This free forum is hosted by the Municipal Association of Victoria, Office for Disability and the Victorian local government Disability Planners Network

Attend this forum and come away with:

• an understanding of the opportunities and implications of the national disability strategy and related initiatives such as,
• disability access to premises - buildings standards
• national disability insurance scheme
• briefing on the MAV disability access and inclusion strategic framework
• a chance to learn from other councils about approaches to becoming truly inclusive and accessible communities
• information on opportunities for employment and civic participation in 2011-2012

Target audience

Local government managers, metro, rural and deaf access officers and disability planners

Presenters

• Christine Mathieson, Director, Office for Disability, Department of Human Services
• Astrid Reynolds, Manager, Policy and Program Design, MIND and author of the MAV Disability Access and Inclusion Strategic Framework for local government
• Ivan Peterson, City of Whittlesea - Access to premises standards and the integrated design guidelines, Whittlesea accessible futures project

There will be time for questions and answers and to discuss relevant issues in groups.

Accessibility assistance including, Auslan interpreters, attendant carers, special meals and other requirements are available. Please request this when registering.