Agenda of Inclusion & Access Advisory Group

Minutes of the Shoalhaven Access Advisory Committee

Meeting Date: Monday, 5 March 2018

Location: Osprey Room, Level 1, City Administrative Building, Bridge Road, Nowra

Time: 11.00am

The following members were present:

Clr Nina Cheyne - Chairperson

Ms Kylie Knight

Mr Arthur Ball

Mr Theo Bagou

Mr Bill Deaves

Ms Annette Pham

Mr Gregory Coulthart, representing Ms Ann Sudmalis - MP

Ms Jackie Kay

Ms Nola Stephens

Others present:

Mr Brad Davis – Manager, Asset Strategy

Ms Melissa Andrews – Community Development Officer

Ms Jenna Tague – Team Coordinator, Strategy South

Mr Colin Wood – Section Manager, Building and Compliance

Mr Ray Massie – Coast and Estuaries Officer

Ms Helen Waterhouse – Community Development Officer

Ms Donna Corbyn – Community Development Officer

Mr Robert Chewying

Ms Linda Robinson

Ms Kate White – Uniting NDIS Illawarra & Shoalhaven Local Area Coordination

Mr Paul Snudden – Uniting NDIS Illawarra & Shoalhaven Local Area Coordination

The meeting opened, the time being 11.03am.

Apologies / Leave of Absence

Apologies were received from Mel Gorman, Chris Mitchell and Tom Dimec.

Note: The Chair noted that Brett Tory, non-attending member, had passed away.

Confirmation of the Minutes

RESOLVED (Jackie Kay / Gregory Coulthart)

That the Minutes of the Shoalhaven Access Advisory Committee held on Monday 20 November 2017 be confirmed.

CARRIED

Declarations of Interest

Nil.

SAA18.5 Action Table - Shoalhaven Access Advisory Committee

HPERM Ref: D18/63286

Note: This item was brought forward to discuss Item 1 of the Action Table.

Jenna Tague provided a PowerPoint presentation on the amendments to the Car Parking Code and Standard.

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the Committee receive this report for information.

RESOLVED (By consent)

That the Committee receive this report for information and support the amendments to the Car Parking Code and Standard.

CARRIED

Presentations

SAA18.1 National Disability Insurance Scheme - Update by Mel Gorman, Spinal Cord Injuries Australia	HPERM Ref: D17/274265
Note: Mel Gorman was absent from the meeting and was unable to provide an update. This item is to be deferred to the next meeting.

SAA18.3 Luke and Kim Stojanovic - Beach Access Vincentia	HPERM Ref: D18/68717
Luke Stojanovic was a freestyle motocross rider, involved in an accident resulting in brain injury. Luke raised $78,000.00 for equipment to be used in hospital unit, riding on a recumbant pushbike from Nowra to Liverpool. The Chair and Committee acknowledged his efforts. Luke now wants to raise money for a beach access for Vincentia. Brad noted that beach access and mats have been researched and Council had previously installed mobi mats. Unfortunately these required high levels of resources as the sand moved with different weather conditions. Ray Massie joined the meeting, the time being 11.27am. Ray advised that a product called polybelt used at Culburra Beach surf club for vehicular use, is still in place after 10 years of use. An alternative product was trialled unsuccessfully. Plantation Point at Vincentia has been identified as the preferred location as the height gradient is achievable through an existing boat ramp and there is an accessible toilet facility. Ray discussed utilising the existing boat ramp, possibly with adaptations provided in path networks, to provide access to the beach. Investigations are continuing and Ray will undertake further investigation to select an appropriate location to report back to the Committee.
To inform the Committee on plans to fundraise for Vincentia Beach Access.
RESOLVED (By consent) That the Committee: 1. Support the Vincentia Beach Access project in principle; 2. Request a report to Council from staff in relation to the feasibility of the Beach Access project, including possible locations and use of existing boat ramps. CARRIED

SAA18.2 Berry District Park Detailed Concept Plan - Liliana Hutchinson

HPERM Ref: D18/3356

Melissa Andrews provided an update to the Committee on the Berry District Park and tabled a flyer.

Melissa noted that further consultation with children (aged 0-18) will be undertaken and that the project is not at formal design stage yet. Consultation with Rotary, Community Consultative Body and the Access and Advisory Committee has already been undertaken. To provide further feedback, please email Liliana Hutchinson at liliana.hutchinson@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au.

