Disability Inclusion Action Plan Survey

it's time to... SPEAK UP Moree Plains

Moree Plains Shire Council is currently developing a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (the Plan).

The Plan aims to ensure that people with a disability have every opportunity to fully participate in the social, community and business life of Moree Plains Shire. The Plan will focus on:

-          Promoting positive community attitudes and behaviours
-          Creating liveable communities
-          Supporting access to meaningful employment
-          Improving our systems and processes

Who would we like to hear from?
If you, or someone you know, has a disability and lives in, or visits, the Moree Plains Shire then we are interested to hear your thoughts and ideas on how to create a more inclusive and accessible community. It really is time to SPEAK UP.

To SPEAK UP, please complete the survey:

ONLINE
It can be found on Council’s website www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au or through our Facebook page.

ON A PAPER COPY
These are available from our Customer Service Centres in Moree, Mungindi and Boggabilla and at our libraries.

Please return paper copies (by Monday 6 February 2017):
o   By hand: To any of our Customer Services Centres in Moree, Mungindi and Boggabilla
o   By post: Reply Paid, PO Box 420, Moree NSW 2400
o   By email: speakupmoree@mpsc.nsw.gov.au

Otherwise, you can pass on your ideas directly to us at speakupmoree@mpsc.nsw.gov.au without having to complete the survey.

What is 'disability'?
In the context of the Plan, ‘disability’ is not limited to a person with a diagnosed or permanent disability, but anyone in the community for whom there are barriers to achieving full participation - whether they are the result of physical, cognitive, sensory disability, mental health, chronic illness or frail ageing.

What is inclusion?
Inclusion means creating a community where all people (irrespective of disability, age, gender, religion, sexuality or culture) who wish to, can join fully in activities and services in the same way as any other member of the community.

PRIVACY STATEMENT
All information you provide will be kept private and confidential. It will only be used for the purpose of developing our Integrated Planning and Reporting plans, including the Disability Inclusion Action Plan.

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* 1. Please select your age group:

Under 18 years

18-34 years

35-49 years

50-64 years

65 years and over

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* 2. Please select your gender:

Female

Male

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* 3. What is the name of the town/locality where you live?

Ashley

Biniguy

Boggabilla

Boomi

Bullarah

Garah

Gurley

Mallawa

Moree

Mungindi

Pallamallawa

Terry Hie Hie

Tulloona

Weemelah

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Are you completing this survey as a:

Person with a disability

Support person to a person with a disability

Specialist Disability Service Provider

Mainstream Service Provider

Sporting or Leisure Club

Interested Community Member

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What type(s) of disability do you, or the person you support, have?

None

Physical disability (permanent) - for example, require a wheelchair always

Physical disability (temporary) - for example, require a wheelchair to recover from a broken leg

Hearing impairment

Vision impairment

Cognitive disability - for example, acquired brain injury

Psychological disability - for example, mental health illness

Progressive disability - for example, motor neurone disease

Another type of disability (or undiagnosed)

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* 6. PROMOTING POSITIVE COMMUNITY ATTITUDES
The attitudes and behaviours of the community towards people with a disability have been described as the single biggest barrier to participation and inclusion.

How would you rate the current attitude and behaviour of members of our community towards people with a disability?

Constructive and Supportive

Positive

Neutral

Lacking Awareness

Negative

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* 7. What can we do to help build positive attitudes both within Council and the broader community?

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* 8. CREATING LIVEABLE COMMUNITIES
Liveable communities are places people can move about easily to access services and facilities and participate in community life.

When thinking about the physical environment of Moree Plains Shire, how would you rate the following Council facilities and services in meeting the needs of people with a disability?

