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14 3. Policy Context The Monash Disability Access and Inclusion Framework and Action Plan 2009‐2013 is guided by the following policies and legislation: 3.1 Local Government Local Government Act 1989 Local Government in Victoria is administered under the Local Government Act 1989. Local Government is responsible for providing a range of environmental, economic and social services and ensuring resources are used efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of the local community. Specifically the role of Council includes: • Acting as a representative government by taking into account the diverse needs of the local community in decision-making • Providing leadership by establishing strategic objectives and monitoring their achievement • Maintaining the viability of the Council by ensuring that resources are managed in a responsible and accountable manner • Advocating the interests of the local community to other communities and governments • Acting as a responsible partner in government by taking into account the needs of other communities • Fostering community cohesion and encouraging active participation in civic life T Y O F N A S H C I T Y O F M O N A S H N A S H C I T Y O F M O N A S H
15 3.2 State The Disability Act 2006 The Disability Act 2006 is the new legislation for people with a disability in Victoria and provides for: • A stronger whole-of-government, whole-of-community response to the rights and needs of people with a disability, and • A framework for the provision of high quality services and supports for people with a disability The objectives of the Disability Act 2006 are to: • Advance the inclusion and participation in the community of people with a disability • Promote a strategic whole of government approach in supporting the needs and aspirations of people with a disability • Facilitate the planning, funding and provision of services, programs and initiatives for people with a disability • Promote and protect the rights of people accessing disability services • Support the provision of high quality disability services • Make disability service providers accountable to people accessing those disability services • Ensure the efficient and effective use of public funds in providing disability services The Victorian State Disability Plan 2002 – 2012 The Plan outlines the State Government’s vision for the future and reflects the important issues that people with a disability, their parents, families and carers have identified as their priorities. The key guiding principles that underpin the Plan include: • The Principle of Equality • The Principle of Dignity and Self-Determination (Choice) • The Principle of Diversity • The Principle of non-discrimination The key priority strategies include: • Reorient disability supports • Develop strong foundations for disability supports • Promote and protect people’s rights • Strengthen local communities • Make public services accessible Disability Access and Inclusion Framework and Action Plan 2009 – 2013
Page 1 and 2: Community Planning and Development
Page 3 and 4: 3 Contents Foreward by the Mayor...
Page 5 and 6: 5 Greek GREEK: Η Πρόσβαση
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Page 9 and 10: 9 1. Disability Policy 1.1 Backgrou
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Page 17 and 18: 17 3.3 Commonwealth Disability Disc
Page 19 and 20: 19 3.5 Definition of Disability The
Page 21 and 22: 21 Phase Three: Analysis An analysi
Page 23 and 24: 23 Disability Access and Inclusion
Page 25 and 26: 25 1. Communication and Information
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