SAA18.3 Luke and Kim Stojanovic - Beach Access Vincentia	HPERM Ref: D18/68717
Note: This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting.

Reports

SAA18.4 Adoption of Terms of Reference

HPERM Ref: D18/7699

Recommendation

That the Shoalhaven Access Advisory Committee adopt the changes decided by the group at the Planning Day held on 15/11/2017.

1. Adopt the Terms of Reference as outlined in the attached document.

2. Change the name of the committee to Inclusion and Access Advisory Group.

RECOMMENdation (Nola Stephens / Arthur Ball)

That Council adopt the changes decided by the group at the Planning Day held on 15/11/2017 and supported by the Shoalhaven Access Advisory Committee.

1. Adopt the Terms of Reference as outlined in the attached document.

2. Change the name of the committee to Inclusion and Access Advisory Group.

CARRIED

SAA18.6 Additional Item - Action Table - Shoalhaven Access Advisory Committee

The attached Action Table was discussed and updated.

Note: Donna Corbyn and Helen Waterhouse arrived at the meeting, the time being 12.06pm

RESOLVED (By consent)

That this Committee receive this report for information.

CARRIED

SAA18.7 Additional item - Action Table - Adult Lift and Change Toilet for Huskisson

Annette Pham advised that she met with Anne Sudmalis, MP, and asked whether the $600,000.00 originally provided for the pathways and the memorial at White Sands Park could be re-allocated towards a lift and change facility at the White Sands toilets.

Annette reported that Anne Sudmalis advised that she was not against the proposal, however, if Council would like to re-allocate the funds, Council would need to write to Anne Sudmalis, who would then write to the provider of the funds for approval.

Note: Staff commented that grant funding received would be specific to a project and that the project manager be contacted to discuss as they would be involved with stakeholders, especially in relation to the memorial.

RECOMMENDATION (By consent)

That:

1. Kylie Knight write to the provider of the funding to enquire whether, if funds were to be reallocated, would Council need to re-apply for the funding; and, if Council would not need to re-apply for the funding, then:

2. The Committee to write to Council seeking a variation/diversion of the funds ($600,000.00) previously provided for the pathways and the memorial at White Sands Park, for the White Sands toilet facility.

SAA18.8 Additional item - Action Table - Lift and Change - Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS)

Annette Pham sent consultation document to the Committee on the Regulatory Impact Statement for the Lift & Change Toilet Facilities Standards out for comment.

Brad Davis noted that the Access and Advisory Committee have agreed that the toilet in the lift and change room must comply with AS1428 and not the Changing Places guidelines.

RECOMMENDATION (By consent)

That:

1. Council make a submission on the Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS).

2. The Shoalhaven Access Advisory Committee drafts a letter to include as an attachment to Council’s submission.

CARRIED

GENERAL BUSINESS

SAA18.9 Additional item - Accessible Buses - River Festival

The issue of accessible buses for River Festival and other events, such as the Baton Relay, was discussed. Members suggested to source other funding and request directly through the River Festival Committee.

RESOLVED (By consent)

That the Committee:

1. Invite staff from Tourism department to the next Committee meeting to reinforce the Shoalhaven Access and Advisory Committee request for inclusivity by all for inclusive events.

2. Write to the River Festival Committee requesting they provide accessible transport for the 2018 event.

CARRIED

SAA18.10 Additional item - Beach Wheelchair Access

Donna Corbyn provided an update on beach wheelchair access. Donna noted that Council provided initial support through applying for grant funding, promotion and development of materials and doesn’t own the wheelchairs. The wheelchairs have been handed over to partners and Council has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with partners. The MoU provides for Council to deal with any warranty issues and partners (surf clubs and two Holiday Haven Tourist Parks) to store and provide chairs for patrons through a booking at their discretion. Each partner has one adult and one child’s wheelchair.

Donna agreed to provide a copy of the MoU for the Committee.

Concerns were raised about equitable access to the wheelchairs with an example shared of a chair being booked for a week. It was suggested that community members could write to partners about access to beach wheelchairs, in the first instance. If unsuccessful, it is proposed to discuss at a future meeting and draft a letter from this Committee.

