LIVEABLE COMMUNITIES Community Strategic Plan - Outcome Community Strategic Plan Strategy CSP KPI Delivery Program Strategy [Strategic Asset Management Plan] Operational Plan/Business Plan Action Timeframe Department Responsible Evaluation Method Outcome Sutherland Shire: A liveable place with a high quality of life 6.3.2 – Improve the design and accessibility of our spaces and places % of with disability who are satisfied with the of Council assets, and / or the wider public domain Implement Disability Inclusion Action Plan 1.1 Renewal programs achieve Disability Inclusion (aligned to MEERA and Code of Accounting Practice 25) Ongoing Asset Management Group % of residents with disability who are satisfied with the accessibility of Council owned and operated assets, and/or the wider public domain Council’s planning framework and processes result in Sutherland Shire being a liveable place with a high quality of life. Identify barriers to disability inclusion within existing services and facilities, 1.2 Apply to all infrastructure planning within Asset Class Management Ongoing Asset Management Group % of residents with disability who are satisfied with the Council’s planning framework and processes result in
branch libraries, including sourcing funding viable 1.5 Implement provision of Auslan interpreters at relevant library events in response to identified need 2018 Manager – Library Services Auslan interpreters available when required Increased attendance at library events by people with disability 1.6 Investigate the provision of a Platform lift to be installed at Sutherland Leisure Centre. 2018 Manager Business Unit Sutherland Leisure Centre Community consultation and Business case developed Community consultation is conducted and lift installed 1.7 A planning accessible events checklist as per our events 2018 Economic and Community Development Checklist created and available on website Events held in the Sutherland Shire are accessible and inclusive
Shire: A prosperous community for all access to local employment and training opportunities that the local economy provides a wide range of accessible and inclusive employment opportunities Strategy (for SSC employment only) promote apprenticeships and traineeships and provide local employment through a range of advertised vacancies – Workforce strategy – Recruitment Framework Culture to employment where possible range of employment types and employees to add diversity to Council makeup 2.2 Continue to have a designated position in the unit for a person with a disability Ongoing Children’s Services Employment continues Meaningful employment opportunity is provided, giving a sense of purpose, belonging & value. 2.3 Create an annual Community and Inclusion Award Ongoing Economic and Community The number of nominations increasing Shire businesses are motivated to
to be awarded prior to International Day of Disability. annually. consider access and inclusion and a diverse workforce as good for business 3. SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES Community Strategic Plan - Outcome Community Strategic Plan Strategy CSP KPI Delivery Program Strategy Operational Plan Action Timeframe Responsible Evaluation Method Outcome Sutherland Shire : A caring and supportive community 3.2 Support and enable all in our community Satisfaction that people have a fair opportunity to participate in community A2 - Implement the Information Management & Technology Strategy 3.1 Training is provided to all staff authoring web pages and creating printed materials on 4 years IM&T and People and Culture Training is identified and delivered to relevant staff Information on website is consistent and created in an accessible format.
life. how to create accessible information. 3.2 Guidelines are provided to staff on creating accessible information online and in hard copy 4 years IM&T and Communications are easily available Accessibility and inclusion is built into all marketing and materials. 3.3 Select video and audio materials on the website and intranet are captioned and described and are accessible 4 years IM&T and Communications Test a selection of videos on website and intranet. AA compliance communication Guideline
against the WCAG 2.0 ‘AA’ guidelines 3.4 Ensure any online are accessible against the WCAG 2.0 ‘AA’ guidelines. 4 years IM&T, Governance and Customer Service and Strategy and Performance Confirm to WCAG 2.0 AA compliance 3.5 Ensure various options for customers to with Council including via the National Relay Service (NRS) 4 years Governance and Customer Service, is publicly available and easily accessed on Council website The community can easily communicate with Council using their preferred method of 3.6 Ongoing Economic and Role of Increased
Economic and Community staff give advice and guidance regarding issues related to access and inclusion. Community Development workers in Access and Inclusion is well informed to all staff. between Community Workers and other staff. 3.7 Purchasing decisions consider accessibility 2 years Procurement are outlined in Manual. Goods and services procured meet accessibility standards and/or have considered the needs of people with disability. 3.8 Identify a list of Australian Disability Enterprises 2 years Procurement A list of ADE’s including the services ADE’s are considered when making procurement decisions for
(ADE’s) through the National Disability Services Website. they provide is made available to staff goods and services. 3.9 Develop an inclusion guideline within Children’s Services 2018 Children’s Services Inclusion Guideline & used to inform daily practices ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURS Community Strategic Plan - Outcome Community Strategic Plan Strategy CSP KPI Delivery Program Strategy Operational Plan/Business Plan Action Timeframe Department Responsible Evaluation Method Outcome Sutherland Shire : a caring and supportive community 3.3 Opportunities will be fostered that help build a sense of community Satisfaction that the community is harmonious cohesive and inclusive Leadership Strategy 4.1 Disability awareness and confidence training is provided for executive teams June 2018 People and Culture Awareness and training embedded into leadership training programs Senior leadership team have an increased awareness and added confidence of access and
Inclusion Support program agency to embed inclusion strategies and practices, increase knowledge, skills and confidence of educators. 4.7 Continue to apply for funding through both State and Federal bodies and administer the Inclusion support program for children with disabilities for services across the Sutherland Shire Ongoing Children’s Services Funding is maintained Children enrolled in our services as well as Community based preschools receive specialised support
4.8 Strengthen our connection with disability services in the local area & ways we can respond proactively to the NDIS 2017 – 2019 Children’s Services & that exists with disability services for children enrolled in our services Staff is aware of the services in the community & can confidently refer families where there is a need. A collaborative approach is implemented with disability services where we enrol a child with disabilities.