Objective Action Responsibility Timelines GOTAFE will be a leader in actively developing and promoting products and services for people with a disability. Promote an Institute wide definition of “reasonable adjustments” for equity minority groups with the use of multiple plat forms e.g. Website, staff intranet, student handbooks and external media. Develop and implement a resource with examples that inform new and existing staff of “reasonable adjustments” in differing contexts. Promote a culture and awareness of Universal Design and inclusive delivery mechanisms throughout GOTAFE with regular information sharing. Communicate GOTAFE’s commitment to its Reasonable Adjustment Plan as part of the new employee induction process. Communicate GOTAFE’s commitment to its Reasonable Adjustment Plan in the upgrade of the TAE. Whole of Institute Approach Ongoing Manager S.S Disability Liaison Officer December 2014 Manager S.S. Manager People & Performance Ongoing Manager S.S Manager People & Performance Ongoing Manager S.S. L&D Coordinator Ongoing Foster a model of service delivery that is culturally appropriate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (ATSI) with disability and Aboriginal people who support them. Work with members of the Aboriginal community to develop culturally friendly images and terminology for use in information publications with ATSI people with disability. Facilitate collaborative and culturally appropriate practice and dialogue between Aboriginal and Disability practitioners. Improve access, participation and outcomes for students who identify as ATSI People with disabilities Information signs and brochures are made accessible to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in five most used languages in the Shepparton area. Manager S.S. Manager Koori Edu July 2015 KLO DLO Ongoing Manager SS Manager Koori DLO/KLO Ongoing Manager M.C.E. Manager S.S. Dec 2015 Forster and provide an environment that is inclusive with enhanced duty of care to Minors while undertaking study. Investigate the feasibility and potential of becoming a registered provider of “Out of home care education commitment” through Department of Services. Manager SS March 2015 Manager SS L&D Coordinator June 2015
Strategic Goal: Policy and Culture Objective Action Responsibility Timeframe Increase capacity and confidence for staff through targeted training in addressing the learning needs of students with mental health within their teaching and interaction practices. Raise awareness of the presence of people with mental health in the classroom by increasing staff knowledge, about the range of mental illnesses, their symptoms and how to manage appropriately. Improved teacher confidence in accommodating students with mental illness through the delivery of Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Set targets for all fulltime and part-time PACCT and Teaching EFT staff to be trained in YMHFA. Improve linkages and coordination between mental health, alcohol and other drug, and primary care services to facilitate earlier identification of and improved referral/treatment for mental and physical health problems. Manager S.S. Ongoing Manager S.S. Ongoing Manager S.S Counsellor Dec 2017 Manager S.S. Counsellors Ongoing GOTAFE will continually improve feedback and reporting mechanisms, then use that information to improve current and future planning and service delivery. GOTAFE to participate in public awareness events such as, International Day of People with Disability. out an annual review of the Reasonable Adjustment Plan taking into consideration items that arise through various feedback streams. Provide complaint-handling training to staff including issues relating to students, staff and parents/carers who have a disability. Complaints resolution process, to be clear and robust to ensure complaints are resolved swiftly to promote a workplace that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. Manager S.S. Manager Marketing Ongoing Manager S.S. Manager Q.S. Ongoing Manager S.S. Manager People & Performance Dec 2017 Manager S.S. Manager Q.S. July 2015