SAA18.11 Additional item - Seniors Festival

Helen Waterhouse provided an update on the Seniors Festival. Helen tabled a flyer at the meeting and noted that numbers are limited.

SAA18.12 Additional item - Revitalisation of Access within Nowra CBD

Helen Waterhouse spoke to the Committee about the Access Improvement Financial Assistance Program within Nowra. Commercial business within Nowra have been given the opportunity to obtain funding to make their shops more accessible. Two applications made so far. The funding is available until end of this financial year. Helen sought volunteers to door-knock around the CBD to encourage additional applications. Interested members are to contact Helen, whose details are on the flyer circulated among members present, or contact Melissa Andrews.

SAA18.13 Additional item - Livvi's Place - Mollymook All Inclusive Play Space

The Chair and Committee acknowledged Helen Waterhouse’s efforts in arranging Livvi’s Place at Mollymook.

The Chair acknowledged the work of committee members and staff.

There being no further business, the meeting concluded, the time being 1.06pm.

Clr Nina Cheyne

CHAIRPERSON

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IA18.2 Progress Report and Request to Fund Disability Inclusion Action Plan

HPERM Ref: D18/139950

Group: Finance Corporate & Community Services Group

Section: Recreation Community & Culture

Attachments: 1. Attachment - Disability Inclusion Action Plan - Strategies & Actions - Progress Report - 2017-18 (under separate cover)

Purpose / Summary

To provide a progress report for the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) for the period 1 July 2017 to 17 May 2018 and recommending the development of a DIAP Implementation Plan.

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That a DIAP Implementation Plan be developed in conjunction with relevant staff and presented to Council for consideration.

Options

1. As Recommended

Implications: DIAP ImplementationPlan developed for consideration by Council

2. Council does not support the recommendation.

Implications: Completion of a fully costed DIAP Implementation Plan will enable effective planning and subsequent delivery of actions that are contained in the DIAP. The Implementation Plan will be compiled by staff from Community Development. Staff from various other sections (Human Resources and Communications) and Council’s Access and Inclusion Group will be actively engaged in development. The Access and Inclusion Group will be particularly involved in monitoring progress towards the completion of actions. Without an Implementation Plan many actions that are contained in the DIAP will not be completed.

Background

Shoalhaven City Council’s DIAP was adopted on 27^th June 2017.

The DIAP was prepared in accordance with The Disability Inclusion Act (2014). Progress towards the completion of DIAP actions are reported to elected representatives biannually. Outcomes are also reported to the NSW State Government in Shoalhaven City Council’s Annual Report.

Attachment A contains an overview of progress that has been made regarding completion of actions to date. Highlights include:

- Ten staff members from Graphic Design, Communications, Tourism, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre and Library Services completed Accessible Online Content Creation training. As a result, staff will be updating online content to ensure that it is accessible and inclusive.

- Executive Strategy have commenced procurement of a photo library of accessible and inclusive images. These images will be used to help promote inclusion on Council’s website and media campaigns.

- Delivered Shoalhaven Ability Expo in August 2017 and the inaugural Ulladulla Ability Expo, March 2018.

- Accessible Shuttle bus secured for 2017 Shoalhaven River Festival.

- Planning commenced on a number of community events that aim to enhance the community’s general awareness of the importance of inclusivity. Events include:

o Ability Expo Bomaderry, August 15.

o International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD) December 3

o Mental Health Week events

- Council’s first accessible and Inclusive Event Policy was completed and adopted. POL16/266.

- A number of resources were acquired for people with print disabilities including:

o Dyslexia-Friendly collection of 180 youth and junior books held at Shoalhaven Libraries Dyslexia-Friendly Collection .

o eBook service (Overdrive) has dyslexic font as an option on platform/eMagazine.

o eNewspaper database/ (Pressreader) has text to voice capabilities.

o Large print books have been purchased and are available for loan at Shoalhaven Libraries

o A growing collection of audio books in various formats have been added to the collection

o Extension of Council’s Home Library Service to members of the community that are not able to physically access library services

- Council’s Community Development Team have been actively working with Ability Links NSW staff to develop the project “Shoalhaven Includes You”, a project that aims to provide accessible and inclusive space at festivals and community events.

