Age Well Live Well Strategy & Access and Inclusion …...2015-2016 Develop a promotion campaign for media, Moorabool Matters. A, D Community Services Directorate Forthcoming Economic

Age Well Live Well Strategy & Access and Inclusion PlanIntegrated Action Plan2015-2021

1 Communication and information

Objective:What is the broad target we are aiming for

Responsibility:Who will be responsible

Actions:What we will do to achieve our outcome

Indicative measures:How we will measureprogress

Timeline:When will the action be completed

The community is better informed and is able to access information in a variety of forms.

Provide a range of communication mediums that are accessible to the wider community and easy to understand.

Produce hardcopy Community Service Directory A,D

Aged and Disability Service Connecting Care Directory produced by Department of Health and Human Services HACC assessment services standard

2015-16

Whole of organisation No. of documents produced in alternative formats

TBC

Promote access to interpreting services (CALD and deaf) for customer service enquiries A, D

Customer Service No. of documents produced in alternative formats

Subject to training for Customer Service staff in use

Ensure website is accessible for people with disabilities (e.g. ReadSpeaker audio technology) D

Increased access to information via website

Pending decision on Council website upgrade and Digital Strategy

Promote Council and community information through local newspapers (Moorabool News) and social media (Facebook and Twitter) A, D

Whole of organisation Regular articles in Moorabool NewsCreation of Facebook page and Twitter feed

Ongoing

Ensure accessibility booklets and guides are integrated into other Council documents e.g. Tourism and Events Calendar A, D

Whole of organisationD istribution of Accessible Dining GuideDevelopment of mobility maps

2015-16

Outcome:What we hope to achieve

Volume 2: Age Well Live Well Strategy and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2015-2021 – Integrated Action PlanNote: A refers to an Age Well Live Well action. D refers to a Disability Access and Inclusion action. Actions in italics refer to an existing strategy in the Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013-2017.

PRIORITY AREA 1: Communication and InformationGoal: To improve access to information that promotes healthy active ageing and access and inclusion.

PRIORITY AREA 2: Health and Community SupportNote: A refers to an Age Well Live Well action. D refers to a Disability Access and Inclusion action. Actions in italics refer to an existing strategy in the Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013-2017.

Goal: To provide access to health and community support services and programs that enable healthy active ageing and access and inclusion.







A broad range of services and programs are available that meet the needs of older people and people with a disability.

Produce a new ‘Strengthening Diversity Plan’ as a basis for partnerships with local health services. (H&WP 2013-17)

Undertake a review of the following:

• MOU with Aged Care Services

• MOU with local Health Services

• Living At Home Assessment Agencies & Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative (BADAC)

Provide cultural awareness and diversity training for Council staff including Customer ServiceA, D

Aged and Disability Service Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013-2017 initiative

Increase in number of people from diverse groups accessing services

Increased awareness of diverse needs by Council staff

2015-16

Continue to implement HACC services and programs, including planned activity groups, senior citizens and exercise programs. A, D

Provide programs that support frail older people and people with disabilities in the Home and Community Care target group to live in the community as independently and autonomously as possible (H&WP 2013-17)

Aged and Disability Services

Aged and Disability Services

No. of clients accessing HACC services and programs

Subject to future funding arrangements

Seek funding to provide Commonwealth Home Support Program services in transition from HACC funding model.A

2015-16

2015-16








A broad range of services and programs are available that meet the needs of older people and people with a disability.

Reduce barriers associated with accessing services, facilities, goods and services.(H&WP 2013-17)

Continue to run community development activities, programs and services from libraries and other community facilities A,D

Community Services Directorate Transition from single purpose to multi-purpose facilities

Ongoing

Implement the Lerdi Listeners program, which is a program for isolated older people and people with disabilities to utilise the Lerderderg Library. (H&WP 2013-17)A, D

Library Programs CoordinatorAged and Disability Services

Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013-2017 initiative

Reduced reliance on home based services

2014-2015

Produce a ‘Missing Business’ booklet (similar to Accessible Dining booklet) A, D

Increased awareness of business owners how to make their business more accessible

2015-2016

Adopt a ‘Get Living’ program focus A,D

Community Services Directorate Various plans based on funding requirements

Ongoing

Establish a disability advisory committee

Increased participation in disability in policy and planning

2015 -2016

Develop Council service unit plans ( 1 year, 5 year and 10 year plans) that articulate service needs, demand, priorities that determines levels of service.A, D

Community Services Directorate Various plans based on funding requirements

Ongoing


Aged and Disability Services Subject to future funding arrangements under NDIS

Seek funding to provide respite and personal care services under the NDIS. NDIS hourly rates will determine if Council stays in service provision or not, currently rates are under review and respite and personal care are the only services viable.

