RuralAccess RuralAccess in Wellington Shire works together with people, services and communities to build and plan for inclusive communities for people with disability, their families and carers. RuralAccess in Wellington Shire does this by:   Helping people and organisations work together more effectively Improving community understanding about the needs and aspirations of people with a disability Developing and implementing responses to community priorities Ensuring that the needs of people with a disability are the focus of community planning Supporting service providers to assist people with a disability to live the sort of life they choose Developing easy ways for people to access the information they need about services, community activities and consultation opportunities   RuralAccess brings together the strengths, resources and creativity of people, communities and governments to work in partnership to build long-term, sustainable change in local communities. The RuralAccess initiative is funded by the Victorian Government - Department of Human Services in partnership with Wellington Shire Council. RuralAccess is part of Council’s Community Wellbeing Unit . To contact the RuralAccess Project Coordinator call 1300 366 244 during business hours. Some RuralAccess Projects:   RECHARGE Scheme for Mobility Scooters and Motorised Wheelchair Good Access is Good Business International Day of People With Disability Talking Transport Wellington Mobility Maps   External Links Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Association of Consultants in Access, Australia Inc. Department of Human Service Community Building Program Social Inclusion - The Social Inclusion Agenda   Links Download Files Access Policy and Action Plan Good Access is Good Business
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