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.

Current MetroAccess Projects, Activities and Events
Contacting Council's MetroAccess Coordinator
Publications and Resources

About MetroAccess

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

Maroondah Disability Policy and Action Plan

Public comments are invited on the draft Disability Policy and Action Plan. Comments close at 5pm Tuesday 16 September 2008.

Scoot Wheel 'N' Move

The Scoot Wheel 'N' Move project involves Maroondah residents who use motorised scooters or electric wheelchairs, and service providers. The primary function of the Scoot Wheel ‘n’ Move Project is to improve access to the local community for people using motorised scooters and wheelchairs.

One of the outcomes of the project is the development of the Maintaining Your Mobility in Maroondah booklet. The booklet can be downloaded or contact Council on 9298 4459 to request a hard copy of the booklet.

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.

Disability Forum

Council hosts a quarterly public forum for people with disabilities and their carers. The forum is a key way for the community to find out more about Council activities and projects, and to provide their ideas and views.

For more information about the Maroondah Disability Forums, please call Council on 9298 4459.

Stroke Week

To celebrate Stroke Week in 2008, an event will be held at the Karralyka Centre in Ringwood East on Monday 15 September. The event will include information stalls and presentations from guest speakers, as well as a range of other activities. Please refer to the flyer for more information.

This event is conducted in partnership with the Stroke Association of Victoria Inc (Croydon Stroke Support Group).

The Good Life After Stroke Expo and Information Day Flyer (PDF, 355kB)

Disability Carers Forum

The next Disability Carers Forum is on Monday 16 March 2009. The forum will include information stalls and presentations from guest speakers, as well as a range of other activities. Further information will be provided closer to the event.

This forum is conducted in partnership with RIDE (Respite Information & Development in the East).

Karralyka Centre

To further improve access for people with disabilities, a state-of-the-art accessible bathroom and automatic bifold doors have been installed at the Karralyka Centre, the premier theatre and function centre in East Ringwood. The upgrade works were funded by the Victorian Department of Human Services and Maroondah City Council.

The Karralyka Centre is fully accessible for patrons in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.

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