1 | P a g e STRATEGIC OUTCOME 1 - ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE DEMONSTRATES UNDERSTANDING AND COMMITMENT TO THE PRINCIPLES OF UNIVERSAL ACCESS AND
SOCIAL INCLUSION
ACTION 2014-2015 REVIEW 2015-2016 REVIEW
1 Develop training modules on access and inclusion for staff induction
Meetings held with external provider to demonstrate online modules being developed. Decision on purchase of external modules pending.
2 Provide accredited training to identified specialist staff.
Training was provided to 53 staff nominated by Directors and Managers in Engineering, and Planning and Regulation Divisions.
The training was provided by the Institute of Access Training Australia (IATA) between 2 and 6 February 2015. A report on the outcome of the Access Training for TSC staff with recommendations for maintaining the knowledge and good practice was submitted to the Executive Management Team (EMT). As a result of one of these recommendations Project Engineer - Allan Reeve is completing the Certificate IV in Access Consulting delivered by IATA. This will provide in-house expertise on Access Standards and Guidelines. A further outcome is the formation of the cross-
divisional Access Standards and Guidelines Working Group.
3 Public information provided by Council will be accessible by design or with adaptive technologies.
TSC website re-development was guided by good practice in accessible web design. Consultation was carried out with members of Blind Citizens Australia prior to website going live. Changes were made to rates and water notices making key information in large print in one location on the notice for consistency and readability.
4 Recognises and supports the diverse needs of prospective employees by ensuring that interview areas and the interview process is accessible.
Equal Opportunity Management Plan 2012-2016 incorporates equal employment opportunities for people with disability.
As above – the EEO management Plan spans 2012-2016 and has been recently revised to extend to 2017.
5 Make reasonable adjustments to the workplace or work practices to support people with disability.
If a person with a declared disability commences with Council then HR seeks to ensure a safe work space adjusted to the specific needs of the individual.
6 Work with government departments and local service providers to increase paid and unpaid employment options for older people and people with disabilities.
Council accepts paid and unpaid placements for people with disabilities in consultation with Employment Service agencies according to availability and operational need and capacity.
7 Relevant Council policies and
protocols, standards and templates will be reviewed and/or developed to include principles of access and inclusion and universal design (Annexure A).
Amendments made to A18 Heritage Protocol in DCP.
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ACTION 2014-2015 REVIEW 2015-2016 REVIEW
8 Facilitate Tweed Shire Equal Access Advisory Committee (EAAC)
All bi-monthly scheduled meetings were held except October 2014 which was cancelled. The EAAC has been involved in advising on Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan (PAMP) and Access and Inclusion Policy and Plan. Some members have been involved with
implementation of the Access and Inclusion Plan (the Plan) by assisting in the access audit of designated accessible public toilets and in judging the Access and Inclusion Awards for 2014 IDPWD.
Six scheduled meetings held. The Some members have been involved with implementation of the Access and Inclusion Plan (the Plan) by assisting with a review of access to foreshores and waterways and in judging the Access and Inclusion Awards for 2015 IDPWD.
9 Undertake an access review of current information platforms and make recommendations for changes that increase accessibility for people with vision impairment
Not yet due.
STRATEGIC OUTCOME 2 - PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED IN LINE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF UNIVERSAL ACCESS AND SOCIAL INCLUSION
ACTION 2014-2015 REVIEW 2015-2016 REVIEW
1 Engage consultant to undertake access audit of all Council owned and/or managed buildings accessed by the public.
The Tender was prepared in the first quarter of 2015 and advertised in April 2015. The Tender was awarded to Access Audits Australia with audits undertaken between 24-28 August. Buildings being Part A of the Tender will be audited in phases with the first phase including Murwillumbah Civic Centre, Library and Aquatic Centre, Banora Point Community Centre, Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre, Kingscliff Library and Aquatic Centre, South Tweed Hall, Community Services Centre and Aquatic Centre. Access Audit Reports will be submitted in November 2015.
Audit Reports were received in December 2015. All building asset owners were provided with briefings on the audit results. A report on the building audits with costings and identified priorities have been prepared.
2 Implement recommendations from access audit of Council owned buildings as prioritised by Council.
Some asset owners have made good progress in addressing the access barriers identified particularly at the three Aquatic Centres where stair riser nosings were repainted, TGSIs were installed as well as ambulant toilet cubicles at all three centres. Two of three aquatic centres now have adult change facilities.
