The Shire of Mundaring is committed to building a truly inclusive community that celebrates diversity and recognises the importance of including all people.

We believe that by recognising the abilities and unique contributions of all members of our community we will grow, develop and continue to be a vibrant place to live, work and visit.

YOU'RE WELCOME! - New to the Shire of Mundaring

The Shire of Mundaring is a You're Welcome WA Access Initiative partner.  Information about the accessible services and facilities within the Shire of Mundaring and throughout Western Australia can be found on the You're Welcome website by clicking here.
  

SHIRE OF MUNDARING ACCESS AND INCLUSION PLAN 2006-2010

The Shire of Mundaring has in place an Access and Inclusion Plan. There are six outcomes of the Access and Inclusion Plan and they are:

1. People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to access the services of and events organised by the Shire of Mundaring.
2. People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to access the buildings and other facilities of the Shire of Mundaring.
3. People with disabilities receive information from the Shire of Mundaring in a format which will enable them to access the information as readily as other people are able to access it
4. People with disabilities receive the same level and quality of service from the shire staff and councillors of the Shire of Mundaring as other people receive.
5. People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to make complaints to the relevant public authority.
6. People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to participate in any public consultation conducted by the Shire of Mundaring

To view the Shire of Mundaring Access and Inclusion Plan 2006-2010, click here.

Inclusion and disAbility Access Advisory Committee (IDAAC)

The IDAAC provides an interface between the Community and the Shire in all matters related to access and equity. We identify and advise the Shire's officers and Councillors of any issues relating to access and inclusion within the Shire. We can also recommend possible solutions, working within and alongside the guidelines of the Shire's Access and Inclusion Plan.

All committee members are personally committed to achieving the best possible results not simply with regard to physical access, but perhaps more importantly, the inclusion of people with disabilities, in the life of the community.

For meeting times contact:
Secretary Community Services
T: 08 9290 6666
Email:  scss@mundaring.wa.gov.au

For further information regarding Access and Inclusion in the Shire contact the Access Advisor on:

SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:

Welcome Booklet for People with Disabilities, click here

The information and contacts listed in this booklet have been provided to assist people who are new to the Shire of Mundaring to settle in to their new home among the gum trees as quickly as possible.  This overview of our community will bring to notice the many opportunities for people with disabilities within this area.

Disability Services Commission - Local Area Co-ordination

The Disability Services Commission (DSC) provides Local Area Co-ordination support throughout the State. Local Area Co-ordinators (LAC) are based in local communities and provide support to between 40 and 60 people with disabilities enabling the support to be personalised, flexible and responsive. LAC offers assistance to people with disabilities and their families/carers where appropriate, to plan, select and receive the necessary supports that they have identified.  Local Area Co-ordination is currently available to people with physical, sensory, neurological, cognitive and/or intellectual disability or autism and who are under the age of 60 at the time they apply for LAC support.

Contact for Mundaring:
T: 08 9295 6961
Email: Donna.O'Shea@dsc.wa.gov.au

Contact for Darlington:
T: 08 9295 6963
Email: Paula.Elliott_White@dsc.wa.gov.au

Web: www.disability.wa.gov.au

Hills Community Support Group (HCSG)

The Hills Community Support Group has been providing quality services for people with a disability, in the Shire of Mundaring, for the past twenty years. HCSG can provide:

• Tailored programs for people with intellectual and physical disabilities to link them into community activities.
• Crisis accommodation for those unexpected times when Carer supports can make all the difference.
• Support to families who may need a break from 24 hour caring or would appreciate someone to talk to.
• Social support for community living needs of people with mental health issues.
• Alternatives to Employment options for young people with an intellectual disability who have completed school years.

For further information on the wide range of community services provided by the Hills Community Support Group visit www.hcsg.com.au .
T: 08 6274 3700 (after mid June 2009)
or 08 9295 6155 (before mide June 2009)
Email: hcsg@hcsg.com.au

CLAN (Community Links and Networks)

CLAN is a service which supports families with young children to function independently and make positive healthy choices for themselves. This service is available for families in the North East area who:

• feel overwhelmed by parenting,
• feel lonely and isolated,
• have children with challenging behaviour, and
• who wish to develop their parenting skills.

For further information contact:
T: 08 9250 6335
Email: clanmid@iprimis.com.au

Intework

Intework is a personnel service established to assist organisations employ people with disabilities. For more information visit their website at www.intework.org.
T: 9244 0800
Email: osbornepark@intework.org

Do you provide a service which is available to people with disabilities living in our area? If you would like information about your service included on this page contact the Shire of Mundaring via the Contact Us link.