Access Recreation

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Key Policies

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:06:21 EST

Privacy Policy | Complaints Policy | Statement of Rights and Responsibilities

Privacy

Your personal information is important to us. We recognise that your privacy is very important to you too and that you have a right to access and control personal information held by us about you. We know that providing personal information is an act of trust and we take that very seriously.

Our Privacy Policy describes how we handle and protect your personal information and safeguard your privacy.

If you make us aware of any concerns or problems with the way we treat your privacy, we will take these issues seriously and work to address these concerns.

For further information about privacy issues in Australia visit the Australian Federal Privacy Commissioner's website.

Download our Privacy Policy

Complaints

Complaints about any aspect of Access Recreation's management of their personal information should be directed in writing to:

The Manager
Access Recreation Inc.
PO Box 1146
Rockhampton Qld 4700

Fax: 07 4922 5412 or Email: enquiries@accessrec.org.au

Download the Complaints Policy

Statement of Rights & Responsibilities

Access Recreation is committed to providing quality services to people receiving services and considers that individual rights are integral to service quality. The association believes that Peoples should be well informed about their rights as a service user, and be confident that these will be respected by service providers such as Access Recreation.

As well, Access Recreation believes that people should be well informed about the responsibilities expected of them as a service user, and that workers should be confident that these will be respected and fulfilled by the individual (or carer/advocate).

This Statement of Rights and Responsibilities is limited to those rights relevant to people with disability who are receiving services from Access Recreation. It does not incorporate legal rights, perceived social or moral rights, other rights as detailed in domestic legislation, or United Nations declarations. However, Access Recreation and its workers acknowledge that people with disability have the same rights as all other Queensland and Australian citizens.

Rights

to have a personal advocate act or speak on your behalf in any matter
to make a complaint without fear of retribution
to have a process available to deal with any concerns you may have about the service or to resolve disputes (this is outlined on the Complaints Procedure sheet in Access Recreation's Information Kit)
to be treated with courtesy, dignity and respect
to have your privacy respected
to be protected from abuse, neglect & exploitation
to not be discriminated against because of type or degree of disability, cultural background, race, sex, religion, or financial circumstances
to have the service you're using explained to you
to receive an efficient service of good quality
to be provided with opportunities to enhance and promote positive image, competencies, and social status
to be provided with opportunities to realise physical, social, spiritual, emotional and intellectual development
to the least restrictive alternative in all support provided, so as to least restrict your rights and opportunities
to flexible services which can change as your needs change (within funding limitations)
to make decisions about all services received, including the right to decline a service
to recognition of individual needs and goals
to use ordinary community settings and facilities which are available to all other citizens
to opportunities for the development and maintenance of skills
to have all personal information recorded (or otherwise known) about you treated confidentially
to access all personal information recorded about you
to access information about Access Recreation which is readily available to the general public
to withhold or give consent which enables Access Recreation to seek information about you from, or provide information about you to, other service providers
to information about other services available
to pay for all fees associated with services received
to become a financial member of Access Recreation, giving you voting eligibility at general meetings

Responsibilities

to treat workers with courtesy and respect, and to refrain from abuse
to conduct yourself in a socially acceptable manner, and treat other members of the public with courtesy and consideration
to work co-operatively with the worker to develop, implement and review an individualised Service Plan on your behalf
to be committed to achieving your goals as identified in your individualised Service Plan, and to persevere even when you might get despondent, bored, or frustrated
to inform the worker of any changes you'd like to introduce to your Service Plan
to give as much notice as possible to the worker if you are unable to meet a scheduled appointment eg. if you are sick, or otherwise cannot participate in the planned activity, phone the worker as soon as possible and negotiate an alternative arrangement
to contact the worker if you haven't been able to keep an appointment, and explain what happened
to discuss all matters related to the service you are receiving, and ask questions so that you are fully informed, and so that you do not make assumptions
manage your own personal care as much as possible, and at least to the extent agreed in the Service Plan
be prepared by:
- knowing what your activity is on that day
- being where and when you have arranged to meet the worker
- wearing clothing which is appropriate to your particular activity on that day
- being appropriately groomed for the particular activity on that day
- having any special equipment or items necessary for participating in your activity
- having enough money with you on the day to cover your own activity and transport expenses
- being aware of your own personal safety, and if possible, that of others around you

Hire of Meeting Room

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:56:44 EST

Access Recreation's Meeting Room is available for hire.

