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Information about rural access, Indigo Disability Advisory Committee and links to useful websites.

Rural Access

The goal of Rural Access is to build a more inclusive community so that disability is no longer a barrier to participation in community life. The focus is on working in partnership with the community, service providers, people with disabilities, their carers and friends to increase the opportunities available for people with disabilities to participate in community life.

The Rural Access worker aims to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities, through such things as:

Improving community understanding about the needs and barriers of people with disabilities in their community.
Develop and implement projects which respond to needs and priorities.
Ensure that the needs of people with disabilities are included in community planning.
Developing easier ways for people to access information they need about services, community activities and issues.

The Rural Access program is a partnership between Indigo Shire Council, Towong Shire Council and Wodonga City Council.

The Rural Access Worker is located at the Shire Office in Beechworth and can be contacted by telephoning (03) 5728 8027 or 1300 365 003

Indigo Disability Advisory Committee (IDAC)

This Committee has been established to provide advice to council on a range of issues relating to disability including access, equity, and community awareness. Further information can be obtained from the Rural Access Worker

Disabled Parking Scheme

Local Councils administer the Disabled Persons Parking Scheme in Victoria. There are 2 categories for different levels of disability:

Category 1 Blue & White label - is entitled to park a vehicle in a bay reserved for disabled motorists only.

Category 2 Green & White label - may park a vehicle in an ordinary parking area for twice the specific time and are not entitled to park in the reserved bay for disabled motorist.

To apply for a permit you will need to complete the application form prior to forwarding it to your doctor. The application form can be obtained from Council Offices. For further information or if you would like an application form posted out to you please call (03) 5728 8033 and speak to our Aged Services Administration Officer.