sought and considered. Through this process Council has encouraged everyone to have their say and actively contribute to shaping priorities for the next four years. In developing the Melton City Council Disability Action Plan 2013-2017, Council consulted with over 350 people through a series of discussion groups, forums and surveys. Participants included people from across the municipality representing people with a disability, their families, friends, carers, residents, local health and disability service providers and the Melton Disability Advisory Committee. Many people participated with enthusiasm, reinforcing that the City of Melton is a great place to live but still having more work to do to ensure people of all abilities can simply do the same things in life that everyone else takes for granted. A number of research methods were used to gather information which included: Data analysis (ABS 2011 census) Four community discussion groups Community feedback from the 2012 Care Melton Expo (over 550 people in attendance) Forum with representation from 12 disability service providers, Government and organisations and health care agencies Public forums with interested members of the community Surveys (125) identifying key issues for people with a disability, carers and disability service providers Feedback from the Disability Advisory Committee The information gathered identified six key priority which can be summarised under the following headings: Quality services Getting information Getting involved and active Valued work, employment and further education Built environment Transport HOW WILL COUNCIL MEASURE SUCCESS Now that Council has listened to its community and determined priorities for the next four it is time to shift the focus to delivering the Plan. Having a rigorous process in place to monitor and measure our success is essential, and it will help us to: know if we are succeeding determine we need to put more time and energy make informed decisions and better respond to change be transparent and accountable Therefore Council will: provide bi-monthly reporting to the Melton Disability Advisory Committee report quarterly through Council’s quarterly reporting process
sought and considered. Through this process Council has encouraged everyone to have their say and actively contribute to shaping priorities for the next four years. In developing the Melton City Council Disability Action Plan 2013-2017, Council consulted with over 350 people through a series of discussion groups, forums and surveys. Participants included people from across the municipality representing people with a disability, their families, friends, carers, residents, local health and disability service providers and the Melton Disability Advisory Committee. Many people participated with enthusiasm, reinforcing that the City of Melton is a great place to live but still having more work to do to ensure people of all abilities can simply do the same things in life that everyone else takes for granted. A number of research methods were used to gather information which included: Data analysis (ABS 2011 census) Four community discussion groups Community feedback from the 2012 Care Melton Expo (over 550 people in attendance) Forum with representation from 12 disability service providers, Government and organisations and health care agencies Public forums with interested members of the community Surveys (125) identifying key issues for people with a disability, carers and disability service providers Feedback from the Disability Advisory Committee The information gathered identified six key priority which can be summarised under the following headings: Quality services Getting information Getting involved and active Valued work, employment and further education Built environment Transport HOW WILL COUNCIL MEASURE SUCCESS Now that Council has listened to its community and determined priorities for the next four it is time to shift the focus to delivering the Plan. Having a rigorous process in place to monitor and measure our success is essential, and it will help us to: know if we are succeeding determine we need to put more time and energy make informed decisions and better respond to change be transparent and accountable Therefore Council will: provide bi-monthly reporting to the Melton Disability Advisory Committee report quarterly through Council’s quarterly reporting process