Located at the corner of Caroline Street and Upper Dawson Road Rockhampton, this medium sized room is ideal to conduct your meetings, interviews, training or other business.

Features:

Air conditioned room with kitchenette and fridge
Easy to locate private setting in quiet, suburban Allenstown
Fully wheelchair accessible (including toilets and off-street car parking)
Comfortable chairs with armrests for up to 32 people
You arrange the catering. Professional caterers in close proximity, or adjourn to the nearby "Allies" pub for lunch, dinner or drinks.

Additional equipment available:

No Charge	Charges Apply
Data point for internet access	Professional Teleconference Phone
2 Velcro Display Boards	Overhead Projector & Screen
Equipment Trolley	Electronic Whiteboard
Televideo	Data Projector
Lectern	DVD Player
Urn, Kettle, Coffee Warmers, Crockery, Cutlery, Glassware	Flip Chart

Why Choose our Venue?

By hiring our Meeting Room, you'll be supporting a local, non-profit community organisation which supports local people with disabilities to participate in recreation activities and community life. Income generated from the hire of our Meeting Room enables us to better support the people we serve.

Bookings

Phone 07 4922 7151 for inspections and/or bookings. Competitive rates apply.

Meeting Room Hire Agreement Form

Scale of Fees

Services

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POLO

POLO (Purchase of Lifestyle Options)

POLO is a service for people with disabilities who either live locally, or are visiting Rockhampton, and who want to purchase services on a casual or temporary basis:

To discover and participate in events and activities
To enjoy a holiday away or attend specific social events
To maintain friendships and develop new relationships
To work towards the achievement of personal lifestyle goals
To participate in a variety of enjoyable recreation options, or simply have fun!

The target audience for this program does not necessarily need to have a formal diagnosis of disability.

Lifeworks

Lifeworks is an on-going community access service for individuals with disabilities who require support to access a variety of experiences, activities and relationships which are of significance to, and valued by the individual. Services are flexible around individual needs, but can broadly be described as almost any out of home activity except employment or vocational education.

Eligibility Criteria for Lifeworks:

People with a permanent disability
Aged between 5 and 65 years
Living in Rockhampton area
Have own individual funding package

If necessary, Access Recreation can assist an individual or his/her family to develop a funding application on their behalf and submit it to the relevant government department.

Leisure Lifestyles

Leisure Lifestyles is a time-limited recreation service, assisting individuals with disabilities to pursue an activity of their choice, within community settings, with their non-disabled peers. When people are able to pursue their activity without assistance from the worker, support is gradually withdrawn to the point of disengagement from direct service. Support can be provided for a maximum of two years.

Eligibility Criteria for Leisure Lifestyles:

People with a permanent disability, 5-65 years
Live in Rockhampton area
Will work with staff to achieve recreation goals
Not receiving similar services elsewhere
No foreseeable barriers to pursuing their chosen activity without support from Access Recreation

A waiting list exists for Leisure Lifestyle services.

Access For All

Access For All provides a watching brief on issues of physical access into and within public buildings, facilities and transport options. Local lobbying to improve access and participation by people with disabilities, and various other actions are taken at a systemic level. Support is given to actions taken by allied agencies.

Referral

People can self refer, or be referred by families, local service providers in the health and disability sectors, or any other party with an interest in the individual's quality of life. Referrals must have the person's consent.

Referral Form

Membership

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:50:18 EST

Individuals, organisations and corporate bodies who support the work of Access Recreation are invited to apply for membership, providing an avenue to shape and aid the activities pursued by the organisation.

Membership Application form

Employment

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:49:09 EST

Information for Prospective Employees

We provide support to people who experience any type of disability, and tailor that service to the needs of the specific individual, and where relevant, to their family or carers. Our workers have to fit in with the needs and interests of the people being served, not the other way around. The SACS (Social & Community Services) Award applies at Access Recreation.

