Disability access and inclusion planning and engagement

Networks

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MCKRain - Access and Inclusion Network for Mandurah, Cockburn Kwinana and Rockingham

MCKRain is a partnership between the cities of Rockingham, Mandurah Kwinana and Cockburn. It’s a network that seeks to engage and connect professionals who support and work with people with disability and their families. MCKRain meetings are held throughout the year, and the network is also supported with regular email updates detailing local events, news and information of relevance to people working in the sector.

If you are interested in joining the network, please contact us on 9528 0333 or email customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au

 

Mandurah Rockingham Customised Employment Network

The Mandurah Rockingham Customised Employment Network meets quarterly on Teams and is facilitated by City of Rockingham and City of Mandurah. The network brings together local employers, providers, and community members to share ideas and work together to create real job opportunities for people with disability through the customised employment approach. Anyone interested in learning more or getting involved is welcome. For more information, contact us on 9528 0333 or email customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au 

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2022-2026

The City of Rockingham plays a vital role in relation to access and inclusion for community members with disabilities. We undertake an array of responsibilities which impact on the quality of life for people with disability. These include infrastructure provision, facilities management, and the delivery of a wide range of services and programs. People with disability have the same rights as other community members to access the City’s services and participate fully in community life.

In line with the requirements of the Western Australian Disability Services Act 1993,  we have a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP), which outlines the actions we will take to achieve the following seven key outcomes which are expressed in the Act:

1. People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to access the services of, and any events organised by, the City.
2. People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to access the buildings and other facilities of the City.
3. People with disability receive information from the City in a format that will enable them to access the information as readily as other people are able to access it.
4. People with disability receive the same level and quality of service from the staff of the City as other people.
5. People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to make complaints to the City.
6. People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to participate in any public consultation by the City.
7. People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to obtain and maintain employment with the City.
   
   In addition to these seven outcomes, a DAIP can include additional outcome areas. Following community consultation, the City has included the following additional outcome:

8. The City of Rockingham provides opportunities for awareness raising, collaboration and advocacy; and delivers governance improvements to enhance accessibility and inclusion for people with a disability.

Implementation of the DAIP involves contributions from a number of teams across the City. 

We regularly monitor the progress of the actions outlined in the DAIP to ensure they are being implemented. Outcomes are reported to the Disability Services Commission annually. This progress is also reported in the City’s Annual Report. 

The current DAIP for the City covers the period 2022-2026 and can be accessed below. To access the document in alternative formats (large print/audio) please contact us on 9528 0333 or email customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au.