Articles tagged: Disability
More accessibility needed
A Colac support group has marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities, but they say more needs to be done locally.
Accessibility a ‘game-changer’
Camperdown seven-year-old Goldie Elsum and her family are still getting used to enjoying one of life’s little pleasures that so many people take for granted.
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.
Disability advocate earns state honour
Noel Bates has spent five decades as an advocate for people with disabilities and their families, in particular residents of Colac’s former Colanda Centre.
Nursery benefitting from new business model
A Colac disability employment provider is feeling the benefits of a shift in its business model.
Bowler earns Australian disability team selection
A COLAC man born without a left arm is on track to represent Australia at the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
PLEASE EXPLAIN: Colanda staff angry about closure plans
EMPLOYEES at Colac’s Colanda centre have told union officials they are angry at the lack of consultation from the State Government on the centre’s closure.
JOBS UNCERTAIN: Colanda closure in state budget
THE STATE BUDGET has committed funding for the closure of Colac’s Colanda Residential Services centre, but it is still unclear when the centre will close.
BELLE OF THE BALL: Dream comes true at debutante ball
COLAC’S Courtney Stoddart says being able to attend a debutante ball makes her feel “sparkly”.
Minister at Colanda but still no certainty
THE FUTURE of Colac’s Colanda Centre remains uncertain after a visit from the State Government’s Disability and Ageing Minister to the centre yesterday.
State could privatise Colanda centre jobs
THE DISABILITY workers union says it’s disgusted with a State Government decision which could see almost 200 jobs at Colac’s Colanda Centre privatised.
Colac man’s long-distance charity cycle
A COLAC man will cycle from Adelaide to Geelong in support of young people with disabilities.
Scheme helps transform life
COLAC’S Cheryl Cutting says the National Disability Insurance Scheme has helped transform her life.
Group unveils astronomical creation
A COLAC-based all-abilities drama group unveiled its latest play at a national disability conference.
Bowlers combine to win state title
COLAC lawn bowlers Steve Nelson and Maurie Oates have teamed up to win a state-wide competition which unites able-bodied bowlers with people with a disability.
Chair cuts down access barriers
THE ARRIVAL of a new all-terrain wheelchair at Apollo Bay has helped people with mobility issues access the Great Ocean Walk.
Colanda workers worried for future
ALMOST 200 Colac disability workers are worried they will lose their jobs and working conditions if residents of the city’s Colanda centre move into homes in other cities.