There are six types of paid roles in this organisation:

Lifestyle Support Workers (several part-time & casual positions, hours vary) - direct support
Recreation Workers (two positions, 1 full-time, 1 part-time) - direct support
Administration Officer (two positions, part time)
Services Manager (one position, part time)
Operations Manager (one position, full-time)
Cleaner (one position, casual)

Vacant positions will be advertised.

ESSENTIAL PRE-REQUISITES ( non-negotiable requirements for all direct support workers)

Must have/retain a current Qld "C" class driver's licence
Must be prepared to use own vehicle for work purposes, and have it comprehensively insured with endorsement for carrying passengers, including colleagues and people with disabilities and their families as part of their work related duties - copy to be provided by incumbent at induction. Such vehicle is to be maintained in a safe and roadworthy condition at all times, with the vehicle being kept clean and free of any item that could impact on the driver's access to vehicular controls, and the safe, comfortable transit of passengers
Must be prepared to use own mobile phone for work purposes
Must have a current First Aid certificate
Must be able to communicate well in English - other languages or forms of communication would be well regarded
Must have/retain (or be prepared to make application for) a Disability Services Positive Notice Card
Must have/retain (or be preapred to make application for) a Positive Notice (Blue Card) for Child Related Employment

Application should include:

A cover letter
A current resume
Completed Employment Application form must
Response to Selection Criteria, if requested

If accepted, an employment contract (incorporating a 3 month probation period) is signed. All unsuccessful applicants are advised of the outcome of the recruitment process.

All new employees undergo an induction and orientation prior to commencing their usual duties. On-going training is encouraged and provided.

Workers must be willing to work within Access Recreation's Operational Framework; abide by the association's Code of Conduct, Queensland's Disability Services Standards, and the Disability Services Act (Queensland) 2006.

Current Vacancies

We are currently recruiting for the part time/casual position of Lifestyle Support Worker

Please email us for a Position Description.

Download the Application for Employment Form

Helpful Links

Wed, 28 May 2008 10:18:06 EST

Training

Community Resource Unit www.cru.org.au

Disability Sector Training Fund www.disability.qld.gov.au/suppserv/providers/for_training.cfm

Social Role Valorisation

Kendrick Consulting Services www.kendrickconsulting.org

Social Role Valorisation [SRV] www.socialrolevalorization.com

DILIGIO www.diligio.com

Social Role Valorisation Implementation Project www.socialrolevalorization.com/

Foundations Forum www.longwalk.info/FF/FFHomepage.html

Values in Action Association Inc. www.viaa.org.au/

Legal

Office of Public Advocate www.justice.qld.gov.au/guardian/pa.htm

Office of Adult Guardian www.justice.qld.gov.au/guardian/ag.htm

Rees R & Sydney Jones www.reesjones.com.au/

Access Issues

Rockhampton Regional Council www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au

Australia for All Alliance www.australiaforall.com.au

Association of Consultants in Access, Australia http://www.access.asn.au/

Advocacy

Queensland Advocacy Incorporated www.qai.org.au

Queensland Parents for People with a Disability www.qppd.org

Capricorn Citizen Advocacy - 3/118 George Street Rockhampton Q 4700 - Phone 49220299 - Email: citizen@irock.com.au

Citizen Advocacy www.citizenadvocacy.com/index.htm

Peak Bodies

National Disability Services www.nds.org.au

Queensland Council of Social Service www.qcoss.org.au

NICAN www.nican.com.au

National Ethnic Disability Alliance www.neda.org.au

Australian Federation of Disability Organisations www.afdo.org.au/

Disability Alliance http://www.disabilityalliance.org.au/

National Council on Intellectual Disability http://www.ncid.org.au/

Equipment

LifeTec Queensland www.lifetec.org.au

Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme www.health.qld.gov.au/mass/

