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1. Accessibility Of Electronic Banking ServicesThe Australian Bankers' Association (ABA) and its members have been working to improve accessibility of electronic banking services. Under the leadership of the ABA, representatives from member banks, other financial institutions, community groups and retailers have developed draft Industry Standards on electronic banking services. The ABA has asked for feedback on its draft documents. The closing date for submissions on the draft banking industry standards was January 31. But if you haven't yet made a submission and would like to do so, there's still time, but only if you hurry. The draft standards cover:
A working group comprising representatives from banks, other financial institutions, disability and other community groups and retailers has developed the draft industry standards under the leadership of the Australian Bankers’ Association. This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of standards that will, when implemented, make electronic banking services more accessible to older Australians, and people with disability. If you have not already done so, we urge you to read the draft standards and consider making a submission. Submissions don't have to be long and detailed, and can be sent by email. The standards are available in
Braille, print, and large print from The Australian Bankers'
Association, telephone 02 8298 0417. They are also on the
Australian Bankers' Association website, The Australian Bankers' Association has agreed to receive late submissions, but they will need to be in within the next couple of days, as work will begin soon on analysing the responses and preparing the final draft of the standards. Submissions should be emailed to: reception@bankers.asn.au
2. Disability Standard on Access to PremisesThe Australian Building Codes Board has released its "Disability Standard on Access to Premises - Directions report" as part of ongoing work by the ABCB, HREOC, community, government and industry towards a DDA disability standard on access to premises. Links to the report and related media
releases are available on at The report will be of interest to anyone concerned about creating an accessible built environment. It deals with the process of changing the Building Code of Australia and developing a national standard. The report can be accessed through the
Australian Building Codes Board web site at
Copies in print and other alternative formats can be obtained from ABCB 3. Information Session on Development of a Disability Standard on Access to Premises and proposed changes to the Building Code of AustraliaThe Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is holding half-day information sessions designed to provide the community with:
The information sessions are open to interested members of the general public including people with disabilities, design professionals, property owners and operators, the building industry, Local and State/Territory Government, building surveyors, planners and anyone interested in improving access within the built environment. Speakers include representatives from the ABCB, Disability Sector, Property Council of Australia, Attorney General’s Department and the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. Sydney session: Tuesday 19th February, 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm The information sessions are free but you must register if you wish to attend. A registration form follows this Invitation. E-mail: ABCB.Office@ABCB.gov.au Subject - Information sessions. Give your name, contact details, relevant information session and any specific assistance required. 4. Study Of The Effect Of ‘Unmet Need’ Funding For Disability ServicesThe Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has been commissioned by the National Disability Administrators to carry out a study of the effectiveness of ‘unmet needs’ funding for disability services, and to identify any remaining unmet need. The unmet need funding is the additional $210m ($50m from the Commonwealth and $160m from the States/Territories), which was rolled out in 2000-2001. Project objectives The objectives of the project are to:
The outcomes of this research project will inform discussion and negotiations regarding the third CSDA. Study components The project will involve the analysis of a range of information and data—including data from population surveys, administrative collections and financial systems. A search for literature and stories relevant to the study will also be conducted. Issues for discussion with peak organisations An important element will also be discussions with peak organisations representing consumers, carers and non-government service providers. There will probably be three sessions, in Canberra, Melbourne and Queensland (probably Brisbane). The project, in brief, seeks to answer the questions:
These are the main areas that will be explored in these discussions. More detail on issues for discussion will be circulated to participating peak organisations before the discussions take place. Web site and discussion list The Institute is also interested to
receive information from individual people and service
providers who have information and views that would be
useful to consider for the study. A web site and discussion
list will be established on the AIHW website in February -
5. National Folk Festival Access Action PlanThe National Folk Festival, held every year in Canberra, has developed an Access Action Plan, following consultations with people with disability, festival goers, and the wider community. Their plan been lodged with the Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission. The Access Plan will be implemented over several years and will be reviewed after each Festival. One of the new initiatives in the Plan is to have an Access Coordinator. This person will provide a central point for people to feedback, and to take difficulties to so that those things that can be fixed immediately are, and those things that need to be done better can be identified for inclusion in next year's Plan. The organisers of the Festival are looking for 2 people to nominate to be Access Coordinators (so that they also get to enjoy the Festival!) who will operate in rotating shifts during the whole Festival. These people will be considered like other Coordinators and will receive a pass to the whole Festival in return for their contribution. If you, or someone you know, might be interested in being an Access Coordinator please contact Phil Spring in the National Folk Festival office: director@folkfestival.asn.au 6. New On The PDCN Web SiteJust so you know: Here’s a short list of documents we added to the PDCN web site in January: PDCN Bulletin Number 15 – 9th January 2002 Have a look at these recent additions. Tell us what you think of what we have to say. Send an e.mail to: pdcnsw@pdcnsw.org.au 7. Disability Matters Web SitesAccessibility.com.au The website was set up by David Goding, Matt Swan and Nick Morris early in 2000 in response to requests by people overseas for precise travel and tourist information for the 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The website is administered by the "Access Foundation" as a non-profit organisation Mouth Mag Assistive Listening Devices PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A COMMERCIAL WEB SITE. PDCN DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY PRODUCTS OR SUPPLIERS. 8. JOB VACANCY: PDCN ADMINISTRATION OFFICER$33,000 to $35,000 plus Super PDCN seeks an Administration Officer to provide organisational and office support to the committees, volunteers and staff of this peak disability body. We require a proficient user of MS Office with good communication skills, organisational ability and experience of accounts payments. Experience of using Microsoft Outlook and MYOB Accounts programmes would be desirable. 9. JOB VACANCY: PDCN PROJECT OFFICER (ADVOCACY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT)(PLEASE NOTE: 12 month, fixed term contract) SACS Grade 4 $38,200 - $39,400 plus
Super PDCN wishes to employ a skilled and creative development worker who will work as a member of our small to team to support individuals with physical disability throughout NSW to contribute more effectively and confidently to advocacy networks locally, regionally and across the State. We are looking for someone who can develop training and skills development materials, courses, programmes and publications. We need someone who has the confidence, imagination and creative drive to test, develop and use new materials with people with physical disability in a range of locations and from a variety of backgrounds. Applications from people with disability are especially welcome Job Packs from PDCN on pdcnsw@pdcnsw.org.au or 02 9552 1606 - 1800 688 831 (Free Call) (Please tell us which vacancy you want us to send details of) Both positions are funded by the grant provided to PDCN by the NSW Government’s Department of Ageing Disability & Home Care. 10. JOB VACANCY: AQA ADVOCACY AND INFORMATION MANAGERThe Australian Quadriplegic Association is looking for an Advocacy and Information Manager to work in its headquarters. Duties include:
Contact Digby Hughes on (02) 9661 8855 for an information package. Applications marked “Private and Confidential” and including two recent referees will be accepted up until Monday the 11th February 2002 and can be forwarded to: Digby Hughes
Dougie Herd, PDCN Executive
Officer Tel: (02) 9552 1606; 1 800 688 831
PDC NSW Inc is funded by the NSW Government's Ageing and Disability Department. Views expressed by PDC NSW Inc are not necessarily endorsed by the NSW Government.
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