MetroAccess
MetroAccess is a partnership initiative between the Victorian Department of Human Services and Local Government. The aim of MetroAccess is to build the capacity of local communities across metropolitan Victoria so that they are more welcoming and inclusive of people with disabilities.
There are five main objectives of MetroAccess:
- To support people with disabilities to participate in community life
- To build and strengthen the ways in which the local community supports people with disabilities and their families
- To ensure that local planning and services engage and involve people with disabilities and their families, disability service providers and community groups
- To work with disability support providers to help them to support people with disabilities and their families
- To ensure that people with disabilities can access information about relevant services and activities in their community.
Current MetroAccess projects, activities and events
Liberty Swing at Ringwood Lake Park
Thanks to the Variety Club of Victoria and a generous donation from Connect East, Maroondah now has a Liberty Swing at Ringwood Lake Park. The Liberty Swing is a revolutionary design in play equipment which offers people in wheelchairs the opportunity to enjoy the fun and recreation of swinging.
A key is needed to access the Liberty Swing, which also provides access to all Liberty Swings throughout Australia.
Further information about the Liberty Swing.
Carers Exercise Group (Disability)
Croydon Leisure and Aquatic Centre, 11 Civic Square, Croydon 3136
Telephone: 9239 2580
Email: caitlin.daly@ucco.org.au
An exercise group for carers of people with a disability. A qualified fitness professional conducts the exercise program, which is suitable for all fitness levels. The group exercise program is a joint initiative between Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre Eastern Metropolitan region, Respite for Carers program at EACH and Maroondah City Counci.
People wanting to join the exercise group should contact Caitlin at UCCO and not the Croydon Leisure and Aquatic Centre to register their interest.
Carers Exercise Group (Mental Health)
Croydon Leisure and Aquatic Centre, 11 Civic Square, Croydon 3136
Telephone: 9294 5750 (Metro Acccess Officer, Maroondah City Council)
Email: jack.mulholland@maroondah.vic.gov.au
An exercise group for people with a mental health issue. A qualified fitness professional conducts the exercise program, which is suitable for all fitness levels. The group exercise program is a joint initiative between the Respite for Carers program at EACH and Maroondah City Council.
People wanting to join the exercise group should contact the Metro Access Officer at Maroondah City Council and not the Croydon Leisure and Aquatic Centre to register their interest.
RECHARGE scheme
RECHARGE is a MetroAccess initiative in partnership with the Scoot Wheel 'N' Move project, local businesses and Mobility Aids Australia Pty Ltd. The program aims to encourage local businesses to provide power points in the business outlet for recharging electric scooter/wheelchair batteries.
At present, 17 retail outlets around the City of Maroondah are participating in this scheme. Businesses participating in the program will have the RECHARGE logo displayed on their shop front.
Visit the RECHARGE scheme website for more information about the program. The website also includes a RECHARGE finder so that you can find your nearest RECHARGE point, including RECHARGE points in Maroondah.
Contacting Council's MetroAccess Coordinator
For more information about MetroAccess, please contact Council on 9294 5750 or by email.
