Disability Access Update

Welcome to the 13th edition of the fortnightly Access Update, distibuted by Darebin City Council MetroAccess Initiative.
If you have an article to submit for the next edition please email the details to the
MetroAccess Officer.


In This Issue
Arts, Culture and Social
Sport and Recreation
Conferences, Forums and Workshops
General Updates, Consultations and Submissions
Employment, Training and Education
Resources and Funding
Featured Links
Useful Links
Darebin Disability Access Contacts

The MetroAccess Initiative is funded by the Department of Human Services.

State Government of Victoria Department of Human Services

Arts, Culture and Social

A woman enjoying holding up pinwheels at a festival

- Darebin Community and Kite Festival Festival - Sunday March 14
- LiveAccess Website - Connecting you with Accessible Live Music and Gigs
- Summer School - performance based arts workshops
- D'Art Newsletter
- Headstart Family Group Program for poeple with an ABI

More...


Sport and Recreation

A boy and lady playing basketball

- Announcement of Re-inclusion of Athletes with an ID into Paralympic Games
- VicsRapid Newsletter February 2010

More...


Conferences, Forums and Workshops

Onlookers at a Darebin Business Breakfast seminar

- Accessible Transport Supplier Disaply Day
- Working Effectively with people from CALD backgrounds
- National Disability Summit
- Health and Aged Care Expo
- People with disability and How The Victorian Charter Can Help
- Connecting 'practice' to Outcomes - Person Centred Practice

More...


General Updates, Consultations and Submissions

A document in Braille

- Widespread Support for Upcoming National Disability Parking Scheme
- Disability Carers Need Urgent Financial Support Increase
- Dealing with Government Online to Become Easier for People with a Disability - Media Release
- Health Excemptions for Skilled Visas - Media Release
- Inquiry into a National Long Term Care and Support Scheme for People with Disabilities and their Families

More...


Employment, Training and Education

A Customer Service Officer on the phone

- Level 2 Accessible transport Workshop for professionals
- Disability Engagement Forum
- MetroAccess Project Officer Position, City of Melbourne (Temporary) Full Time
- The Role of Vocational Education and Training in the Labour Market Outcomes of People with Disabilities
- Government launches Disabilities Work Program

More...


Resources and Funding

A hand places a coin into a piggy bank.

- CFA Accessible Information Update - Bushfire Safety and Preparedness Resources
- Intensive Community Fundraising Seminar
- How to Make Information Accessible Guide
- Darebin Community Grants Program open for 2010

More...


Featured Links


Useful Links


Darebin Disability Access Contacts

Ph: 8470 8888
TTY: 8470 8696
Multilingual Line: 8470 8470

Christine Mulholland - MetroAccess Officer
Ph: 8470 8368 Email: christine.mulholland@darebin.vic.gov.au

Natalie McGlone - Disability Planner
Ph: 8470 8528 Email: natalie.mcglone@darebin.vic.gov.au

Karen McQuigg – Access for All Abilities Coordinator (Mon-Thurs)
National Relay Service: 133 677 03 9471 9762#
Email: Karen.McQuigg@darebin.vic.gov