Development of A Brief Guide to Organising Accessible Events PDF document
Disability Access to Local Swimming Pools:
In 2018 MASDAG secured Victorian Government funding for the installation of two hydraulic chairlifts for the indoor swimming pool at the Castlemaine Fitness Centre and the outdoor community swimming pool in Chewton. This was ‘Pick My Project’ funding which won the votes of the community to provide disability access to local swimming pools.
Emergency Planning Assistance (EPA) Project:
In 2020, MASDAG initiated a project that provides mentors to assist people in the Mount Alexander Shire to prepare an emergency action plan. This project has evolved over time and is now called Emergency Planning Assistance (EPA). It is a collaboration with MASDAG, the Red Cross, CFA, SES and the Mount Alexander Shire. Council is supporting MASDAG by triaging requests, then forwarding them on to the EPA coordinator, MASDAG.
If you want help making an emergency action plan, we have people who can assist. Anyone wanting to register for this service should email the Council Emergency Management Team –emergencymanagement@mountalexander.vic.gov.au or contact the Emergency Management Team on 5471 1700.
Disability Access Guide:
With the financial assistance of a Mount Alexander Shire Community Grant, MASDAG has produced a document targeting businesses in the Shire, encouraging improved access for people who live with a wide range of disabilities. Disability Access Guide for the Mount Alexander Shire is a self-assessment checklist for businesses to help them improve their access for people who are currently unable to use their services or retail business. Good access is good business.
A Brief Guide:
This checklist is helpful for anyone organising accessible events. It contributes to thoughtful organising that includes everyone.