Date Time Access and Inclusion on agenda Bass Coast Shire Council held an Access and Inclusion Forum recently, to help shape the development of a new Disability Action Plan 2021-2025. Around 65 people with disability, their carers and other key stakeholders who can make a difference in improving the lives of people with disability in Bass Coast attended the forum. The Forum was structured around three key themes: Physical Environment – improving access and safety for people with disability, their families and carers; Services and Support – identifying service gaps and priorities for people with disability, their families and carers; and Community Environment – identifying issues, opportunities and priorities to improve community connection for people with disability, their families and carers. Areas covered included; social connection and engagement (reducing isolation), recreational opportunities, carer support and emergency management.