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2011–2015

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan

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3Disability access and inclusion plan 2011–2015

contents1. background 4

1.1 The City of Fremantle 4

1.2 Functions, facilities and services provided by the City of Fremantle 6

1.3 People with disabilities in the City of Fremantle 7

1.4 Planning for better access 8

1.5 Progress since 1995 8

2. access and inclusion policy statement 9

3. policy and procedures regarding the act’s requirements for agents and contractors 12

4. development of the daip 134.1 Responsibility for the planning process 13

4.2 Community consultation process 13

4.3 Findings of the consultation process 15

4.4 Responsibility for implementing the DAIP 16

4.5 Communicating the plan to staff and people with disabilities 16

4.6 Review and evaluation mechanisms 18

5. reporting on the DAIP 20

6. strategies to improve access and inclusion 21


1.1 The City of Fremantle

The City of Fremantle is located in the South West Metropolitan Region, at the mouth of the Swan River approximately 20 kilometres South West of Perth. The City covers an area of 18.7 square kilometres and is boarded by 28 kilometres of coastline. The suburbs located in the Municipality are: Fremantle, North Fremantle, South Fremantle, White Gum Valley, Hilton, Beaconsfield, O’Connor and Samson.

The land around Fremantle has always been a significant place for the Aboriginal people of this area. Walyalup was the country on both banks of the Derbal Yaragan (Swan River). The story of how the land once extended past Rottnest but had been inundated by the sea, is one of the oldest oral traditions in human history. The City of Fremantle acknowledges the Nyoongar people as the custodians of the greater Fremantle/Walyalup area and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still important to the Nyoongar people today.

Fremantle was established in 1829 as a port for the Swan River Colony and was the major city in Western Australia for much of its early history. It is still Western Australia’s major port, handling the majority of the state’s imports and exports. It was the first port of call for many migrants to Australia and the City continues to sustain a rich and diverse mix of nationalities and cultures.

Fremantle itself – sometimes known as ‘inner Fremantle’ or the Fremantle CBD – is a melting pot of heritage, culture, cuisine and people, from the famous cappuccino strip on South Terrace, through to university student culture and the University of Notre Dame in the historic West End. The cultural aspects of music, performance and visual arts remain strong, thanks to the diverse cultural mix of people who make up the local population.

The City retains its old town layout and many surviving heritage places including buildings, streetscapes and squares, giving Fremantle its distinctive character and charm.

The City has become a highly desirable place to live and its current population is

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approximately 26 000 people. As a port city and popular tourist destination, Fremantle also plays host to more than two million visitors each year. There are many iconic tourist attractions in Fremantle including the Fishing Boat Harbour, the Maritime Museum on Victoria Quay, Fremantle Prison and the Fremantle Arts Centre, to name a few.

Fremantle is an important regional centre with a wide range of services and facilities located in the CBD including Fremantle Hospital, Post Office and Police Station. Major banks and credit unions, government departments and department stores are well represented. There is also a range of markets, including the E Shed Markets, Fremantle Markets and the Fremantle Village Art Markets.


Services to property z construction and maintenance of council

owned buildings z construction and maintenance of roads,

footpaths and cycle ways, dual-use paths z land drainage and development z waste management collection, disposal and

recycling z litter control and street cleaning z planting, maintenance and caring for street

trees z street lighting z environmental management z installation of street and facility signs

Services to the community z playing areas, playgrounds, reserves, beaches,

parks and gardens, sports grounds and facilities for sporting groups

z street seating z maintenance of recreation centres, leisure

centre, halls, neighbourhood centres z library and information services - lending and

reference collections, toy library, community information service, local history collection

z town hall shop and tourist information z planning for services for people in the

community z services for seniors z services for people with disabilities z youth services z family support services z accommodation services - for seniors, youth,

women’s refuge, lodging houses z childrens’ activity bus and toy library

- Buster the Fun Buscultural services

z environmental health services z legal and financial services z transport services z citizenship ceremonies z international and sister city relationships z indigenous services z community engagement

Regulatory services z planning of road systems, sub-divisions and

town planning schemes z building approvals for construction,

additions or alteration to buildings z ranger services, including dog control, bush

fire control , z parking – provision maintenance, control,

signage. z heritage preservation

General administration z the provision of general information to the

public and the lodging of complaints and payment of fees including rates and dog licenses

z rating and property services and administration

z tenders and contract management z e-services coordination z human resources management z technology management

Processes of government z ordinary and special council meetings;

electors meetings and election of council

members; community consultations.

