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Nine Bass Coast Shire organisations get $1000 for upgrades from council Building Disability Inclusive Organisations Grants
Successful funding applications for Bass Coast Shire Council's Building Disability Inclusive Businesses and Community Organisations Grants Program.
Nine local businesses and community organisations are improving access for people with disability, with up to $1000 in funding from Bass Coast Shire Council's Building Disability Inclusive Businesses and Community Organisations Grants Program.
Bass Coast Shire Council is committed to improving access and inclusion for people with disability who visit, live in or work in our Shire
Facility improvements
The funding will be used to make access and inclusion improvements to buildings, services and/or activities. The successful applicants are:
- Bass Coast Adult Learning auspice for Kate Harmon - Beyond the Lens Photography - photographic book and story of achievement by a local photographer with disability
- San Remo Osteopathy - Accessible chairs for the waiting room
- Anglican Parish of Bass, Phillip Island - Extension of existing pathway to connect to main pathway networks to building onsite
- Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre at Mitchell House Inc - Auspice for the Harvest Centre - external and internal rubber wedge ramps at main entry for wheelchair access to Harvest Centre
- Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club Inc - Starfish Nippers specialised equipment for aquatic program for youth with disabilities
- Cowes Yacht Club - Internal rubber wedge ramp between main rooms inside Clubhouse to provide wheelchair access
- National Vietnam Veterans Museum Ltd - Pathway extension (and accessible drop off/pick up Zone) from car park to main entry of Museum
- Bear Street Gallery, Inverloch - Internal rubber wedge ramp from gallery to cafe for wheelchair access
- Bluette Cafe, Inverloch - Internal rubber wedge ramp from cafe into gallery for wheelchair access
Bass Coast Shire Mayor, Cr Michael Whelan said the annual Grants Program provides a wonderful opportunity for businesses and community groups to ensure their facilities and services can be utilised by more people, with a wider range of abilities.
Access for people disability
Cr Whelan said, "Congratulations to the recipients of the funding, who are committed to making their business or group more accessible and inclusive for people with disability. We know that a healthy community is one that provides everyone with the opportunity to participate, connect and contribute, which is why these small investments can make a huge difference."
"People with disabilities are often faced with barriers that prevent them from participating in everyday life, so it is fantastic to see the response to this Program, from businesses and community groups dedicated to reducing these barriers," Cr Whelan concluded.
For more information please contact council's Access and Healthy Ageing Officer on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211. If you are deaf and/or find it hard hearing or speaking with people who use a phone please contact council via the National Relay Service
Pictures from National Vietnam Veterans Museum Facebook page, San Remo Osteopathy Facebook page, Bear Street Inverloch Facebook page and Cowes Yacht Club website .
Source: www.gippsland.com
Published by: news@gippsland.com
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