Your Participation in This Survey Is Important and Much Appreciated
BURWOOD COUNCIL
Suite 1, Level 2 1 - 17 Elsie St
Burwood NSW 2134
PO Box 240
Burwood NSW 1805
DisabilityInclusionActionPlan2017-2021
SURVEY
HelpusdevelopaDisabilityInclusionActionPlan
Your participation in this survey is important and much appreciated.
This survey is open to people with disability, families andcarers, service providers and any interested community member.
Burwood Council is preparing a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) as required by theDisability Inclusion Act 2014. Council is consulting the community by various means one of which is through this survey. This survey is a valuable tool to assist Council identify the best approach to improve Council’s assets, services, facilities, programs and events to create a more accessible and inclusive community.
The main objective of the DIAP is to ensure that people with disability have every opportunity to fully participate in the social, community and business life of Burwood.
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AssistanceandFurtherInformation
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ClosingDate18 April 2017
Page Title: ABOUT YOU
Are you or do you represent: (Selectall thatapply to you.)
Apersonwithdisability
Afamilymember/carerof apersonwithdisability
Specialist disability service provider
Mainstream service provider
Local business or organisation
Sporting, Leisure, Club
Community member
Other:(pleasedescribe)______
If you have a disability, please indicate the type. Select all that apply to you.
Physical disability
Hearing impairment
Vision impairment
Intellectual disability
Mental health illness
Acquired brain injury
Other:(pleasedescribe)
Thefollowing questions refer to thefourfocusareasin creating an inclusive community:
- Developing positive community attitudesandbehaviours
- Creatinglivablecommunities
- Supporting access to meaningful employment
- Improving access to services through better systems and processes
Focus Area 1: Positive community attitudes and behaviours:
Do you think that the Burwood community has positive attitudes and behaviours towards people with disability?
Yes
Somewhat
No
Don’t know/not sure
What could improve community attitudes and behaviours towards people with disability and encourage inclusion in the Burwood Local Government Area (LGA)?
______
______
Focus Area 2: Livable Communities
Do you think that the Burwood area is a livable community for people with disability? (For example,is it easy to get around, to access parks and community facilities?)
Yes
Somewhat
No
Don’t know/not sure
Comments: ______
What could improve the inclusion of people with disability in places, events, activities and programs in your community? (Select as many as you like. You can give details in the comments)
More suitable and affordable local transport
Improved amenities at community facilities (e.g. toilets, lifts)
Consideration of the physical needs of people with disability in event organising
More disability parking
Support people with disability to build confidence to participate in mainstream activities
More readily available information regarding opportunities for participation
Other (______)
Comments: ______
Are there some locations or eventswhere access could be improved? If so in what way?
______
______
Can you identify any locations where footpaths and pedestrian crossings could be improved?
______
Focus Area 3: Supporting access to meaningful employment.
Do you think that the Burwood area has good access to meaningful employment for people with disability?
Yes
Somewhat
No
Don’t know/not sure
Comments: ______
What could improve access to meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability in Burwood? (Selectas many as you like)
Information about jobsreadily available in appropriate formats
More support through job agencies for people with disability seeking work
Support for employers to understand how to modify a worksite or position to accommodate the needs of a person with disability
More understanding from employers and/or local organisations seeking volunteers of the skills and experience of people withdisability
Opportunities for experience and employment at Council
Other: ______
Comments: ______
Focus Area 4 : Improving access to services through better systems and processes.
Do you think it is easy for people with disability to access information and to share their ideas, opinions and concerns with Council?
Yes
Somewhat
No
Don’t know/not sure
Comments: ______
Where do you generally find information about services, facilities and events and other information inyourcommunity? (Select as many as you like)
InnerWestCourier/local papers
Internet/Google
Councilnewsletter/website/Facebook
Burwood Library and Community Huband other community centres owned by Council
Ratesnotice
Other brochures/publications
Other (Please describe):
What would be the best way for you to be able to find information about services and share your ideas, opinions and concerns with Council?
______
IsthereanythingelseyouwouldlikeCounciltoconsiderwhendevelopingtheDisabilityInclusionActionPlan?
______
Would you like to be involved in future consultation for Burwood Council regarding disability inclusion?
Yes
No
Ifyes,pleaseprovideyourcontactdetails
FirstName: ______
LastName: ______
EmailAddress: ______
PhoneNumber: ______
PostalAddress:______
ThankYou!
Thankyoufortakingtimetodooursurvey.
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Completed surveys can be returned to council by email:
or by mail:
Aged and Disability Officer
BURWOOD COUNCIL
PO Box 240
Burwood NSW 1805
Phone: 9911 9911
Web:
NationalRelayService(TTY)(forhearingimpaired):Phone133677
TelephoneInterpreterService:
Phone131450andaskthemtophoneCouncil on 9911 9911.
TRIM No: 17/120681