2017-18







Continue to work in partnership with key stakeholders to deliver key health and wellbeing priorities.

Advocate for improvements to existing services for the following groups:

• children (5-12 years) with a disability

• children (0-6) with additional needs

• grandparents caring for their grandchildren, especially full time carersA, D

Community Services Directorate Early Years Plan 2015-2021 initiative

TBC

Support local health services to promote bowel screening services in the Shire (H&WP 2013-17)A

Community Development Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013-2017 initiative

TBC


Establish a cross-agency working group to undertake an audit of services across all age cohorts and map the potential for integration of services.(H&WP 2013-17)A, D

Community Services Directorate Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013-2017

TBC

Continue to work in partnership with key stakeholders to deliver key health and wellbeing priorities.

Partner with health and wellbeing providers to provide services and advocate for increased resources to address funding gapsA,D

Aged and Disability ServicesP articipation in the following networks:

• Strengthening Partnerships Moorabool

• Moorabool Service Provider Forum

• Central Highlands Primary Care Partnership Service Coordination Working Group

Ongoing

PRIORITY AREA 3: Community ResourcesNote: A refers to an Age Well Live Well action. D refers to a Disability Access and Inclusion action. Actions in italics refer to an existing strategy in the Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013-2017.

Goal: To improve access to resources that support community wellbeing, including housing, transport, education and employment.







The community is able to access a range of resources that provide for maximum health and wellbeing.

Identifying existing education opportunities for older people and people with disabilities.A, D

Community Services Directorate Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013-2017 initiative

Forthcoming Economic Development Strategy may outline future employment opportunities

TBC

Improve access to public and community transport A,D

Monitor the outcomes of the Bacchus Marsh Town Bus review through changes to bus routes and timetables.A, D

Community Development Increased patronage on local bus services in Bacchus Marsh

2015-2016

Develop a promotion campaign for media, Moorabool Matters.A, D

Community Services Directorate Forthcoming Economic Development Strategy may outline future employment opportunities

TBC


Reduce barriers associated with obtaining and maintaining employment for people with disabilities (H&WP 2013-17)

Provide leadership in employing and supporting staff with disabilities D

People and Performance No. of people with a disability employed by Council

TBC

Explore opportunities to expand and improve community transport services.A, D

Aged and Disability ServicesI ncreased patronage on community transport services

2015-2016

Promote existing transport options and links to current services and activities through the Moorabool website.(H&WP 2013-17)A, D

Community Development Improved access to information regarding public transport and services.

Pending decision on Council website upgrade and Digital Strategy.

Produce mobility maps for major townships in the Shire. A, D

Rural Access Improved access to information regarding public transport and services.

2015-2016







Improve access to housing that is affordable, well designed and close to services and facilities.

Promote more diverse housing choices, e.g. smaller units for downsizing A,D

SSD Forthcoming Housing Strategy TBC

Facilitate development of a universally accessible house as a model for private developmentA,D

Aged and Disability ServicesSSD

Forthcoming Housing Strategy TBC








The community is active, engaged and involved in all aspects of community life.

Develop a Volunteer strategy that recognises, encourages and supports volunteering in the community. A, D

Community DevelopmentV olunteer Strategy in progress. 2014-2015

Lead initiatives that promote the rights of people with disabilities, e.g. International Day of People with Disability.D

Rural Access

Diversity Action Plan

Ongoing


Promote access and inclusion for other population groups e.g. ATSI, CALD, GLBTIQ, homeless, rural and remote, dementia, etc. A,D

Community DevelopmentAged and Disability Services

No. of events held and levels of participation, e.g. quarterly community information forums

Provide opportunities for inclusion and participation in the community for older people and people with disabilities (H&WP 2013-17)

Use Community Leadership Program to engage with local community leaders on the importance of access and inclusion A,D

Community Development Community Leadership Program commenced and currently being implemented.