	Very Poor	Poor	Satisfactory	Good	Excellent	N/A
Administration Building (Level 2, the Max Centre, Moree)	Administration Building (Level 2, the Max Centre, Moree) Very Poor	Administration Building (Level 2, the Max Centre, Moree) Poor	Administration Building (Level 2, the Max Centre, Moree) Satisfactory	Administration Building (Level 2, the Max Centre, Moree) Good	Administration Building (Level 2, the Max Centre, Moree) Excellent	Administration Building (Level 2, the Max Centre, Moree) N/A
Council Chambers (Level 1, the Max Centre, Moree)	Council Chambers (Level 1, the Max Centre, Moree) Very Poor	Council Chambers (Level 1, the Max Centre, Moree) Poor	Council Chambers (Level 1, the Max Centre, Moree) Satisfactory	Council Chambers (Level 1, the Max Centre, Moree) Good	Council Chambers (Level 1, the Max Centre, Moree) Excellent	Council Chambers (Level 1, the Max Centre, Moree) N/A
Community Halls	Community Halls Very Poor	Community Halls Poor	Community Halls Satisfactory	Community Halls Good	Community Halls Excellent	Community Halls N/A
Moree Community Library	Moree Community Library Very Poor	Moree Community Library Poor	Moree Community Library Satisfactory	Moree Community Library Good	Moree Community Library Excellent	Moree Community Library N/A
Moree Memorial Hall and Banquet Hall	Moree Memorial Hall and Banquet Hall Very Poor	Moree Memorial Hall and Banquet Hall Poor	Moree Memorial Hall and Banquet Hall Satisfactory	Moree Memorial Hall and Banquet Hall Good	Moree Memorial Hall and Banquet Hall Excellent	Moree Memorial Hall and Banquet Hall N/A
Mungindi Office and Library (St George Street, Mungindi)	Mungindi Office and Library (St George Street, Mungindi) Very Poor	Mungindi Office and Library (St George Street, Mungindi) Poor	Mungindi Office and Library (St George Street, Mungindi) Satisfactory	Mungindi Office and Library (St George Street, Mungindi) Good	Mungindi Office and Library (St George Street, Mungindi) Excellent	Mungindi Office and Library (St George Street, Mungindi) N/A
Northern Area Office (South Street, Boggabilla)	Northern Area Office (South Street, Boggabilla) Very Poor	Northern Area Office (South Street, Boggabilla) Poor	Northern Area Office (South Street, Boggabilla) Satisfactory	Northern Area Office (South Street, Boggabilla) Good	Northern Area Office (South Street, Boggabilla) Excellent	Northern Area Office (South Street, Boggabilla) N/A
Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre and other Shire pools	Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre and other Shire pools Very Poor	Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre and other Shire pools Poor	Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre and other Shire pools Satisfactory	Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre and other Shire pools Good	Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre and other Shire pools Excellent	Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre and other Shire pools N/A
Moree Gallery	Moree Gallery Very Poor	Moree Gallery Poor	Moree Gallery Satisfactory	Moree Gallery Good	Moree Gallery Excellent	Moree Gallery N/A
Moree Regional Airport	Moree Regional Airport Very Poor	Moree Regional Airport Poor	Moree Regional Airport Satisfactory	Moree Regional Airport Good	Moree Regional Airport Excellent	Moree Regional Airport N/A
Parks and Playgrounds	Parks and Playgrounds Very Poor	Parks and Playgrounds Poor	Parks and Playgrounds Satisfactory	Parks and Playgrounds Good	Parks and Playgrounds Excellent	Parks and Playgrounds N/A
Pedestrian Access (Footpaths, Kerb Ramps, Pedestrian Crossings)	Pedestrian Access (Footpaths, Kerb Ramps, Pedestrian Crossings) Very Poor	Pedestrian Access (Footpaths, Kerb Ramps, Pedestrian Crossings) Poor	Pedestrian Access (Footpaths, Kerb Ramps, Pedestrian Crossings) Satisfactory	Pedestrian Access (Footpaths, Kerb Ramps, Pedestrian Crossings) Good	Pedestrian Access (Footpaths, Kerb Ramps, Pedestrian Crossings) Excellent	Pedestrian Access (Footpaths, Kerb Ramps, Pedestrian Crossings) N/A
Public Toilets	Public Toilets Very Poor	Public Toilets Poor	Public Toilets Satisfactory	Public Toilets Good	Public Toilets Excellent	Public Toilets N/A
Shire Cemeteries	Shire Cemeteries Very Poor	Shire Cemeteries Poor	Shire Cemeteries Satisfactory	Shire Cemeteries Good	Shire Cemeteries Excellent	Shire Cemeteries N/A
Sporting Grounds	Sporting Grounds Very Poor	Sporting Grounds Poor	Sporting Grounds Satisfactory	Sporting Grounds Good	Sporting Grounds Excellent	Sporting Grounds N/A
Taxi Ranks and Bus Stops/Shelters	Taxi Ranks and Bus Stops/Shelters Very Poor	Taxi Ranks and Bus Stops/Shelters Poor	Taxi Ranks and Bus Stops/Shelters Satisfactory	Taxi Ranks and Bus Stops/Shelters Good	Taxi Ranks and Bus Stops/Shelters Excellent	Taxi Ranks and Bus Stops/Shelters N/A
Tourism Moree	Tourism Moree Very Poor	Tourism Moree Poor	Tourism Moree Satisfactory	Tourism Moree Good	Tourism Moree Excellent	Tourism Moree N/A
Waste Management Facility and Transfer Stations	Waste Management Facility and Transfer Stations Very Poor	Waste Management Facility and Transfer Stations Poor	Waste Management Facility and Transfer Stations Satisfactory	Waste Management Facility and Transfer Stations Good	Waste Management Facility and Transfer Stations Excellent	Waste Management Facility and Transfer Stations N/A

