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Promote and demonstrate the principles of access and inclusion to the wider community Share Council’s knowledge and experience in advocating for access and inclusion, via Council partnerships and networks, Council programs and the Knox Disability Email Information Service. Promote ‘good news’ stories to the community on what Council is doing or has undertaken to improve access and inclusion in Knox. Community Access and Equity Corporate Communications, Community Access & Equity Community Wellbeing Community Wellbeing Within existing resources Develop leadership capacity of relevant community organisations, people with disabilities and carers Work with Knox Community and Neighbourhood Houses to develop and update their Disability Action Plans. Promote Council resources and training opportunities to develop leadership and disability advocacy skills to community members and organisations. Community Access & Equity Community Access & Equity Community Strengthening, Knox Neighbourhood Houses Community Strengthening Within existing resources Influence policy and decision making processes by lobbying other levels of government Advocate for the needs of people with disabilities, their families and carers via submissions and advocacy to other levels of government. Community Access & Equity Knox Disability Advisory Committee (KDAC) Within existing resources Increase the awareness and understanding of mental illness within Council and the community Undertake an analysis of Council’s services to identify and pursue opportunities to increase awareness of mental health issues through relevant Council delivered programs. Community Services & People Performance Within existing resources
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