BA4A (Boroondara Access 4 All) Network

The network aims to develop real and alternative access, inclusion and social options for people with disabilities.

Role

The network will:

  • initiate quality partnerships between service providers and the community
  • create an open consultative and collaborative approach with all stakeholders
  • champion individual choice, community inclusion and participation for people with disabilities
  • invite external people for information and advice where required to support the network
  • advocate for improved services, promote change, and enhance the capacity of local communities
  • support people with disabilities to become active citizens who fully participate in their communities.

Membership

The network is open to all people with an interest in issues affecting people with a disability who either live or work within the City of Boroondara.

If you are interested in joining the network:

Network goals

  • establish a social network that engages the person requiring support
  • develop innovative lifestyle choices and support options
  • adopt a collaborative approach in all planning and delivery outcomes
  • establish cost neutral resource opportunities
  • provide a framework of sustainability and reliability
  • meet the identified need/s of individual participants thorough real, meaningful and valued ways
  • support and lead participant ownership of programs and activities
  • develop viable, innovative, person centred and community inclusive approach to service provision
  • realisation of a contemporary model of service delivery
  • address the changing needs of an aging population.

2012 meeting dates and locations

Meetings will commence at 11am and finish around 1pm.

Locations vary around the community.

2012 scheduled dates:

Minutes

For more information

  • phone: 9278 4777 - David Williams, Metro Access Project Worker
  • email: MetroAccess Project Officer
  • TTY 9278 4848 (for speech or hearing impaired)

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