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* 9. How could Council improve these facilities to better meet your needs? Please provide details of specific facilities and locations. Please feel free to give details of any good examples you've seen elsewhere.

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* 10. SUPPORTING ACCESS TO MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT
Employment contributes towards feelings of self-worth and provides regular social interaction. For most people, employment and economic security are interrelated. Employment can increase an individual's capacity for choice and control over many life decisions.

People with a disability often have limited opportunities getting a job or within the workplace. How would you rate the current employment opportunities and working environment within Moree Plains Shire?

Very Poor

Poor

Satisfactory

Good

Excellent

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* 11. When thinking about employment opportunities in Moree Plains Shire, how would you rate the following in meeting the needs of people with a disability?

	Least important	Somewhat important	Very important
Flexible work hours	Flexible work hours Least important	Flexible work hours Somewhat important	Flexible work hours Very important
Inclusive recruitment process	Inclusive recruitment process Least important	Inclusive recruitment process Somewhat important	Inclusive recruitment process Very important
Accessible workplaces	Accessible workplaces Least important	Accessible workplaces Somewhat important	Accessible workplaces Very important
Changing people's attitudes	Changing people's attitudes Least important	Changing people's attitudes Somewhat important	Changing people's attitudes Very important
Designing roles suitable for people with a disability	Designing roles suitable for people with a disability Least important	Designing roles suitable for people with a disability Somewhat important	Designing roles suitable for people with a disability Very important

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* 12. What do you think we can do to improve equality within the Moree Plains Shire community?

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* 13. IMPROVING COUNCIL SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES
Easy to access systems, options for communicating and information help remove barriers to participation and support people to live independently.

Accessing information and using systems can be difficult for people with a disability. How would you rate Council's current services in terms of ease of use and access to information?

Very Poor

Poor

Satisfactory

Good

Excellent

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* 14. Where do you get your information about Council and its services, facilities and activities?

Council website

Social Media

Council Customer Service

Local Radio

The Champion

Council Mail-Outs (ie. Rates Notices)

Council Libraries

Tourism Moree

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Is there any way Council can make it easier for you to access information and communicate with us?

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* 16. PRIORITIES

When thinking about accessibility and inclusiveness in Moree Plains Shire, what do you think are the 3 most important things Council should focus on to support people with a disability to participate fully in community life?

Priority 1.

Priority 2.

Priority 3.

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* 17. In the coming months, Council will be in discussions with community members in relation to the new strategic plan for our Shire. Please provide your email address below to sign up to our Speak Up Moree Plains community to contribute to our consultations.

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* 1. Please select your age group:

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* 2. Please select your gender:

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* 3. What is the name of the town/locality where you live?

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* 4. Are you completing this survey as a:

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* 5. What type(s) of disability do you, or the person you support, have?

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* 7. What can we do to help build positive attitudes both within Council and the broader community?

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* 9. How could Council improve these facilities to better meet your needs? Please provide details of specific facilities and locations. Please feel free to give details of any good examples you've seen elsewhere.

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* 11. When thinking about employment opportunities in Moree Plains Shire, how would you rate the following in meeting the needs of people with a disability?

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* 12. What do you think we can do to improve equality within the Moree Plains Shire community?

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* 14. Where do you get your information about Council and its services, facilities and activities?

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* 15. Is there any way Council can make it easier for you to access information and communicate with us?

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* 16. PRIORITIESWhen thinking about accessibility and inclusiveness in Moree Plains Shire, what do you think are the 3 most important things Council should focus on to support people with a disability to participate fully in community life?

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* 17. In the coming months, Council will be in discussions with community members in relation to the new strategic plan for our Shire. Please provide your email address below to sign up to our Speak Up Moree Plains community to contribute to our consultations.

* 16. PRIORITIES

When thinking about accessibility and inclusiveness in Moree Plains Shire, what do you think are the 3 most important things Council should focus on to support people with a disability to participate fully in community life?