1.2 Functions, facilities and services

provided by the City of Fremantle


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1.3 People with disabilities in the City of Fremantle

In the most recent figures available, the 2003 Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC) found that one in five people in Australia (3 958 300 or 20.0 per cent) had a reported disability. Disability was defined, under this survey, as any limitation, restriction or impairment, which has lasted, or is likely to last, for at least six months and restricts everyday activities. Examples range from hearing loss which requires the use of a hearing aid, to difficulty dressing due to arthritis, to advanced dementia requiring constant help and supervision.

The Disability Services Act 1993 defines disability as a condition that: z is attributed to an intellectual, cognitive, neurological, sensory or physical impairment or a

combination of those impairments z is permanent or likely to be permanent; z may or may not be episodic in nature and the result is; a substantial reduced capacity of

the person for communication, social interaction learning or mobility and a need for continuing support services.

In WA 405 500 people reported having a disability with an additional 246 800 people (1 in 10 or 12.6 per cent of the population), being carers of a person with a disability. The combined prevalence of people affected directly by a disability is 1 in 3 Western Australians.

The number of people with disabilities in WA is increasing, due mainly to our ageing population. This number will increase substantially as the ‘baby boomer generation’ moves into the older age groups and acquire disabilities. In addition, medical and technical advances have resulted in an increased life expectancy for people with disabilities. According to the ABS, 51 per cent of Western Australians over 60 years of age have a disability, while the rate is 81 per cent for those aged 85 years and over. Prevalence of disability in Australia is increasing, from 14.6% of the population in 1981, to 18.8 per cent

in 1998 to 20 per cent in 2003.

Persons with disabilities by disability group(a) in the City of Fremantle, 2003 (Source: ABS 2003 SDAC)

Disability group PersonsSensory 841Intellectual 494 Physical 2 634Psychological 514 Head injury, stroke or brain damage 235 Total persons with disabilities 3 788Total population in the City of Fremantle (2003) 21 310

The 2003 ABS statistics are the most recent available, therefore, based on the current population of around 26 000, it is likely that there are now around 4 600 people with disabilities in the City of Fremantle.


1.4 Planning for better access

It is a requirement of the Disability Services Act that local government authorities develop and implement a disability access and inclusion plan (DAIP) that outlines the ways in which the authority will ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to its facilities and services.

Other legislation underpinning access and inclusion includes the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1982 (DDA) and the Western Australia Equal Opportunity Act 1984. While action plans are not compulsory under the DDA, they can assist organisations to become more accessible and inclusive, and can provide some clarity during disability discrimination proceedings. A DAIP may also satisfy the DDAs requirements for action plans and therefore lodgement of the DAIP with the Commonwealth Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission helps to reduce the City’s exposure to disability discrimination risk.

There have been some local, national and international legislative, regulatory and policy changes relating to disability in recent times that must also be considered when planning for access and inclusion. These include:

z The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability (UNCRPD) and its optional protocol, both of which have been ratified by Australia. On the fundamental issue of accessibility (Article 9), the Convention requires countries to identify and eliminate obstacles and barriers and ensure that persons with disabilities can access their environment, transportation, public facilities and services, and information and communications technologies.

z The Access to premises standard under the DDA. This has been over a decade in development and will officially come into force for any buildings or major re-developments commencing after 1 May 2011.

z Count Me In – Disability Future Directions, the state government’s long term plan based on its vision that, “All people live in welcoming communities that facilitate friendship, mutual support and a fair go for everyone”.

1.5 Progress since 1995

The City of Fremantle adopted its first disability services plan, (now known as DAIP), in 1995 to address the barriers in the community for people with disabilities. The plan addressed both statutory requirements under the Disability Services Act and obligations


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under the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992. The plan underwent reviews in 2000 and 2002 and the City developed new plans in 2000 and 2003. Following the 2004 amendment to the Disability Services Act the City developed a DAIP aimed at ensuring people with disabilities can access services provided by the City in a way that facilitates increased independence, opportunities and inclusion within the community.

Since the adoption of the initial plan, the City has implemented many initiatives and made steady progress towards better access.

