To provide a Centre where the needs of people with disabilities have priority and where people with disabilities feel valued. To support, promote and, where practicable, resource the activities of organisations which work on behalf of people with disabilities, and in particular to assist self help organisations without major resources of their own. The aim of the DIRC library is to make information on disabilities and disability related issues easily available in appropriate language levels and formats. The Library subscribes to 45 journals from around Australia and overseas, and receives numerous disability agency newsletters.
Staff are always available for user education.
4.2.1.1 Clientele served The primary focus group of the DIRC Library is people with a personal interest in disability ie. The library also aims to provide a service to people working in the disability field to enable them to better support and inform their clients. It is also serves students and people training for employment in the field. 4.2.1.2 Subject areas covered Material is aimed at, or is of interest to a person with a personal interest in disability. For this purpose disability is considered to be any condition which can restrict an individual s abilities or opportunities.