not only meet th

people, but enables their participation and contribution to the community thr


4.9 Incorporate accessibility into other accreditation schemes eg, SouthAustralian Bed & Breakfast Town & Country Association of SA and Royal

Automobiles Association of SA.

Council

4.10 Maintain an experienced based disability program A structure that allowsdecision makers to identify issues for people with disabilities.

DARC

Note: The priority numbers assigned are in decreasing order of significance (ie, 1 High, 2


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7. List of Achievements

December 1996 Council resolved to form Disability Access Review Committee

March 1997 First Disability Access Review Committee meeting

November 1977 Disability Action Inc. and Local Government Association of South Australia RecognitiEnsure Equitable Access for All Citizens

August 1999 Disability Action Plan adopted by Council

August 2001 Disability Action Plan Reviewed

December 2002 Disability Action Plan Reviewed

February 2003 Disability Action Plan Reviewed


October 2007 Disability Action Plan Reviewed



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7. List of Achievements (continued)

SCHEDULE OF WORKS COMPLETED 1998/2007

Construction of public toilets Angaston, Lyndoch. and Williamstown Mt Pleasant Soldiers Memorial Hall public toilet upgrade Angaston Town Hall public toilet and access upgrade Tanunda CWA Hall public toilet and access upgrade Barossa Districts Football Club access upgrade Access audit on Tanunda Recreation Centre. Community survey on access requirements. Barossa Districts Football Club upgrade - provision of accessible facilities ($5900) Leisure Options Community Bus ($5000) Tactile Signage to public facilities ($9000) Murray Recreation Park ramp access to pergola area ($1150) Curdnatta Park Toilet Facility ($15000) Carpark signage ($2000) Barossa Bushgardens (allocated $5000) Stockwell Park toilet upgrade ($10000 allocated) Angas Recreation Park ($10000 allocated) Hearing Aid Systems ($4700) Murray Recreation Park Toilets ($14600) Additional Tactile Signage Toilets ($1126.40 plus $88.00) Disability Access Mapping ($1500 allocated) Libery Swing Project ($10000 allocated)

* Estimated cost of Capital Works completed/allocated $ 639014.

NOTE: The value of upgrade to kerbs, footpaths and ramps in townships by Council for the period 2002/200


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7. List of Achievements (continued)

SCHEDULE OF WORKS COMPLETED 2007/2010

Leisure Options Community Bus ($1000) Tactile Signage to public facilities ($1126) Metallic signs ($88) CWA Donation ($100) Additional Tactile Signage Toilets ($1126.40) Disability Access Mapping ($1500 allocated) Soft fall for Liberty Swing Project, Tanunda Recreational Park ($10000 allocated - $6680 withdrawn?) Barossa business information leaflets ($500) Williamstown Queen Victoria Jubiliee Park ($3720) Stockwell Recreational Park ($10000) Lyndoch Oval Disability Access Toilet ($15000) Central Playground? ($4420) Lyndoch Toilets access parking ($5000)

* Estimated cost of Capital Works completed/allocated $ 53580.

NOTE: The value of upgrade to kerbs and footpaths (including ramps) by Council for the period 2007/2008, $1,013,578


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SUMMARY OF RECENT PROJECTS, DISCUSSIONS AND/OR ADVICE SOUGHT OR GIVEN TO

PERSONS, ORGANISATIONS AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY

Tanunda Oval (access) Barossa Bushgardens (sensory gardens) St Petri Mens Shed, Nuriootpa Uniting Church halls toilets, Nuriootpa Tanunda Library/The Hub Carpark Barossa Mobility Map Eden Valley Signs Tanunda Lutheran Home and Retirement Village area footpaths Line marking Old Kapunda Road, Nuriootpa Inserts Mader Court, Nuriootpa Springton Hall signs Williamstown Swimming Pool Access Angas Park Oval toilets Old Kapunda Road Refuge, Nuriootpa New Council Library, Nuriootpa Barossa Council Footpath Access Policy Mt Pleasant General Store improved footpath access Nuriootpa Community Store (car parking) Mt Crawford Forest Boardwalk (to bird viewing platform) Williamstown Oval toilets Stockwell Park toilets Suitable accessible parking on Memorial Avenue (and wheelchair access ramp recommended) Disabled carparking provisions outside Posts Offices (referred to main street committees) Vine Inn (access toilet) Nuriootpa Angaston Urban Design Forum Tanunda Football Club (new viewing stand) Barossa Community Store (car parking) Angaston Foodland disabled car parking


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The Barossa Counc

Tanunda (South) cutting footpath (adjacent caravan park)il Disability Action Plan

Barossa Bushgardens (disability toilet for volunteer & education centre) Barossa Enterprises (pave the way) Murray St (section of), Tanunda (footpath safety) Basedow Road (section of) disability car parking Relocation of Mt Pleasant bus stop (to more accessible location)


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