A sample of the City of Fremantle’s progress and achievements in improving access for people with disabilities is highlighted in appendix 1.

The City is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities, their families and carers are able to access its services, facilities and information, providing them with the same opportunities, rights and responsibilities enjoyed by all other people in the community.

The DAIP provides a framework for the identification of areas where access and inclusion can be improved and for the development of strategies to best improve access and inclusion. These strategies work towards a number of access and inclusion outcomes, which are defined in the Act as the minimum standard for DAIPs. The six access and inclusion outcome areas specified in the Act aim to provide a means of ensuring that people with disabilities:

1 have the same opportunities as other people to access the services of, and any events organised by, the relevant public authority

2 have the same opportunities as other people to access the buildings and other facilities of the relevant public authority

3 receive information from the relevant public authority in a format that will enable them to access the information as readily as other people are able to access it

access and inclusion policy statement

for people with disabilities, their families and carers


4 receive the same level and quality of service from the staff of the relevant public authority as other people receive from the staff of that authority

5 have the same opportunities as other people to make complaints to the relevant public authority;

6 have the same opportunities as other people to participate in any public consultation by the relevant public authority

In addition to these six prescribed minimum standards for DAIPs under the Act, the City has included two additional outcomes in its DAIP, which are that:

7 people with disabilities have equal employment opportunities at the City of Fremantle, and that the City will provide information, and encouragement to raise the awareness of the community regarding disability, access and inclusion.

The DAIP will be implemented over five years, guided by an overarching set of strategies which will drive individual tasks to support the achievement of each outcome area. Each year the implementation plan will be implemented, reviewed and amended as required in order to improve access to City services, buildings and information. The implementation plan will outline the:

z broad strategy to achieve each outcome z key tasks and compliance requirements z timeline for completion of the tasks z business units and positions with responsibility for completing the tasks.

Developing and implementing annual implementation plans throughout the lifespan of the DAIP provides the opportunity to manage strategies carefully across a five year time-span and respond to emerging access and inclusion barriers.

The City is committed to implementing its DAIP in a manner that progresses the principles of the Disability Services Act including recognition that people with disabilities:

z have the inherent right to respect for their human worth and dignity z whatever the origin, nature, type or degree of disability, have the same basic human

rights as other members of society and should be enabled to exercise those basic human rights

z have the same rights as other members of society to realise their individual capacities for physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual development


z have the same right as other members of society to services which will support their attaining a reasonable quality of life in a way that also recognises the role and needs of their families and carers

z have the same right as other members of society to participate in, direct and implement the decisions which affect their lives

z have the same right as other members of society to receive services in a manner that results in the least restriction of their rights and opportunities

z have the same right as other members of society to pursue any grievance concerning services

z have the right to access the type of services and supports that they believe are most appropriate to meet their needs

z who reside in rural and regional areas have a right, as far as is reasonable to expect, to have access to similar services provided to people with disabilities who reside in the metropolitan area

z have a right to an environment free from neglect, abuse, intimidation and exploitation z in recognising the community’s need for access to the many different functions of the

City, the DAIP will be implemented by all areas of the City.

Policy contextAt an operational level the DAIP is one component of an interlocking set of strategic plans aiming to achieve the objectives of the strategic plan, the overarching document for the City of Fremantle.


The Disability Services Act requires agents and contractors of public authorities to conduct their business in a manner consistent with the contracting public authority’s DAIP.

Relevant sections of the Act and associated regulations regarding DAIPs and agents and contractors include:

z Section 28 Disability access and inclusion plans – each public authority must have a disability access and inclusion plan to ensure that in so far as its functions involve dealings with the general public, the performance of those functions furthers the principles in Schedule 1 and meets the objectives in Schedule 2.

z Section 29B Public authorities to ensure implementation of a disability access and inclusion plan – a public authority that has a disability access and inclusion plan must take all practicable measures to ensure that the plan is implemented by the public authority and its officers, employees, agents or contractors.

z Regulation 8.Information in reports about disability access and inclusion plans (s. 29) For the purposes of section 29(4) of the Act, a report about a disability access and inclusion plan must include information relating to —

a) progress made by the relevant public authority and any agents and contractors of the relevant public authority in achieving the desired outcomes specified in Schedule 3

b) the strategies implemented by the relevant public authority to inform its agents and contractors of its disability access and inclusion plan.

