Next step to building Council's Disability Access and Inclusion Plan

Published 21st March 2023
The next community forum has been scheduled to further inform development of Council's Plan.
a group of people sitting around tables watching a woman presenting at the front of the room
Some of the participants in attendance at the first forum held in February.

Members of the Wattle Range Council community are invited to continue discussions on the future direction of Council’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) by attending a second community forum on the topic on Wednesday, March 29.

“Building upon the first successful forum held in February, we would like to invite new and past attendees to attend this workshop,” Council’s Director Development Services, Emma Clay said.

“The initial forum provided a range of actions, ideas and commentary across 12 key areas. This upcoming meeting will be turning this feedback into tangible actions that are aligned with Australia’s Disability Strategy and Inclusive SA Disability Inclusion Plan,“ she explained.

“These actions can then be brought before Council for consideration in its budget and business planning process each year”

Based on feedback received from attendees about the venue of the first forum, the location for this subsequent forum has been changed to:

Millicent Soccer Club
McLaughlin Park, Park Terrace, Millicent
Wednesday, 29 March 2023 from 2.00pm to 4.30pm

Wattle Range Council Mayor, Des Noll encourages members of the community living with disability, their carers, family, and friends to attend the forum: “It is vital that we have continued input from people in our community with lived experience when we are developing these types of plans,” he said.

Those interested in attending the forum can register online at www.eventbrite.com.au/e/disability-access-and-inclusion-community-forum-tickets-579907507967

Afternoon tea will be provided, and Council is offering a small gift to attendees for their input.

Community members needing assistance to register, or with any dietary or access requirements, can contact Council Community Development Officer - Development Services, Sarah Marzec on (08) 8733 0900 or via email to events@wattlerange.sa.gov.au


For further information on this release please contact:

Emma Clay, Director Development Services
Email:                       council@wattlerange.sa.gov.au
Telephone:                (08) 8733 0900