Human Rights

Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission www.hreoc.gov.au

Anti-Discrimination Commission of Queensland www.adcq.qld.gov.au

Government

Disability Services Queensland www.disability.qld.gov.au

Regional Disability Council http://www.disability.qld.gov.au/community/disability-councils/regional-council.html

Dept Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs http://www.facs.gov.au/

Centrelink http://www.centrelink.gov.au/

Futures Planning

Pave the Way www.pavetheway.org.au

Industrial Reform/Human Resource Management

Employer Services - IR Consultant to The Queensland Community Services Employers Association www.employerservices.com.au

Local Events, Organisations & Places to Visit

Rockhampton City Council www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au

Walter Reid Cultural Centre - cnr East Street & Derby Street Rockhampton - Phone: 4936 8287 - Email: walterreid@rcc.qld.gov.au

Capricorn Tourism www.capricorntourism.com.au

http://www.qdn.org.au/ a statewide network of people with disability

Our Vision

Wed, 28 May 2008 10:17:21 EST

Our Vision

A society which is enriched by its welcome, support, respect and inclusion of people with disabilities, in all opportunities available to Australian citizens to lead satisfying and valued lifestyles.

Access Recreation's vision is underpinned by the assumptions and beliefs articulated in its Values Statement

Our Mission

To support people with disabilities to live better lives through the attainment of valued social roles.

enhance image and competencies through the development of personal, social and leisure skills
facilitate the establishment of freely given relationships with non-disabled peers
support meaningful participation in social, recreation and community events and activities
build self confidence, create interdependence and encourage self determination
enable participation, contribution, belonging and membership as valued citizens

Key Actions

enhance image and competencies through the development of personal, social and leisure skills
facilitate the establishment of freely given relationships with non-disabled peers
support meaningful participation in social, recreation and community events and activities
build self confidence, create interdependence and encourage self determination
enable participation, contribution, belonging and membership as valued citizens

The Built Environment

Wed, 21 May 2008 14:28:35 EST

Over the last several years, work has been undertaken on revising the current disability access provisions of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and the development of a Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Disability Standard on Access to Premises. Finalising the Access to Premises Standard will address the current inconsistencies and confusions between building law and discrimination law.

Until the Access to Premises Standard is adopted, it is suggested that those responsible for the design, construction and certification and operation of buildings address their responsibilities under the DDA with reference to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission's Advisory Note on Access to Premises which can be found at: http://www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_rights/standards/Access_to_premises/premises_advisory.html

Spinal Injuries Association

Along with the Spinal Injuries Association (in Queensland), Access Recreation believes that accessibility is a human and civil right and that an accessible built environment is a better and safer environment for all.

The Spinal Injuries association undertakes access advocacy and lobbying to achieve equity, equal opportunity and non discriminatory access to accommodation, transport, education, employment, recreation and services (retail, government, medical).

Through their Access Solutions division, the Spinal Injuries Association assists individuals and groups in dealing with access issues that affect their daily lives. For more information, go to: http://www.spinal.com.au

Access Consultants

Individuals and organisations seeking advice about access issues related to the built environment can obtain current and accurate information from the Association of Consultants in Access, Australia Inc. Their web address is: http://www.access.asn.au/

Australian Building Codes Board

(ABCB) is responsible for building regulatory matters Their web address is http://www.abcb.gov.au/

Standards Australia

Standards Australia develops Australian Standards® of public benefit and national interest and supports excellence in design and innovation through the Australian Design Awards. The AS 1428, Design for access and mobility series, provides design requirements for buildings encompassing the specific needs of people with disabilities. It includes:

AS 1428.1-2001		Design for access and mobility - General requirements for access - New building work
AS 1428.2-1992		Design for access and mobility - Enhanced and additional requirements - Buildings and facilities
AS 1428.3-1992		Design for access and mobility - Requirements for children & adolescents with physical disabilities
AS/NZS 1428.4:2002		Design for access and mobility - Tactile indicators

For further information visit the Standards Australia web site at: http://www.standards.org.au/

Access For All Alliance Inc.

Access for All Alliance Inc hosts a website with a range of information primarily related to accessible tourism in Australia. For further information visit their site at http://www.australiaforall.com.au/