Macedon Ranges council has endorsed a draft disability action plan (DAP) 2023- 24, to go out for public exhibition for at least four weeks.
Council passed a motion at its meeting on Wednesday night, June 28, with the plan set to guide council activities to create an inclusive community.
Mayor Annette Death spoke to the motion and said the plan is an important document for council to build a supportive environment.
“[While] it may be a legislative requirement to have this plan, it’s also a really important document,” Cr Death said.
“[It’s important] to build an inclusive and supportive environment for all community members, so I look forward to this going to community consultation.”
Cr Death said a highlight of the plan is that people with a disability will be included with the monitoring and reporting.
“Moving forward the monitoring and reporting on the plan is noted to include people with a disability in that process, and to have their input recorded in the actions,” she said.
“It is an inclusive document not only just for what it stands for, but also monitoring and reporting and how we use the framework moving forward.
“I encourage people at home to have a look … and I look forward to seeing those community consultations when they come back.”
Council said the plan aligns with the strategic objectives of its community vision statement of; connecting communities, healthy environments, healthy people, business and tourism, and delivering strong and reliable government.
Zoe Moffatt