Customer Service Centres
Signage upgrades to and into the main administration buildings.
The front entry doors have had the contrast strips and arrows added.
The brochure rack has been lowered and chairs with arm rests placed at the reception area opposite cashiers, and at the customer phone and computer bench and the on exhibition bench.
The accessible desk plan has been constructed.
3 | P a g e STRATEGIC OUTCOME 2 - PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED IN LINE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF UNIVERSAL
ACCESS AND SOCIAL INCLUSION
ACTION 2014-2015 REVIEW 2015-2016 REVIEW
3 Undertake access audit of identified Council parks and recreation areas.
The Tender was prepared in the first quarter of 2015 and advertised in April 2015. The Tender was awarded to Access Audits Australia with audits undertaken between 24-28 August. Five parks, being Part B of the Access Audit Tender were selected for access audit.
These included Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Old Boat Harbour Fingal, Faulks Park Kingscliff, Salt Central and Ambrose Brown Pottsville.
These parks were chosen because they have been recently upgraded with the audit providing advice on current design and construction methods. Access Audit Reports will be submitted in November 2015.
Park Audit Reports were received in December 2015. Recreation Service staff were provided with briefings on the audit results with the aim of advising on current park upgrade for future practice in accessible park design. A report on the Parks audits with identified priorities have been prepared. Recreation Services are preparing an Open Space Strategy that includes a comprehensive audit of all open space areas in Tweed Shire including levels of access. This Strategy will provide a framework for current and future open space uses and design.
4 Implement recommendations from access audit of Council parks and recreation areas as prioritised by Council.
Pending the Parks Audit Report being presented to EMT/Council current park upgrades and new park design include improved level of accessibility as standard practice.
5 Facilitate community working group to guide All Access Playground project.
The community working group, facilitated by the Community Development Officer – Ageing and Disability (CDOAD) met monthly between May 2012 and 2013 compiling information on appropriate playground design and research base.
The working group was reconvened in August 2015 as part of the consultation on the draft Concept Design being prepared by Plummer and Smith Landscape Design.
6 Develop and confirm concept design of All Access Playground
A Tender for the Concept Design was advertised in May 2015 and was awarded to Plummer and Smith Landscape Design. The Draft concept design has been completed.
Final consultation on the Draft Concept Design with TSC staff occurred in November 2015. In July 2016 Council approved the Draft Design for Public Exhibition.
7 Seek grant funding to construct an All Access Playground
An EOI for the 2015/2016 Club Grants Category 3 has been submitted. Progress to full application was unsuccessful.
The All Access Playground was identified as one of Council’s priority projects for the NSW Government Infrastructure grants.
8 Review number, location, and standard of Council owned public toilets in Tweed designated as accessible.
Conduct access audit of designated accessible toilets and recommend upgrade in accordance with AS 1428.1 2009 where appropriate or
decommission where upgrade not feasible. Include recommendation on providing adult change facility.
The Access Audit of designated accessible public toilets was carried out in March/April 2015 by CDOAD and two members of Council’s EAAC. A report with recommendations was submitted and approved by EMT in September 2015. The renovation of identified toilets will commence in early 2016 funded from the Access budget.
An application for funding from the Community Builders Partnership Grant 2015/2016 has been submitted to replace the toilet block in Ray Pascoe Park Tweed Heads West with outcome expected in January 2016.
An application for funding under the Sport and Recreation Disability Grants to construct a changing facility for Kingscliff Aquatic Centre was successful with completion expected by December 2015.
4 | P a g e 9 Seek grant funding to upgrade existing
designated accessible facilities to comply with Australian Standard 1428.1 2009 that are to be retained as prioritised by Council.
Thirty designated accessible unisex public toilets were upgraded to meet Australian Standards between January and June 2016. This was achieved through internal funding allocated to the
implementation of the Access and Inclusion Plan.
Grant funding to demolish and rebuild a toilet block at Ray Pascoe Park in Tweed Heads West was unsuccessful.
10 Implement recommendations from Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan as prioritised by Council
Twenty two actions identified in the PAMP were completed or commenced including four high, 15 medium and three low priority rated.