The intent of the Act is to increase awareness so that consideration is given to the needs of people with disabilities when providing a service to the public and to encourage ‘agents and contractors’ to conduct that service in a manner consistent with the DAIP of the contracting authority. The City seeks to encourage ‘agents and contractors’ to be sensitive to the needs of the community.

DAIP requirements relating to ‘agents and contractors’: z apply only to new contracts or contract variations z apply to services provided to the public;.

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z do not apply to services provided directly to the public authority, like cleaners, rewiring of telephones etc.

The City will insert the clause developed by the Department of Treasury and Finance, in conjunction with the State Solicitor’s office, and recommended in the Disability Services Commission’s Guide for Contract Managers, into relevant tender and contract documents. This clause seeks for tenderers to identify which DAIP outcomes they can support in providing their service to the public.

Section 29 of the Act requires the City to provide an annual report to the minister for disability services about DAIP progress, including progress by ‘agents and contractors’. The City will meet this reporting requirement, using the information provided by agents and contractors when initially providing a tender to provide services to the public. Data regarding the City’s DAIP progress which is reported annually to the Disability Services Commission will include the data collected from agents and contractors.

4.1 Responsibility

Each area of council is responsible for planning, implementation, ongoing monitoring and reporting within its own area. The disability access project officer has an advisory, support and coordination role and is responsible for ensuring statutory reporting is carried out.

4.2 Review and consultation process

The City of Fremantle is committed to actively consulting with people with disabilities, their families, carers, disability organisations, encouraging and seeking input on planned initiatives and feedback on strategies already in place. This is the most appropriate and effective way to ensure barriers to access and inclusion are successfully addressed.

The City of Fremantle contracted E-QUAL disability consultants to review their current DAIP and develop a new DAIP which would comply with the legislative requirements of the

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Disability Services Act as amended in 2004 and guide the City of Fremantle’s work to ensure equitable access to its buildings, facilities, information, services and events for people with disabilities and their carers, over the next five years.

The methodology for the review included examination of the City of Fremantle’s current DAIP, progress reports and other relevant council documents, plans and strategies. The consultants also reviewed other relevant literature on the changes to disability legislation and on contemporary and developing trends and best practice in access and inclusion.

A consultation was undertaken with key stakeholders including City of Fremantle staff, customers and the community, in accordance with the Disability Services Act Regulations 2004.

The consultation, held from 28 April to 25 May 2010, was advertised or

promoted: z in the local newspaper z on the City of Fremantle website z directly to key disability organisations z through City of Fremantle services ie library z directly to Disability Services Commission local area coordinators z through the City of Fremantle intranet.

The consultation included: z a briefing for Managers z meetings with individual managers and other key staff z a briefing and consultation with the disability access consultative committee z a web-based staff survey using Survey Monkey, but with hard copies also available for

staff – fourteen completed surveys were received from staff and one from an elected member

z a web-based community survey using Survey Monkey – five completed surveys were received

z hard copy surveys available at key community locations – four completed surveys were received from people with disabilities

z the opportunity for staff or community members to phone, fax or email E-QUAL directly should they wish to provide their feedback in that way – no responses were received

z close consultation with the City’s disability access project officer.

Policy Context


The staff on-line survey sought staff input on access issues and also included questions relating to their awareness of disability and access and their training needs in this area.

The draft DAIP will also go out for consultation to allow for final feedback before the plan is endorsed by council.

The review and consultation showed that the City of Fremantle already has some strategies in place that have improved access for people with disabilities to the City of Fremantle’s facilities and services, but that there are still some barriers to full access and inclusion.

4.3 Findings of the consultation

The consultation provided a variety of views on access and inclusion in the City of Fremantle. While a number of achievements were noted, it also identified a range of remaining barriers that still need to be addressed.


