The City of Busselton is committed to facilitating and maintaining a high standard of services that encompass the inclusion of all people regardless of social, economic, cultural and physical backgrounds.

This plan sets the stage for responding to diversity. It looks at ways we can ensure that the disability, indigenous, culturally and linguistically diverse sectors are more aware, more involved, more responsive to one another and more included in the broader community by increased communication and engagement practices.

Diversity in this context is characterised by people who either reside in the area or are visiting from other ethnic and indigenous backgrounds, from different countries, speak different languages, have differing levels of physical and intellectual abilities.

This plan has been designed as a tool to assist Council to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Disability Services Act 1994 but has been expanded to encompass the needs of all members of the community. It has a particular focus on nurturing a community where diversity, difference and a sense of identity is respected and valued. These values are underpinned by a commitment to the creation of fair and equitable access for all residents and visitors to the City of Busselton.

The vision for an accessible and inclusive community will concentrate on six key areas:

1. Existing services
2. Access to buildings and facilities
3. Information and communication
4. Advice and services
5. Opportunities to make complaints
6. Opportunities to participate in any public consultation

The Access & Inclusion Committee held their first meeting in January 2007 and meet quarterly to oversee the implementation of the Plan. 

For more information contact Community Development Officer Kathryn Davey on (08) 9781 0496 or kathryn.davy@busselton.wa.gov.au

Please refer to the attachment below for your copy of the Access & Inclusion Plan.