Annual Report - City of Gosnells

Freedom of information statisticsThe following chart lists Freedom of Information applications dealt with during the financial year. It shows how manyapplicants sought information that was personal to them or were seeking general information. It also identifies the typeof access given.Access type Personal Non-Personal TotalAccess in full 0 3 3Edited access 0 9 9Access refused 0 0 0No documents found 0 3 3Withdrawn by applicant 0 0 0Not finalised 0 0 0Total 0 15 15Access and inclusionThe City of Gosnells does not view disabilityas a barrier. Physical and attitudinal barriersto inclusion and access are being addressed.The City’s Disability Access and InclusionPlan aims to reduce the barriers which mayprevent people from fully participating inthe local community.Our commitment goes beyond legislativecompliance, by incorporating access andinclusion initiatives into our daily work.Significant access initiatives undertaken in2011/12 include:• Information on the accessibility of each Cityfacility and building has been produced andis distributed with all booking hire forms.• Disability Awareness Training was providedto all new staff during mandatory CorporateInduction sessions.• The City’s community events market researchsurvey was updated to invite feedbackfrom event attendees about ease of accessto assist in event planning and optimiseparticipation for all.• Marketing materials developed to promoteCity events provided details of accessibilityfeatures at each venue. This included ACRODparking, hearing loops, accessible toiletsand the companion card scheme.11