Section 1 Annexure 4 BINSA Disability Action Plan 2012-2014

BRAIN INJURY NETWORK OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC.

Disability Action Plan

2012 – 2014

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Preamble

In keeping with the principles of the South Australian Disability Services Act (1993), the Brain Injury Network of South Australia Inc. (BINSA) is committed to the following principles:

1. People with disabilities are individuals, regardless of how they acquired their disability, what

sort of disability they have, or the severity of their disability. 2. People with disabilities have the right to be respected and treated with dignity.

3. People with disabilities have the same human rights and responsibilities as any member of

the Australian community.

4. People with disabilities have the same rights as any member of the Australian community to realize their potential for intellectual, physical, social, emotional, sexual and spiritual development.

5. People with disabilities have the same rights as any member of the Australian community

to make their own decisions about their lifestyle.

6. People with disabilities have a right to be protected from neglect, abuse, intimidation and exploitation.

7. People with disabilities have the same rights as any member of the Australian community

to the assistance and support that will enable them to exercise their rights, discharge their responsibilities and attain a reasonable quality of life.

Disability Discrimination Act 1992 provides protection for everyone in Australia against discrimination based on disability. It encourages everyone to be involved in implementing the Act and to share in the overall benefits to the community and the economy that flow from participation by the widest range of people.

Disability discrimination happens when people with a disability are treated less fairly than people without a disability. Disability discrimination also occurs when people are treated less fairly because they are relatives, friends, carers, co-workers or associates of a person with a disability.


BINSA holds the following at its core:

Purpose: Identify needs and represent issues

Advocate for change and action on issues that cause disadvantage

Identify, develop and initiate improved services

Be well informed and actively share information

Deliver specialised services where appropriate.

Beliefs: Individuals with an ABI, their families and significant others are entitled to the protection of their

human, legal civil and consumer rights

Individuals with an ABI deserve the highest standard of care and support.

Values: We give voice to people with ABI

We demonstrate mutual respect and courtesy in our respective roles.

BINSA will: Promote an increased awareness of the rights, needs, and contribution by people with

disabilities as valued members of the community

Support access and equity for all South Australians with disabilities and prevents discrimination

on the basis of age, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, language and culture

Ensure that the interests of people with disabilities are always considered in the planning and

provision of BINSA services

Work collaboratively with people with disabilities and in partnerships with other agencies,

services providers, professional groups, educational institutions, and other community

organisations to ensure that the highest levels of services appropriate to the needs of people

with disabilities can be provided

Facilitate equal opportunities for people with disabilities in employment or volunteering

opportunities

Ensure training of staff and volunteers involved in the planning and provision of programs and

services as important elements of promoting full participation and equality for people with

disabilities

Advance equal opportunity for people with disabilities by striving for continuous quality

improvement in the implementation of disability action plans.


Contact Details for Person Responsible for Disability Action Plan Mariann R McNamara

Executive Officer

BINSA

70 Light Square

ADELAIDE SA 5000

Tel: 08 8217 7609

Mob: 0412 195 296

Email: [email protected]


Action Plan 2012-14

Access to our programs and services

Action Responsibility Timeline

All clients are assisted dependent on their specify needs. Relevant

service/program

Ongoing

Information and communication about services and programs


All information to be provided in an accessible form. E.g.

Newsletters, flyers, website

EO/relevant staff ongoing

Review information pack regarding all services for families of

potential clients.

EO/relevant staff June 2013

Delivering advice and services with awareness and understanding to people with disabilities


Training for current staff regarding values and attitudes EO June 2013

Include values and attitudes training as a component of new

staff orientation

EO ongoing

Training for non-client contact staff e.g. administration and

finance in disability awareness

EO June 2013

Consulting with people with disabilities about services and programs


All members will be involved in forums to discuss and evaluate

services and to examine gaps in services

All staff June 2013

Ensuring the delivery of client forums and evaluations of

services BINSA

All staff Ongoing


Meeting the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992


Access pamphlets / wall charts re interpreter services plus

website access

EO/relevant staff June 2013

Review and maintain culture neutral office spaces All Staff June 2013

Accessible workplace practices


Identify work environments where improvements to access

and equity may apply to encourage people with a disability to

meet employment requirements.

EO Ongoing

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Section 1 Annexure 4 BINSA Disability Action Plan 2012-2014