Tweed Heads: A number of new kerb ramps have been installed on Enid St and Wharf St; improvement to footpaths in Frances St, Wharf St, and Boyd St; crossings have been improved by removal of obstructions in two locations on Wharf St.
Tweed South: New footpath constructed in Oxley St; speed limit reduced to 60kph on Minjungbal Dr.
Banora Point: Funding has been sought for two larger projects including refuge island on Darlington Dr, improvements to pedestrian crossings on all roundabout legs Leisure Drive/
Woodridge Dr.
Kingscliff: Obstructions on footpaths have been removed in two locations on Marine Pde; refuge islands have been installed on all legs of roundabout at Turnock St/Pearl St roundabout; construction of a new footpath has commenced in Kingscliff St.
Murwillumbah: Improvements to footpaths and linkages at Alma St bridge; a new school crossing has been installed on Nullum St;
funding has been sought for three larger projects including a new pedestrian refuge island on Wollumbin St, realignment of kerb ramps and installation of pedestrian refuge island on Queensland Rd and install new pedestrian crossing on Brisbane St.
Funding secured for a refuge and kerb ramps on the southern leg of the Leisure Drive, Darlington Drive intersection; Refuge and ramps on Brisbane Street near Proudfoots Lane; refuge on Queensland Road; Kerb ramps on Woodland Drive; upgraded kerb ramps on Heffron Street at Minjungbal Drive. These will be installed 16/17.
The following footpaths have been completed: Sutherland Drive footpath between Moss Street and Viking; Kingscliff Street between Zephyr and Beach Street; Fraser Drive shared path between Stradbroke Drive and Dry Dock Road to be completed by end of year.
11 Develop a protocol for the installation of Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSIs) in the pedestrian environment (road reserve) with reference to AS/NZA 1428.4.1:2009
The Access Standards and Guidelines Working Group met twice between August and September 2015. A priority issue was developing a consistent protocol for the use of TGSIs in the road reserve where the Premises Standards do not mandate installation.
12 Following the adoption of the TGSI protocol review existing TGSI
installations and remove those that do not comply.
Not yet due.
13 Identify and assess all Council
designated accessible parking bays for compliance with current Australian Standards 2890.5 by location.
The Access Standards and Guidelines Working Group met twice between August and September 2015. A priority issue was the design, compliance and installation of off-road and on-road Designated Accessible Parking Bays (DAPB). A student from Griffith University will be engaged through Roads and Storm Water
CBD car parking study was completed in May 2016, and the findings reported to Council. The study confirmed the location of all DAPBs and found a good level of utilisation (not an undersupply) in these areas. A preliminary audit confirmed that many DAPBs do not meet standards for dimensions or road surface / grades, as most were
5 | P a g e STRATEGIC OUTCOME 2 - PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED IN LINE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF UNIVERSAL
ACCESS AND SOCIAL INCLUSION
ACTION 2014-2015 REVIEW 2015-2016 REVIEW
Unit to carry out a study of parking requirements in a 2015/2016 which DAPBs with a focus on Murwillumbah.
The Design Unit is formalising protocols and design specs for on- road DAPBs.
retrofitted into existing streetscapes. Council adopted a resolution to undertake a detailed audit of DAPBs and prepare a works program for future grant opportunities.
14 Progressively upgrade non-compliance car parking bays where appropriate, remove currently designated bays that cannot be upgraded to Australian Standard 2890.5 and construct new bays in recommended locations prioritised by Council.
Not yet due.
15 Review and report on current access to coastal foreshores and waterways for viewing, pedestrian access, fishing, water sports and swimming.
In November 2014 a consultation list of community and Council stakeholders was compiled. Internal consultations to develop a project plan occurred between CCS and NRM staff. Some targeted consultation has occurred. One site visit to the Pottsville
Environment Centre occurred in September 2015.
Two members of the Equal Access Advisory Committee worked with Community Development Officer Ageing and Disability in carrying out access reviews of coastal and inland water locations. A report including current accessibility and recommendations for
improvements in appropriate locations is being prepared.
16 Based on recommendations from the coastal foreshores and waterways access review, plan and undertake a process to upgrade access to coastal foreshores and waterways following the principles of universal design guided by Australian Standard 1428.1 2009 as prioritised by Council.
This project has been delayed due to scope. Draft report on findings from the access review is being prepared.