- Investigations have commenced into the provision of inclusive beach access at Warrain Beach, Hyams Beach, Mollymook Beach. A grant application has been submitted to install inclusive access to Barfleur Beach, Vincentia.

- A double page information article about inclusive itineraries has been included in the 2018 Shoalhaven LGA Visitor Guide.

- Council’s Tourism website was updated to include accessible product. New inclusive itineraries feature prominently and Council’s Tourism Team continue to collect accessible information from tourism operators for inclusion on https://www.shoalhaven.com/inclusive.

- Speech and hearing assistance information has been added to the contact us page on Council’s website.

- Investigations have commenced for Council to become a registered provider of specialist swimming programs with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Once complete this will enable Council to provide programs and services via Shoalhaven Swim and Fitness and through other public programs at the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery.

- Eleven beach wheelchairs have been purchased and placed in Shoalhaven Surf lifesaving Clubs, White Sands Holiday Park and Grevilles Corner Store for free hire.

- Delivered Shoalhaven’s first fully fenced, all-inclusive playground in Mollymook. Officially opened 8/12/2017.

The above outcomes have been delivered without the provision of additional funding. However if Council is to meet its statutory requirements and community expectations a budget allocation will be required in future years.

Financial Implications

Nil.

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IA18.3 Action Table

HPERM Ref: D18/150293

Group: Finance Corporate & Community Services Group

Section: Recreation Community & Culture

Attachments: 1. Email - Beach Wheels for Inclusion - MOU - Holiday Haven Park - Grevilles Store - Beach Wheels ⇩

2. Response Sheet - Adult Change Facilities - Lift and Change - May 4 2018 ⇩

Purpose / Summary

To update the Group about the progress on actions from previous committee meetings.

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the Group receive this report for information.

Options

1. That the Group receive this report for information.

Implications: The Group is informed about progress on actions arising from past business.

2. That the Group does not accept this report for information and makes an alternative recommendation.

Implications: Areas of priority identified by the Group are not addressed in a timely way.

File Number	Added to Action Table	Issue	Actions	Outcome
7481E	Sept 2016	Car Parking Code and Car Parking Standard	Jenna Tague Team Coordinator – Strategy Planning South still working on Amendment 7 and I will let you know when we are ready for consultation with the Committee.	JT to provide report and seek feedback at this meeting.
SAA18.3	March 2018	Beach Access Vincentia	Luke and Kim Stojanovic - Plantation Point preferred location. Ray discussed utilising the existing boat ramp, possibly with adaptations provided in path networks, to provide access to the beach. Investigations are continuing and Ray will undertake further investigation to select an appropriate location to report back to the Committee.	Staff have applied for funding through stronger Country Communities Fund for beach access and L&C Facility at Plantation Point. Further consultation will occur when the outcome is known. Staff and Committee to consult with Luke re: additions to the planned project that can be fundraised for if funding is successful.
SAA18.7	March 2018	Adult Lift and Change Toilet for Huskisson	That: 1. Kylie Knight write to the provider of the funding to enquire whether, if funds were to be reallocated, would Council need to re-apply for the funding; and, if Council would not need to re-apply for the funding, then: 2. The Committee to write to Council seeking a variation/diversion of the funds ($600,000.00) previously provided for the pathways and the memorial at White Sands Park, for the White Sands toilet facility.	Council staff advised that the funds have already been allocated to Community Infrastructure in Voyager park. No further action.
SAA18.8	March 2018	Accessible Buses - River Festival 2019	1. Invite staff from Tourism department to the next Committee meeting to reinforce the Shoalhaven Access and Advisory Committee request for inclusivity by all for inclusive events. 2. Write to the River Festival Committee requesting they provide accessible transport for the 2018 event.	Letter sent to River Festival Committee, no reply received to date.
SAA18.10	March 2018	Beach Wheelchair Access	Donna agreed to provide a copy of the MoU for the Committee. Concerns were raised about equitable access to the wheelchairs with an example shared of a chair being booked for a week. It was suggested that community members could write to partners about access to beach wheelchairs, in the first instance. If unsuccessful, it is proposed to discuss at a future meeting and draft a letter from this Committee	MOU attached to this report.
SAA18.8	March 2018	Lift and Change - Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS)	1. Council make a submission on the Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS). 2. The Shoalhaven Access Advisory Committee drafts a letter to include as an attachment to Council’s submission	Council Staff provided feedback to the Australian Building Codes Board, (see attached).

