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"Building inclusive communities")
What is accessibility and inclusion?
Accessible communities create inclusive societies. We all have the opportunity to be part of that change.
‘Access’ or ‘accessibility’ allows people to take part in the community without barriers. For people with disability, accessibility means entering and using facilities in the same way as people without disability. These places include:
- small businesses
- shopping centres
- libraries
- banks
- community events
Being inclusive means everyone feels valued and has a sense of belonging. To achieve this, places and people need to be inclusive to all.
Inclusive people and places give everyone the choice to be involved. And when people decide to join in, they are treated with dignity and respect.
Community Capacity Building
As an NDIS Partner in the Community, Latrobe Community Health Service works with local businesses, councils and groups to build more accessible and inclusive communities.
Every day we hear from people with disability, their families and carers. They tell us of the barriers they face, including:
- unsafe footpaths
- few or no disability parking spaces
- trip hazards in shopping centres
- community attitudes that make them feel like they have to hide their disability
We want to create opportunities for people with disability to take a greater part in community life. This can happen when everyone works together to make spaces accessible and inclusive.
How are we breaking down barriers?
Our Community Capacity Building team works alongside businesses, organisations and other community members to:
- Provide affordable, practical advice and information
- Facilitate conversations to showcase what good access and inclusion looks like
- Create networking and partnership opportunities
- Build awareness of the needs and aspirations of people with disability by showcasing their stories
- Support campaigns that celebrate people with disability (E.g. The International Day of People with Disability)
We do this by (1) asking people with disability about their experiences in their local community and (2) using this feedback to work with:
- small businesses
- councils
- libraries
- sports clubs
How can you get involved?
Join our Inclusion Working Group
Our Community Capacity Building team works with Inclusion Working Groups (IWG) across Victoria and South East Sydney.
These groups bring people together to share their experiences and ideas. Together, we design programs and create spaces that are welcoming for everyone.
When you join, you become part of a community-led movement that builds inclusive places where everyone belongs and has the chance to thrive.
Together, we can make lasting change. If you’d like to get involved or learn more, please contact us via the form below.
Are you a business, community organisation, group or event?
One in five Australians have a disability. There are many changes that can make a world of difference to employees and customers with disability.
Our Community Capacity Building team wants to work with you!
We can:
- help you understand how accessible and inclusive your organisation is
- provide practical, often low-cost ways to be more accessible and inclusive
Ready to make some positive changes? Reach out to our team today by submitting your details in the form below.