17 Ensure all internal Council
infrastructure works comply with the Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards 2010 through Australian standard 1428.1 2009 and follow Guidelines on universal design principles where appropriate
Fifty three TSC staff have received initial training in access standards and guidelines. This has created a cross divisional consistent knowledge base. Formal consultation on key projects, access design and construction issues is facilitated through the Access Standards and Guidelines Working Group.
18 Ensure all Council infrastructure works delivered by external contractors comply with the Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards 2010 through Australian Standard 1428.1 2009 and follow Guidelines on Universal design principles where appropriate.
The Access Standards and Guidelines Working Group has identified the need to provide a forum for external consultants to raise
awareness about Council’s Access and Inclusion Policy and Action Plan. The forum is in the planning phase and will occur in 2016.
19 Undertake review of current transport infrastructure for which Council is responsible such as bus stops and
CDOAD represents the EAAC on the Tweed Public and Active Transport Group.
The Access Standards and Guidelines Working Group have proposed a public transport tour of members and representative users to gain a better appreciation of their issues with access and
6 | P a g e recommend progressive upgrade to
meet accessible Transport Standards with appropriate links to the draft Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP)
public transport.
Report to Council regarding three bus/taxi shelters in Wharf Street Tweed Heads. Council resolved to prioritise these for grant funding.
Council resolved to install solar lighting in various bus shelters, and grant funding has been successful. Installation to commence in 2017.
20 Undertake a staged installation of permanent hearing loops in Murwillumbah and Tweed Auditoria and mobile hearing loops for all customer service counters including Murwillumbah and Tweed Customer Service Centres, Tweed, Kingscliff and Murwillumbah Libraries and aquatic centres, Murwillumbah Community Centre, Pottsville Beach
Neighbourhood Centre and in the Banora Point Seniors Information Hub.
Quotes were sought and received to complete this action.
STRATEGIC OUTCOME 3 - REGULATORY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO FOLLOW PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES THAT INCLUDE THE PRINCIPLES OF UNIVERSAL ACCESS AND SOCIAL INCLUSION
ACTION 2014-2015 REVIEW 2015-2016 REVIEW
1 Review development approvals process for the appropriate and timely inclusion of access requirements.
The Access Standards and Guidelines Working Group identified need to engage the participation of the Development Assessment Unit in discussing possible changes to current procedures and processes.
2 Provide training on access and inclusion to private Building Certifiers who operate in Tweed Shire.
Identified as important by Access Standards and Guidelines Working Group. A forum for external construction consultants was identified as the first priority.
Proposal to provide training was invited and received from Jane Bringolf, Centre for Excellence in Universal Design Australia. The proposal was accepted by members of the Working Group. Contact details for private contractors and building certifiers was compiled.
Training is proposed for early 2017.
3 Engage consultant to undertake a research project to develop a strategy that supports a dog culture to improve the health and safety of guide dogs and assistance animals and their owners. The terms of reference for the
Not yet due.
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recommended by the Equal Access Advisory Committee.
4 Engage consultant to provide a workshop for Councillors, Executive and key business leaders on the benefits of accessible footpath trading and to advise on an appropriate process for implantation.
Not progressed due to time constraints and progress of other priorities
Not progressed as per previous.
5 In partnership with key stakeholders develop and implement an accessible footpath strategy in relation to commercial districts as prioritised by Council.
Not progressed due to Action 4 above Not progressed as per previous.
STRATEGIC OUTCOME 4 - PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES OF UNIVERSAL ACCESS AND SOCIAL INCLUSION
ACTION 2014-2015 REVIEW 2015-2016 REVIEW
1 Work with business councils/chambers of commerce and industry to raise awareness about the importance of providing accessible facilities and inclusive service.
A number of presentations have been delivered to business forums in Tweed Shire. Presentations have been delivered by Council’s CDOAD and the winner of the 2014 Tweed Shire Access and Inclusion Award, Melissa James, on the benefits of developing accessible businesses with a focus on tourism through her website cangoanywhere.com. Presentations have been delivered to Tweed Heads Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kingscliff Chamber of Commerce, Murwillumbah District Business Chamber. Information provided was on accessible retail outlets, Tradies Guide to Good Access and the Access & Inclusion Awards.