Increased community awareness of needs of older people and people with disabilities

Ongoing

Develop a Social Outings Guide for Moorabool Shire. (H&WP 2013-17)A, D

Aged and Disability Services Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013-2017 initiative

Accessible Dining Guide produced in 2014

Further promote walking, cycling and running groups operating in the Shire. (H&WP 2013-17)A, D

Community Development Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013-2017 initiative

TBC

PRIORITY AREA 4: Civic Engagement and Social ParticipationNote: A refers to an Age Well Live Well action. D refers to a Disability Access and Inclusion action. Actions in italics refer to an existing strategy in the Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013-2017.

Goal: To maximise opportunities for people of all backgrounds and abilities to fully participate in community life.







Use Talking Moorabool 2041 and other recent community engagement processes to inform Council’s vision for age and dementia--friendly and accessible communities A, D

SSDAged and Disability Services

Opportunities through Council’s community engagement processes to promote age and dementia-friendly communities

Ongoing

Support community engagement processes in small townships to inform Council planning processes regarding future growth, infrastructure, services and other local planning matters. A,D

SSDCommunity Development

Subject to outcomes of M2041


A localised, place based approach to planning for future population needs

Promote existing physical activity programs in the community i.e. community sporting clubs (H&WP 2013-17)A, D

Community Development Recreation Development

Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013-2017 initiativeForthcoming Recreation and Leisure Strategy

Opportunities through clubs promoted when required.

PRIORITY AREA 5: Places and spaces (buildings and open space)Note: A refers to an Age Well Live Well action. D refers to a Disability Access and Inclusion action. Actions in italics refer to an existing strategy in the Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013-2017.

Goal: To ensure that the built and natural environments are accessible and support healthy active ageing.







Improve access to Council facilities, particularly for older people and people with a disability.

The community is able to access a wide range of places and spaces.

Promote community and sporting facilities through newsletters, Moorabool News and Moorabool Matters. A, D

Community and Recreation Development

Forthcoming Recreation and Leisure Strategy

Promotion of facilities in progress.

Consult with the community, particularly older people and people with disabilities about making community facilities user friendly and accessible (H&WP 2013-17)A, D

Community DevelopmentAsset ManagementEngineering

TBC



Continue to conduct accessibility audits of Council buildings A, D

Rural AccessAsset Management

Target of three buildings per year

Improvements to Council buildings that increase accessibility

Provide appropriate signage at Council premises A, D

Asset ManagementOperations

Improved access to Council facilities

TBC

Increase community participation by installing a hearing loop in Council meeting spaces and promoting its availability. A, D

Asset ManagementOperations

Improvements to Council buildings that increase accessibility

TBC

Develop Andy Arnold Centre in Bacchus Marsh as a community space for all A,D

EngineeringOperations Recreation Development

Increased access by broader section of the community

TBC







Identify and apply for funding opportunities for improving and enhancing walking tracks, including cultural walks (H&WP 2013-17)A, D

Community and Recreation DevelopmentEngineering


Subject to external funding

Improve access to safe paths for people using motorised mobility devices (wheelchairs and scooters)A,D

EngineeringOperations

Subject to annual capital works budget



Provide walking tracks for animals and people A,D



Increased access to active transport options

Provide seating in open space including parks and streetscapes (resting points along paths) A,D




Provide exercise stops on walk ways A,D




Promote existing walking trails through an online guidebook or ‘app’ (H&WP 2013-17)A, D

Community and Recreation Development


TBC

Improve connectivity and accessibility of footpaths, tracks and trails

Within existing budget capacity, improve footpaths and extend network to areas without footpaths to enable active and safe connectivity.A,D


Subject to annual capital works budget priorities








Consolidate services into multi-purpose facilities that encourage and facilitate inter-generational interaction A,D

Community Services Directorate Transition from single purpose to multi-purpose facilities

Subject to external funding

Advocate for improved educational facilities e.g. University of the Third Age

Community Services Directorate TBC


Increased access by broader section of the community

Community Services DirectorateAdvocate for increased access to school facilities and other buildings for community use (H&WP 2013-17)A, D

TBCHealth and Wellbeing Plan 2013-2017 initiative

Conduct community safety awareness training, e.g. accessible and safe pathways for scooters and pedestrians A, D

Aged and Disability ServicesEngineering

2015-2016Community information forums

Identify opportunities for more effective use of Council and community facilities

SSD 2014-2015Social Infrastructure Plan in progress

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Age Well Live Well Strategy & Access and Inclusion …...2015-2016 Develop a promotion campaign for media, Moorabool Matters. A, D Community Services Directorate Forthcoming Economic