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Disability Access and Inclusion Framework and Action Plan 2009 – 2013

5. Leadership and Advocacy

Objective:

Council demonstrates leadership on disability issues through strong advocacy and lobbying

No	Action	Timelines	Responsibility	Outcome
5.1	Council continues to advocate to other levels of Government on issues of importance to people with a disability, their carers and families.	On-going	Community Planning and Development	Issues are raised and action is taken.
5.2	Council continues to support the Monash Disability Consultative Committee and the Monash Access and Inclusion Network.	On-going	Community Planning and Development	Membership of DCC and MAIN is reviewed and updated according to their Terms of Reference.
5.3	Council continues to actively participate at Regional and State wide Networks (such as the Victorian Local Government Planner Network) that support and promote issues impacting on people with a disability, their carers and families.	On-going	Community Planning and Development	Monash is an active participant.
5.4	Council continues to meet with peak bodies and other key stakeholders to seek feedback on issues important to people with a disability. This will assist Council to effectively advocate for issues to be addressed by Council where appropriate and/or other entities.	On-going	Community Planning and Development	Meetings are held on a regular basis.
5.5	Hold an annual forum with people with a disability and other key stakeholders to seek feedback on issues important to people with a disability, their families and carers.	2009-2010 and then on-going	Community Planning and Development	Annual forum held.

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Updated: 4 November 2009

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