In 2015 the Access and Inclusion Awards linked with the Business Excellence Awards Tweed Shire with joint nominations for the most accessible and inclusive tweed business awards at both events.
In 2016 the Access and Inclusion Awards partnership with the Business Excellence Awards Tweed Shire with joint nominations continued.
2 Provide advice and develop and disseminate information for businesses on improving access.
Presentations have been delivered to Tweed Heads Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kingscliff Chamber of Commerce,
Murwillumbah District Business Chamber. Information provided was on accessible retail outlets, Tradies Guide to Good Access and the Access & Inclusion Awards.
Two new brochures were developed in consultation with Blind Citizens Australia, Tweed and Blind and Visions Support Group Murwillumbah. Universal Access in Café’s and Restaurants and Providing Good Access in Supermarkets (Supporting access for People with vision Impairment). Members of these groups are disseminating pamphlet packs that also include Providing Good Access in Retail Outlets produced earlier and The Tradies Guide to Good Access a Northern Rivers LGA collaboration.
8 | P a g e 3 Collaborate in research and
community development projects that support the Tweed community to adapt to changes in State and
Commonwealth funding for disability.
Council’s CDOAD has been a member of the steering committee for the Belonging Project since 2013. This is a research and
development project funded by Family and Community Services (FaCS) NSW through Northern Rivers Social Development Council (NRSDC) and involving Southern Cross University and a number of community and sector members. The Project finishes in June 2016 with the current phase involving a public awareness campaign to improve the inclusion of young children with special needs and their families in the life of the community.
Council’s CDOAD was a member of a steering committee for the Lived Experience Project, funded by Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations in partnership with On Track Community Programs and NORTEC.
With support from Council’s Training and Development Protocol CDOAD completed her Masters research dissertation on the experience of workers preparing for the National Disability Insurance Scheme. This research was presented at the Celebrating the Past and Preparing for the Future conference in Coffs Harbour in May 2015.
The Belonging Project (mentioned above) funding has been extended until June 2018 with a focus on community education campaigns to improve access and inclusion for children with additional needs. A promotional video was developed for launch in late 2016.
4 Facilitate the Tweed Disability Interagency
All bi-monthly scheduled meetings held in the reporting period. All bi-monthly scheduled meetings held in the reporting period.
5 Support biannual regional Equal Access Advisory Committee forums and regional projects.
Regional Access Committees forums were held in September 2014 and April 2015. They have been held twice yearly since June 2013 at Lennox Head involving all Northern NSW Council access committees and staff. The forums will continue as collaborative meetings between Ageing and Disability Development staff and discontinue the inclusion of access committee members as Tweed is the only Council that supports the travel costs of community representatives.
These forums have been discontinued due to lack of funding in other Northern Rivers Council for transport of Access Committee members to the forums.
6 Support Tweed Byron Ballina Community Transport (TBBCT) provide services to vulnerable members of the community by continuing to service and garage two buses at the Murwillumbah Depot.
This support has continued This support has continued.
7 Review Emergency Management Plan and information provided to the public and make recommendations where necessary to improve access and inclusion for people with disability.
Not progressed in 2014-2015 year but is also being included as an action in the Age-Friendly Community Plan.
9 | P a g e STRATEGIC OUTCOME 5 - THE PRINCIPLES OF UNIVERSAL ACCESS AND SOCIAL INCLUSION ARE PROMOTED ACROSS THE COMMUNITY
ACTION 2014-2015 REVIEW 2015-2016 REVIEW
1 Present positive messages about universal access and social inclusion.
Media releases informing the community about access and inclusion projects and actions included the subsidised entry to Tweed’s aquatic centres for people with disability, Access and Inclusion Awards nominations, purchase of new beach wheelchair, purchase of equipment for people with disability through Community Services, monthly columns in Tweed Link Access All Areas.
Media releases and coverage in Tweed Link informing the
community about access and inclusion projects and actions, Access and Inclusion Awards nominations, award recipients and event guest speakers.
Monthly columns in Tweed Link Access All Areas.
2 Celebrate International Day of People with Disability annually through Tweed Shire Access and Inclusion Awards and other appropriate events
In 2014 the Awards Planning Committee included EAAC members, Lifestyle Solutions, Lifebridge, Blind Citizens Australia, Alzheimer's NSW, NRSDC with TBBCT and Accessible Arts NSW as partners.
