VISION OF COUNCIL
"A thriving and friendly community that recognises our history and embraces cultural diversity and economic opportunity, whilst nurturing our unique natural and built environment."
AGENDA
FOR THE
Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee Meeting
3 May 2016
OUR VISION
"A thriving and friendly community that recognises our history and embraces cultural diversity and economic opportunity, whilst nurturing our unique natural and built environment."
OUR MISSION
“To deliver affordable and quality Local Government services.”
CORE VALUES OF THE SHIRE
The core values that underpin the achievement of the
mission will be based on a strong customer service
focus and a positive attitude:
Communication
Integrity
Respect
Innovation
Transparency
Courtesy
DISCLAIMER
The purpose of Council Meetings is to discuss, and where possible, make resolutions about items appearing on the agenda. Whilst Council has the power to resolve such items and may in fact, appear to have done so at the meeting, no person should rely on or act on the basis of such decision or on any advice or information provided by a Member or Officer, or on the content of any discussion occurring, during the course of the meeting.
Persons should be aware that the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995 (Section 5.25 (e)) establish procedures for revocation or rescission of a Council decision. No person should rely on the decisions made by Council until formal advice of the Council decision is received by that person. The Shire of Broome expressly disclaims liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of relying on or acting on the basis of any resolution of Council, or any advice or information provided by a Member or Officer, or the content of any discussion occurring, during the course of the Council meeting.
NOTICE OF MEETING
Dear Council Member,
The next Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee Meeting of the Shire of Broome will be held on Tuesday, 3 May 2016 in the Function Room, Corner Weld and Haas Streets, Broome, commencing at 10:30am.
Regards
K R DONOHOE
Chief Executive Officer
28/04/2016
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That the Minutes of the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee held on 2 March 2016 be confirmed as a true and accurate record of that meeting.
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SUMMARY: The Shire of Broome Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2012-2017 is reviewed annually as required under the Western Australian Disability Services Act 1993. This report presents the 2015/16 DAIP Progress Report to the Committee for its consideration and recommends that Council endorses the DAIP Report for submission to Disability Services Commission. |
BACKGROUND
Previous Considerations
OMC 18 December 2012 Item 9.1.4
AIAC 28 August 2013 Item 4.2
OMC 26 June 2014 Item 10.1
OMC 25 June 2015 Item 10.1
OMC 31 March 2016 Item 9.1.6
Under the Western Australian Disability Services Act 1993 (as amended in 2004) local governments are required to develop and implement a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) that identifies barriers to access and to propose solutions to ensure that people with disabilities have equality of access to services and facilities.
The Shire’s current Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2012-2017 was adopted at the ordinary meeting of Council held 18 December 2012, as per the resolution below:
That Council;
1. Adopt the Access and Inclusion Plan 2012 – 2017 and submit it to Disability Services Commission.
2. Requests the Chief Executive Officer to conduct an Access and Inclusion audit of Shire facilities, Chinatown footpaths and disabled parking.
3. Amends the Terms of Reference for the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee to include a representative from Broome CIRCLE.
Moved: Cr A Poelina Seconded: Cr C R Mitchell
At the OMC held 31 March 2016 Council endorsed updates to Outcome 7 of the DAIP 2012-2017 as per the recommendation below:
That Council endorses the updated Shire of Broome Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2012-2017 as attached, noting the following amendments:
(a) references to the word “disabilities” have been amended to read “people with disability”
(b) additional strategy and tasks have been added to Outcome 7 to facilitate a culture of inclusion within the organisation.
The Minister for Disability Services is required to table a report in Parliament each year on the progress of Disability Access and Inclusion Plans (DAIPs) in Western Australia. All local governments are required to provide an annual progress report to the Commission which informs the Parliamentary report.
The Shire’s Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee (the Committee) meets quarterly to advise Council on matters of Access and Inclusion and to oversee the development, implementation and review of the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan for the Shire.
COMMENT
A review of the Shire’s DAIP has been conducted by Shire Officers and the draft DAIP Progress Report (Attachment 1) is now presented to the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee for its consideration, and recommendation to Council.
The progress report considers the how identified strategies have been progressed to meet the desired outcomes of the DAIP. A copy of the Shire’s DAIP 2012-2017 is attached for the committee’s reference (Attachment 2). There are 7 key outcomes identified in the Shire of Broome DAIP 2012-2017, as follows:
Outcome 1: Access to Services and Events
People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to access the services of, and any events organised, by the Shire of Broome.