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IA18.4 Adoption of Action Plan

HPERM Ref: D18/163685

Group: Finance Corporate & Community Services Group

Section: Recreation Community & Culture

Attachments: 1. Terms of Reference - Inclusion and Access Advisory Group ⇩

Purpose / Summary

To request that the Group adopt the 2018/19 Inclusion and Access Group Action Plan.

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the Inclusion and Access Advisory Group adopt the 2018/19 Inclusion and Access Group Action Plan.

Options

1. The Group adopts the 2018/19 Inclusion and Access Group Action Plan.

Implications: The plan will provide strategic direction to the Group and assist them to focus on identified areas of need.

2. The Group does not adopt the 2018/19 Inclusion and Access Group Action Plan and provides further direction.

Implications: If strategic direction is not established in a timely manner, the Group will be at risk of not meeting identified community need.

Background

The General Manager has given a directive to Staff to develop Strategic Plans for all of Council’s Advisory Committees prior to the new financial year. Strategic Plans will help to ensure that Council committees are working towards meeting identified needs of the community in a focussed, efficient, effective and timely way.

Terms of Reference for the Access and Inclusion Group are provided in Attachment 1. The purpose of Council’s Access and Inclusion Group is to inform, educate and advise Shoalhaven City Council, its staff and residents on accessibility and inclusion by:

- Actively engaging with Council on policies,

- Inputting on submissions and relevant legislation affecting accessibility and inclusion,

- Being a conduit for information and communication between community and Council,

- Raising awareness in the Council, with its staff and in the community around inclusion and accessibility issues.

Shoalhaven City Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) contains a number of actions that could be considered by the Group as key strategic projects for the Group during 2018–2019. The DIAP can be found at:

http://doc.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/DisplayDoc.aspx?record=D17/209261.

Given that the Inclusion and Access Group has a number of focus areas other than the actions that are contained in the DIAP (i.e. beach access, lift and change policy, Nowra CBD Access), a workshop will be held on June 4, commencing at 9.30am to prioritise projects that the Group will work to complete in 2018-2019.

Group members should also consider Council’s Integrated Strategic Plan (ISP) when prioritising actions. The ISP can be found here: https://shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/My-Council /Integrated-Strategic-Plan

Community Engagement

Extensive community engagement has been undertaken to inform the Council’s ISP and DIAP.

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IA18.5 Proposed Medium Density DCP Amendment - Universal Design Provisions

HPERM Ref: D18/156274

Group: Planning Environment & Development Group

Section: Strategic Planning

Attachments: 1. Draft Chapter G13: Medium Density and Other Residential Development (under separate cover)

2. Draft Dictionary (under separate cover)

Purpose / Summary

Advise the Group of the universal design provisions that are included in the proposed Medium Density Amendment to Shoalhaven Development Control Plan (DCP) 2014.

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the Inclusion and Access Advisory Group receive this report for information and consider making a submission in relation to the universal design provisions during the exhibition of the Medium Density Amendment to Shoalhaven Development Control Plan 2014.

Options

1. As recommended.

Implications: This will allow the Inclusion and Access Advisory Group to make a formal submission in relation to the proposed universal design provisions in the Medium Density Amendment.

2. Accept this report for information and not make a submission to the Medium Density Amendment during the formal exhibition period.

Implications: The Inclusion and Access Advisory Group would not make a formal submission in relation to the proposed universal design provisions in the Medium Density Amendment in a general sense, or in relation to the Livable Housing Design Guidelines standard.

Background

On Tuesday 8 May 2018, Council’s Development Committee resolved (MIN18.340) to:

1. Support the exhibition of the draft Medium Density Amendment to Shoalhaven Development Control Plan 2014 for a period of 28 days as per legislative requirements.

2. Receive a further report on the draft Medium Density Amendment following the conclusion of the public exhibition period.

3. Advise key stakeholders, including relevant industry representatives, of this decision.

The Medium Density Amendment to Shoalhaven DCP 2014 focuses on the review of the following existing chapters (and supporting information):

· Chapter G13: Dual Occupancy Development.