Twenty four nominations were received and four nominations for the Belonging Award sponsored by NRSDC. Judging was carried out by EAAC community members.
In 2015 Ability Links, Northcott and Shaping Outcomes have joined the Planning Committee. An Awards Patron, Bill Chaffey has been appointed. Twenty seven nominations were received with seven qualifying for the Belonging Award.
2015 Access and Inclusion Awards received increased nominations.
The event planning was supported by the organisations listed above. Graeme Inness (former Disability Discrimination Commissioner) was the guest speaker.
3 Maintain accurate mobility maps of key locations in Tweed Shire.
Maps updated.
4 Maintain information on accessible parks and recreation areas in accessible formats.
Commenced As part of developing Council’s Open Space Strategy, each park
and sports field across the shire is currently being audited. The qualitative audit of each open space will extend to the level of facilities provided, features of each site, activity range, safety and security, accessibility, entrances, boundaries, vegetation and the internal pathways. This data collection process will be completed by May 2017. Following the audit, the park information on Council’s website will be updated to reflect the level of accessibility.
Recreation Services is currently updating the accessible public toilets and the designated accessible car parking on Council’s website.
5 Continue management of Tweed Shire's three beach wheelchairs at Kingscliff, Cabarita and Pottsville through current MOUs
Tweed Shire now owns four beach wheelchairs. A new wheelchair was purchased to replace the oldest chair from Pottsville. All site managers have current information and hirer's forms, all chairs in good working order.
Sites have changed due to renovations at the Pottsville Holiday Park with this chair being now housed at Fingal Rovers SLSC.
6 Manage hire and use of fourth beach wheelchair based at Coolamon Centre, Murwillumbah
A new beach All Terrain wheelchair that is suitable for beach and bush tracks was purchased to be hired out for transportation to other locations. This has been hired three times. This chair has a
$100 refundable deposit condition.
The All Terrain Chair received good feedback from three hirers.
10 | P a g e 7 Promote and support accessible and
inclusive festivals and events in Tweed Shire
The new beach wheelchair mentioned above (Action 6) is available for use at festivals and events held at locations where standard wheelchairs cannot be used.
Council revised the Events Strategy including the Access and Inclusion Policy and Action Plan in Appendices (1) in the list of internal as informing strategies.
8 Develop and disseminate information on how to run accessible events
Working with NRSDC Belonging Project Officer and the Family Centre to include information about the need for a quiet space for families with children with autism. A marquee owned by the Family Centre is available for booking with staff provided - a free service to be included in the information development for festival organisers.
Partnered with Belonging Project and the Family Centre on two consecutive weeks at the Murwillumbah Farmers Market to demonstrate strategies to include families with young children to Market Committee.
9 Promote and support the development of accessible tourist facilities and activities
The winner of the 2014 Access and Inclusion Awards was Melissa James the developer of the website www.cangoeverywhere providing information on accessible tourism venues, events and activities. As the winner of this award for the 2015 calendar year Melissa has presented at all three business chambers in Tweed Shire promoting the benefits of accessible tourism.
10 Promote and support access and inclusion in arts and cultural activities and projects with a focus on accessible programs at Tweed Regional Museum, Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre.
CDOAD has provided access advice to the Tweed Regional Museum, Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre in relation to the facilities, events and programs. CDOAD has been a member of the Creating Communities Accessible Arts Project steering committee, a three year FaCS funded project concluding in December 2014. The Accessible Arts Project Manager provided assistance in the curation of the art exhibition attached to the Access & Inclusion Awards event.
Accessible Arts Northern Rivers funded project ceased in December 2014.
The Tweed Regional Gallery and Museum continue to work closely with Council officers on access and inclusion to premises and programs. A series of Auslan interpreted tours of both centres were provided for people with hearing impairment.
11 Develop and facilitate Untold Stories of people with disabilities in the Tweed project
Funding from Arts NSW for the project Contemporary Voices which includes Untold Stories, Living with Ability was confirmed. This project involves documenting the lives of a selection of Tweed residents who live with disability, voices that are often overlooked in contemporary history.
This project commenced in July 2015 with the establishment of the steering committee of five community members of the EAAC and CDOAD. The Museum provided oral history training for the steering committee in October 2015.
Ten Tweed residents were recruited with audio and video interviews completed.