Issues for community members included that:

z many shops and other businesses are not accessible, with steps at the front doors and cluttered interiors

z no audio loops in cinemas z rough and uneven footpaths z inaccessible arts venues i.e. FTI, Kulcha,

Fremantle Arts Centre z difficult to cross busy streets z lack of access after hours to town hall

centre meetings z inadequate ACROD parking z street cafes blocking access z poor beach access z lack of access to parks and playgrounds z some events are not easy to access for

people with disabilities z website not accessible z staff not aware of how to assist customers

with disabilities z councillors don’t have good awareness

about the needs of people with disabilities z difficulty in accessing information z difficulty in finding out how to make

complaints z not enough people with disabilities

employed by the City and recruitment practices may not be inclusive

Issues raised by staff included: z difficulty in accessing meetings at the town

hall centre after hours z some areas of the workplace not accessible

for employees with disability

z inadequate ACROD parking z inaccessible buildings and facilities, including

parts of the Fremantle Leisure Centre and Fremantle Arts Centre

z not enough information available in alternative formats and information is too complex

z marketing materials are not aimed at a diverse population

z lack of staff awareness z lack of accessible transport z lack of age-friendly employment practices z the need to address access to heritage

areas sensitively, maintaining their integrity z difficulty tracking progress of DAIP

strategies and the need for a simple and uniform reporting process

z the need for training on a number of topics including the following:• general disability awareness• an induction package on the DAIP• communication tools and assisting

people with dementia, hearing loss and cognitive disabilities

• recreation and sport for people with disabilities – programs and support

• updates regarding changes eg premises standard

• public transport access requirements• prioritising and funding access

improvements• Wayfinding • accessible information provision• marketing and promoting to people

with disabilities


The identification of these issues, as well as the review of the existing DAIP, informed the development of strategies in the new DAIP implementation plan, and will be used to guide and plan the specific tasks relevant to each area of council. While implementation of the strategies will be subject to the approval of yearly budgets as a part of the normal council budget approval process in the context of competing priorities, the City is mindful of its commitment to people with disabilities, their families and carers and its legislative obligations.

4.4 Responsibility for implementing the DAIP

It is a requirement of the Disability Services Act that the City must take all practical measures to ensure that the DAIP is implemented by its officers, employees, agents and contractors.

Implementation of the DAIP is the responsibility of all areas of council. Some tasks in the implementation plan will apply to all areas of council while others will apply to a specific area. The implementation plan sets out who is responsible for each task. Each business unit manager will incorporate relevant tasks from the DAIP implementation plan into the unit’s business plan. Progress towards achieving DAIP related tasks will be captured in each unit’s business plan reporting. The disability access project officer will work with managers to assist and advise on specific relevant actions and indicators to achieve the required outcomes.

The City will inform its agents and contractors of their responsibilities under the DAIP, and will encourage and model best practice in providing accessible and inclusive services to people with disabilities.

4.5 Communicating the plan to staff and people with disabilities

z The City of Fremantle is sending copies of the draft disability access and inclusion plan to all who contributed to the planning process and other relevant stakeholders for feedback. Once feedback has been received and the plan is finalised it will be formally endorsed by council.

z The City of Fremantle will advise through the local media – newspaper and radio, and on its website that copies of the plan are available to the community upon request and in alternative formats if required, including hard copy in standard and large print, electronic format, audio format on cassette or CD, by email and on the council website.

z As the plan is amended, both staff and the community will be advised of the availability of the updated plan, using the same methods.


4.6 Review and evaluation mechanisms

The Disability Services Act sets out the minimum review requirements for public authorities in relation to DAIPs. The City’s DAIP will be reviewed at least every five years, in accordance with the Act. The DAIP implementation plan will be updated annually to reflect progress and include any additional access and inclusion issues which may arise. Whenever the DAIP is amended, a copy of the amended plan will be lodged with the Disability Services Commission. This plan is a dynamic document intended to guide the City of Fremantle to continue its work in creating an accessible and inclusive community.

Review and monitoring z The City has developed a community consultation framework which will ensure people

with disabilities, their families and carers are consulted regarding DAIP progress. z A report will be prepared each year on the implementation of the DAIP. A status report

will be provided to council. These reports will be formally endorsed by council. z A report on the five-yearly review of the City’s DAIP will be included in the DAIP 2016–

2020, which will be submitted to the Disability Services Commission in 2015. The report will outline what has been achieved under the City’s DAIP 2011–2015.

z Once a year prior to 31 July, the City of Fremantle will provide advice to the community regarding the implementation of the DAIP and seek feedback on the effectiveness of strategies. This will guide the further implementation of the plan.

z A notice about the consultation process will be placed on the City of Fremantle’s community newspaper, posted on the City’s website, announced on community radio and circulated to disability service providers.

z In seeking feedback the City of Fremantle will also seek to identify any additional barriers that were not identified in the initial consultation.

z The City of Fremantle will offer a range of ways for people to provide feedback such as phone, face to face meetings, email and written form.

z Elected members of council and council officers will be requested to provide feedback on how the strategies are working and make suggestions for improvement.

z The implementation plan will be amended based on the feedback received from all stakeholders and copies of the amended implementation plan will be available to the community once endorsed by council.


