Deliver the Knox Mobility Study Traffic and Transport Community Access Within existing Provide and maintain Implementation Plan (Year 3 Local & Equity resources – accessible footpaths Business Engagement and Mobility Study and shared pathways. Capital Works program). Implement the us keep footpaths Parks Services Community Access Within existing “Help Increase awareness of & Equity, Local resources (Mobility Study clear” project local laws and specific Implementation Plan) encouraging Laws services that relate to residents to keep footpaths clear and people with disabilities. accessible for all. Advocate to Public Transport Victoria for Traffic and Transport Community Access Within existing People with disabilities accessible public transport infrastructure & Equity, KDAC, resources can access a range of and access upgrades to additional bus Asset Preservation public transport options. stops in Knox. Increased choice in Community Access & Social Policy & Within existing Advocate for more accessible and housing options for affordable housing choices for people with Equity Planning resources people with disabilities, disabilities via the Knox Disability Housing their families and carers. Network. Strategic Priority Area 5 Participation and Inclusion – Council recognises the rights of people with disabilities to access and participate in all aspects of community life and that being an active and valued member of the community can positively contribute to health and wellbeing. Developing diverse and dynamic communities requires delivering a wide range of leisure, cultural and recreational activities and opportunities that are accessible and inclusive. Building partnerships, working with community organisations and supporting people with disabilities to volunteer in the community can lead to greater civic participation and provides others with the opportunity to value and recognise the contributions of people with disabilities in our community.
Provide and maintain accessible footpaths and shared pathways. Deliver the Knox Mobility Study Implementation Plan (Year 3 – Local Business Engagement and Mobility Study Capital Works program). Traffic and Transport Community Access & Equity Within existing resources Increase awareness of local laws and specific services that relate to people with disabilities. Implement the “Help us keep footpaths clear” project (Mobility Study Implementation Plan) encouraging residents to keep footpaths clear and accessible for all. Parks Services Community Access & Equity, Local Laws Within existing resources People with disabilities can access a range of public transport options. Advocate to Public Transport Victoria for accessible public transport infrastructure and access upgrades to additional bus stops in Knox. Traffic and Transport Community Access & Equity, KDAC, Asset Preservation Within existing resources Increased choice in housing options for people with disabilities, their families and carers. Advocate for more accessible and affordable housing choices for people with disabilities via the Knox Disability Housing Network. Community Access & Equity Social Policy & Planning Within existing resources Strategic Priority Area 5 – Participation and Inclusion Council recognises the rights of people with disabilities to access and participate in all aspects of community life and that being an active and valued member of the community can positively contribute to health and wellbeing. Developing diverse and dynamic communities requires delivering a wide range of leisure, cultural and recreational activities and opportunities that are accessible and inclusive. Building partnerships, working with community organisations and supporting people with disabilities to volunteer in the community can lead to greater civic participation and provides others with the opportunity to value and recognise the contributions of people with disabilities in our community.