Outcome 2: Built Infrastructure
People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to access the buildings and other facilities of the Shire of Broome.
Outcome 3: Communications
People with disabilities receive information from the Shire of Broome in a format that will enable them to access the information as readily as other people are able to access it.
Outcome 4: Staff
People with disabilities receive the same level and quality of service from the employees of the Shire of Broome as other people receive.
Outcome 5: Complaints
People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to make complaints to the Shire of Broome.
Outcome 6: Public Consultation
People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to participate in any public consultation by the Shire of Broome.
Outcome 7: Staff
People with disabilities are afforded opportunities for employment with the Shire of Broome.
While many strategies supporting DAIP outcomes have an ongoing effect, strategies are reported as being completed in 2015─2016 if they were implemented as intended during the year.
Each completed strategy/initiative is rated using the rating scale below:
1. Ineffective – did not enhance access and inclusion.
2. Average – enhanced access and inclusion in the interim but was not sustainable.
3. Effective – enhanced access and inclusion.
4. Unsure – unsure or too early to tell whether access and inclusion was enhanced.
In conducting a review of the strategies and tasks contained within the DAIP it was evident that over the reporting period the Shire of Broome has undertaken a number of initiatives to enhance access and inclusion and made some notable achievements in this area.
In particular the findings of an access and inclusion audit conducted in March 2014 have identified a range of initiatives and remedial works required to improve access to Shire facilities and infrastructure. The audit findings are reviewed annually by the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee and recommendations continue to be implemented as budget and resources become available.
The following recommendations were actioned or are in progress to be completed in 2015/16:
· Upgrades to ACROD parking at Cable Beach
· Ramp upgrade to address drop off due to change in pavement level in Chinatown
· Repairs to paving at Broome Public Library
· Installation of power assisted door closers at BRAC
· Lighting of ACROD bays for night use at the Broome Civic Centre and Shire Admin building.
The progress report is attached for the Committee’s endorsement, and recommendation to Council prior to submission to the Disability Services Commission. Please note the report is submitted through an online submission process which affects the formatting for printing and review.
CONSULTATION/STAKEHOLDERS
In accordance with the Shire of Broome Community Engagement Framework the community is engaged at the consultation level regarding the monitoring and review of the DAIP. The Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee oversees the development, implementation and review of the DAIP. The Committee comprises a range of community representatives who have been selected to represent the interests of the Broome community with regard to access and inclusion.
The DAIP is available publicly on the Shire of Broome website and in alternative formats upon request. Questions, comments and feedback are welcome and are considered, responded to and actioned as required.
STATUTORY ENVIRONMENT
Local Government Act 1995
WA Disability Services Act 1993 (as amended 2004)
Equal Opportunity Amendment Act Western Australia (1988)
Disability Discrimination Act (1992)
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
Nil
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The implementation of the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan is integrated into the Shire’s
programs and services as part of normal operating procedures and budgets.
STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS
Our People Goal – Foster a community environment that is accessible, affordable, inclusive, healthy and safe:
Accessible and safe community spaces.
Participation in recreational activity.
A healthy and safe environment.
Our Place Goal – Help to protect the nature and built environment and cultural heritage of Broome whilst recognising the unique sense of the place:
Best practice asset management to optimise the Shire’s infrastructure whilst minimising life cycle costs.
Our Prosperity Goal – Create the means to enable local jobs creation and lifestyle affordability for the current and future population:
Affordable and equitable services and infrastructure.
Our Organisation Goal – Continually enhance the Shire’s organisational capacity to service the needs of a growing community:
An organisational culture that strives for service excellence.
Sustainable and integrated strategic and operational plans.
Responsible resource allocation.
Effective community engagement.
Improved systems, processes and compliance.
VOTING REQUIREMENTS
Simple Majority
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That the Committee recommends that Council 1. Notes progress made towards achieving the outcomes identified in the Shire of Broome Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2012-2017. 2. Endorses the draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) Progress Report as attached and requests the Chief Executive Officer to lodge the report with the Disability Services Commission.
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DAIP 2015/16 Progress Report |
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Shire of Broome Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2012-2017 |