The Disability Services Act sets out the minimum reporting requirements for public authorities in relation to DAIP.

The City of Fremantle will report on the implementation of its DAIP through its annual status report to the Disability Services Commission by 31 July each year, outlining:

z its progress towards the desired outcomes of its DAIP z the progress of its agents and contractors towards meeting the six desired outcomes

of the DAIP z the strategies it used to inform its agents and contractors of its DAIP.

The City will also provide information about the implementation of the DAIP in its Annual Report.

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As a result of the consultation process, the following strategies will guide more detailed tasks reflected in the implementation plan that the City of Fremantle will undertake from 2011–2015. The desired outcomes provide a framework for improving access and inclusion for people with disabilities in the City of Fremantle.

The City of Fremantle is committed to working towards achieving the following objectives:

ObjeCTive 1: People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to access the services of, and any events organised in the City of Fremantle.

Strategy Timeline

Ensure all City of Fremantle’s policies and management practices meet current legislative requirements, are consistent with the DAIP and support equitable access to services throughout the various functions of the council

Ongoing

Develop links between the DAIP and other council plans and strategies, including departmental business plans

Ongoing

Ensure that all events are organised so that they are inclusive of people with disabilities Ongoing

Ensure that council staff and agents and contractors are aware of the relevant requirements of the Disability Services Act

Ongoing

ObjeCTive 2: People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to access the buildings and other facilities of the City of Fremantle.

Strategy Timeline

Ensure people with disabilities have the best possible access to the City’s buildings and facilities

Ongoing

Ensure people with disabilities have the best possible access to the City’s parks, reserves, playgrounds, foreshores and beaches

Ongoing

Ensure that people with disabilities are able to move around the community so they can access key facilities and be included in the life of the community

Ongoing

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ObjeCTive 3: People with disabilities receive information from the City of Fremantle in a format that will enable them to access the information as readily as other people are able to access it.

Strategy Timeline

Ensure all information developed by and for the City complies with the City’s style guide access requirements and the Disability Services Commission’s Guidelines for Accessible Printed Information, including availability in preferred alternative formats

Ongoing

Ensure people with disabilities are able to access the City’s website and other information communication technology

Ongoing

Ensure access to library services and collections, including alternative format collections and the delivery library service

Ongoing

OjeCTive 4: People with disabilities receive the same level and quality of service from the staff of the City of Fremantle as other people receive from the staff.

Strategy Timeline

Ensure City staff have the awareness and skills to provide a high level of service to people with disabilities

Ongoing

ObjeCTive 5: People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to make complaints to the City of Fremantle.

Strategy Timeline

Ensure that people with disabilities can access the City’s complaints mechanisms Ongoing

Ensure City staff have the awareness and skills to assist people with disabilities to make complaints

Ongoing

ObjeCTive 6: People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to participate in any public consultation by the City of Fremantle.

Strategy Timeline

The City’s consultation framework to be consistent with DAIP principles, ensuring flexible, accessible, inclusive and well promoted consultations

Ongoing

Ensure any meetings held as part of consultations comply with accessible events guidelines Ongoing

Ensure information related to any consultation complies with accessible information guidelines Ongoing


ObjeCTive 7: People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to be employed at the City of Fremantle

Strategy Timeline

The City’s recruitment policies and practices to ensure that people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for jobs and that there are no discriminatory recruitment procedures

Ongoing

Ensure the City’s work experience practices are inclusive of students with disability Ongoing

Ensure that City employees with disability get the support they need Ongoing

Ensure that City of Fremantle workplaces are safe, accessible and inclusive Ongoing

ObjeCTive 8: Provide information, and encouragement to raise the awareness of the community regarding disability, access and inclusion.

Strategy Timeline

Support the development of a welcoming and inclusive community in the City of Fremantle Ongoing

Ensure access and inclusion resources are available on the City’s website and are promoted to the wider community

Ongoing

Local businesses, clubs and groups to be encouraged to become more inclusive and good practice to be recognised and promoted

Ongoing


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