· Chapter G14: Other Residential Development.

· Dictionary.

The draft Medium Density Amendment package includes the following proposed draft Chapter (and supporting changes to the Dictionary):

· Draft Chapter G13: Medium Density Development and Other Residential Development (Attachment 1); and

· Draft Dictionary (Attachment 2).

The draft Amendment proposes to combine the coverage of the current Chapters G13 and G14 and applies to land where dual occupancy, multi dwelling housing, multi dwelling housing (terraces), attached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, manor houses, integrated housing development, residential flat buildings, shop top housing, seniors housing, boarding houses, group homes and hostels are permissible with development consent. As such the proposed chapter will apply to residential developments above a single dwelling. It also considers the more complex issues relating to medium and higher density residential development arising from the:

· Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code and Design Guide.

· Outcomes of the Dual Occupancy Review.

· Resolutions of Council.

· Operational issues or matters that need clarification that have been identified since the Shoalhaven DCP 2014 became effective on 22 October 2014.

Proposed Universal Design Provisions

The proposed Medium Density Amendment includes new universal design (adaptability and accessibility) provisions which include:

· Introduction of rates for provision of accessible and adaptable housing.

· New class 1a or 2 dwellings to meet a gold standard as per the Livable Housing Design Guidelines.

For convenience, an excerpt of the proposed universal design provisions is provided in Figure 1 on the following page.

Feedback will be sought during the public exhibition period as to whether a ‘silver’ or ‘platinum’ standard would be more appropriate. Feedback via a formal submission from the Inclusion and Access Advisory Group, during the public exhibition period, would be welcomed.

Community Engagement

The proposed amendment to DCP 2014 will be advertised for a minimum of 28 days as required by legislation.

Financial Implications

There are no immediate financial implications for Council. Costs associated with reviewing and amending DCP 2014 are managed within Council’s existing Strategic Planning budget.

Figure 1: Proposed Universal Design Provisions

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IA18.6 Community Infrastructure Grant Applications - Inclusivity and DIAP Compliance

HPERM Ref: D18/169616

Submitted by: Annette Pham

Recommendation

That Council consults the Inclusion and Access Advisory Group or a member of the Group in a meaningful and inclusive manner to:

1. Assist with and vet community infrastructure grant applications to ensure they are inclusive and representative of community need.

2. Assist with the planning and design of Council-built community infrastructure to ensure they are inclusive and representative of community need.

Details

Council will be applying for many grants now and in the future to fufill its aspirations made in the Disability Inclusion Access Plan. The DIAP has not been funded and Council is expected to find revenue from within its current budget or through grant funding.

The Inclusion and Access Advisory Group would like to be consulted in a meanful and respectful manner to ensure the grants applied for by Council staff for community infrastructure are inclusive and represent community needs for access and inclusion.

The DIAP calls for a change in Attitudes and Behaviours. The Inclusion and Access Advisory Group does not wish to be a body who rubber stamps Council initatives but wishes to be consulted in a meaningful and respectful manner, and therefore asks that the above recommendations be accepted by Council.

Director Assets and Works Comments

The following is extracted from the Group’s Terms of Reference:

Policy Number: POL18/7 • Adopted: 27/03/2018 • Minute Number: MIN18.224 • File: 1228E • Produced By: Finance Corporate & Community Services Group • Review Date: 1/12/2020

1. PURPOSE

To inform, educate and advise Shoalhaven City Council, its staff and residents on accessibility and inclusion with the purpose of creating accessible and inclusive community infrastructure by:

• Actively engaging with Council on policies,

• Inputting on submissions and relevant legislation affecting accessibility and inclusion

• Being a conduit for information and communication between community and Council,

• Raising awareness in the Council, with its staff and in the community around inclusion and accessibility issues.

2. STATEMENT

Shoalhaven City Council recognises the experience, knowledge, expertise and insight of the Inclusion and Access Advisory Group. Council acknowledges the Group’s role as a conduit for strategic input into Council’s decision-making processes.

3. TERMS OF REFERENCE

3.1. Relationship to Council

The Group is a Section 355 Committee of Council (Local Government Act 1993). It is a strategic advisory committee to advocate for and inform Council’s decision-making process related to people with disability in the Shoalhaven.

3.2. Chairperson

…….