Disability
Council service review to begin
A review has started into the future of Colac Otway Shire Council’s aged and disability services, with opportunities ahead for people to participate in the review.
Wildlife park’s support praised
A Lavers Hill wildlife park’s pivot to providing disability support has earned a special award.
Disaster planning keeping disability in mind
Disaster and emergency planning will be able to take into account the needs of people with disabilities, thanks to a new Colac district program.
Changing Places facility funding available
Communities can get funding to build new Changing Places toilets for people with disabilities, with applications for state grants now open.
Early voters’ access limited in Colac
Colac’s early voting centre for the state election has limited disability access, with the closest wheelchair accessible sites an hour away.
Cash for new Changing Place toilet in Colac
Colac’s Memorial Square public toilets have received state funding to improve disability accessibility.
More free RAT kits for disability sector
The State Government has extended a program to provide free rapid antigen tests to eligible people with a disability.
Back in the saddle at RDA Colac
A Colac disability horse-riding service is on the lookout for more clients and volunteers.