Pillars of inclusion – DIAP outcomes

The four pillars of inclusion represent and respond to barriers that impact on a person with disability’s right to choose and control.

Only by removing these barriers can we achieve outcomes that are inclusive, dignified and equitable and create inclusion solutions that benefit everyone.

Through consultation with our community and staff we identified actions that align and support the four pillars of inclusion:

  1. People
  2. Place and environment
  3. Economy
  4. Systems and processes

Consultation

This Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2024-2028 aligns with the Disability Principles outlined in the Inclusive Victoria State Disability Plan. The plan was developed in collaboration with our community and Council employees, ensuring a strong focus on engaging people with disability. The actions outlined in the plan will guide our decision-making and help shape our processes to ensure that our services and facilities are accessible and suitable for all who live and visit Moyne Shire.

During July 2023, we conducted a series of consultation discovery sessions involving people with disability, their families, carers, key stakeholders, and staff members. These sessions aimed to capture their perspectives and day.to-day experiences living in the Moyne Shire. The qualitative data gathered from these consultations has played a vital role in shaping the actions outlined in the DIAP. Feedback received regarding how Council can increase inclusion for people with disability and remove barriers to participation across the Shire, has been instrumental in informing the Plan's actions. We are committed to continuing to consult individuals with disability as we progress with the Plan.

Overview of the consultation process

We held a total of four focus group sessions during July 2023, with participants from the Moyne Shire community, including people with lived experience of disability and Moyne Shire Council employees from across the organisation. Feedback from all sessions was informative and guided the actions in the DIAP.

A desktop review was conducted in June 2023. A desktop review is a review of frequently accessed Council and community documents including event communications, policies, booklets, guides, application forms, plans and more. The review was approached through a disability lens, and considered principles such as inclusive language, inclusive practices and processes and accessibility

Snapshot of consultation feedback

People

  • Council aspires to learn from the voices of people with disability in the community
  • There is a desire for neighbouring councils to work together to increase disability inclusion
  • There are some fantastic organisations currently in place within the shire
  • Further education is required in Council to ensure information and events are accessible to the greatest number of people
  • Moyne Shire Council does not currently have a separate Disability Advisory Committee

Place and environment

  • The beach wheelchair in Port Fairy is a successful sign and symbol of disability inclusion
  • The Corangamite Moyne Shire libraries have successfully implemented disability inclusion considerations in their day-to-day practices
  • There is a desire for transport around the shire to be more accessible
  • It was acknowledged that the heritage nature of some buildings can be a barrier to accessibility
  • Uneven pathways and a lack of pedestrian crossings are a barrier to accessibility for some people with disability
  • There is a desire from the community for leisure spaces to cater for sensory considerations

Economy

  • The loss of the rural access role has impacted the prominence of disability inclusion across the shire and within council
  • There is currently limited information about the employment of people with disability within Council
  • There are opportunities to increase the economy of Moyne Shire Council by increasing disability inclusion at events
  • There is an opportunity for increased understanding about the business case and economic benefits of Universal Design and increased accessibility and inclusion

Systems and processes

  • There is a desire for information to be made more accessible to all people within Council and across the shire
  • There are opportunities to increase the representation and celebration of people with disability in Council communications
  • There is an opportunity to consider disability inclusion when considering procurement
  • There is an opportunity to review relevant policies from a disability inclusion lens
  • There are limited guides and checklists to support Council and community staff to increase disability inclusion.
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