Guiding Principles

The following principles have guided the development of the AIP 2022–2027 and associated action plan.

Strengths Based

Community and stakeholder assets, strengths and capacities are recognised and built on.

Culturally Safe and Inclusive

Culturally safe and inclusive approaches are used within the work that the Town facilitates, supports and undertakes.

Evidence Based

An evidenced based approach is used by the Town, with a focus on early intervention to enhance the level and scope of social impact.

Shared Responsibility

Addressing access and inclusion barriers is a shared responsibility to create an inclusive community. The Town is supportive of creating environments that foster a shared responsibility.

Innovation and Better Practice

The Town seeks innovative ideas and better practice solutions, with universal design principles integrated into Town policies, procedures and practices.

Sustainability

Integrating sustainability principles in the Town’s approach, resourcing and delivery of access and inclusion endeavours.