State Government Access Initiatives and Awards(Government agencies in alphabetical order)

State Government Department/agency / Initiative / Awards
Albany Secondary Education Support Centre and Geographe Education Support Centre, Busselton / 2009 Count Me In Schools Award (secondary)
Art Gallery of Western Australia / Providing greater access to the Rodin exhibition, and for improving access to facilities for the 'Sensation' exhibition. / 2005 Accessible Communities Award for State Government
2005 Dr Louisa Alessandri Award for Excellence
Ballajura Community College / 2007 Count Us In Schools Award (secondary)
Castletown Primary School, Esperance / 2009 Count Me In Schools Award (primary)
Collie Valley Coalition of Primary Schools / 2007 Count Us In Schools Award (primary)
Creaney Education Support Centre / 2008 Count Us In Schools Award (primary)
Department of Transport / Access and mobility maps / 2011 Count Me In Award for State Government
Eastern Hills Senior High School / 2008 Count Us In Schools Award (secondary)
Edith Cowan University / Community Links: “Working together to embrace diversity” project / Commendation—2006 Accessible Communities Awards (State Government Category)
Great Southern Institute of Technology, Albany / Certificate 1 Hospitality Course / 2010 Count Me In Award for Education and Training (post school)
Mount Lockyer Primary School / 2006 Accessible Communities Award for State Government
Office of the Public Advocate, East Perth / Community Guardianship Program / 2010 Count Me In Award for State Government
2010 Dr Louisa Alessandri Award for Excellence
South West Regional College of TAFE / 2009 Count Me In Award for State Government
Swan TAFE / 2008 Count Us In Award for State Government
University of Western Australia / 2007 Count Us In Award for State Government

Western Australian Electoral Commission

/ e-Voting trial. / Commendation—2007 Count Us In Awards (State Government Category)
WA Police Services / SMSAssist©— To provide a means for people with speech and hearing disabilities to contact the police via SMS.

Local Government Access Initiatives and Awards(Local Government Authorities in alphabetical order)

Local Government Authority / Initiative / Awards
Armadale (City) / Armadale Aquatic Centre.
Publications in alternative formats.
Bassendean (Town) / Enquiry by Design—inclusive consultation strategy. / 2009 Count Me In Award for Local Government
2009 Dr Louisa Alessandri Award for Excellence
Cambridge (Town) / Accessible playgrounds.
Canning (City) / Riverton Leisureplex.
Carnamah (Shire) / Improvements throughout the Shire, including those made to footpaths, the swimming pool and the historic Town Hall. / Commendation —2005 Accessible Communities Awards (small Local Government Category)
Carnarvon (Shire) / 2008 Count Us In Award for Local Government
2008 Dr Louisa Alessandri Award for Excellence
Claremont (Town) / Remembrance Sensory Garden.
Cockburn(City) / Inclusive ‘Youth Outrage' school holiday program. / 2006 Accessible Communities Award for Local Government
Dardanup (Shire) / Improving the level of access throughout the Shire including public buildings, footpaths, leisure facilities and parks. / 2005 Accessible Communities Award for Local Government (small)
Fremantle (City) / Universal access remedial works program.

Access and mobility map.

Mandurah(City) / Intework employment program
Access Mandurah Project. / 2010 Count Me In Award for Local Government
Commendation—2007 Count Us In Awards (Local Government Category)
Manjimup (Shire) / Increasing accessibility of the AquaCentre. / Commendation—2006 Accessible Communities Awards (Local Government Category)
Melville (City) / Inclusive outdoor facilities and services—Piney Lakes Sensory Play Park and the Activelink Program.
Accessible venue information. / 2011 Count Me In Award for Local Government
2011 Dr Louisa Alessandri Award for Excellence
2007 Count Us In Award for Local Government
Rockingham(City) / Access to Water Initiative. / 2010 Disability Future Directions Award
2005 Accessible Communities Award for Local Government (large)
Subiaco (City) / Health services access project
Swan (City) /

Promoting inclusion and participation for marginalised groups.

/ Commendation—2005 Accessible Communities Awards (large Local Government Category)
Tambellup (Shire) /

Accessible toilet block and dual use pathways.

Vincent (Town) / Private accessible parking.
Vincent Improved Access Awards.
Wanneroo(City) / Dolphin Aquatic Education Program. / 2005 Accessible Communities Award for Local Government (large)

Community and individual Initiatives and Awards(organisations/individuals in alphabetical order)

Organisation or person’s name / Initiative / Awards
About Bike Hire / Companion Card affiliation / 2011 Count Me In Award for Customer Service
Allan-Zinner, Kerry / 2009 Count Us In Individual Award
Atkinson, Peter / Quad Dreamers / 2011 Count Me In Award for an Individual
ATLAS / Leisure Buddy and SPEAK OUT Leadership Programs. / 2006 Count Us In Community Organisation Award
2006 Dr Louisa Alessandri Award for Excellence
Australian Schools of Tourism and Hotel Management of Bunbury / Tailoring a course to meet the needs of students with disabilities and supporting them to successfully complete the course. / 2005 Accessible Communities Private Businesses Award (large)

BHP Billiton Iron Ore

/ Modifications to houses in Newman to ensure residents with disabilities can continue to live in the town and for providing funding to improve access to other shire facilities. / Commendation—2005 Accessible Communities Awards (Businesses Category)
Bianchi, Dominic / 2006 Accessible Communities Individual Award
BSP Plumbing of Malaga / Providing work experience opportunities to students with autism spectrum disorders. / 2005 Accessible Communities Private Businesses Award (small)
Coogee Beach Surf Lifesaving Club / Actively encouraging people with disabilities to become valued club members. / 2005 Accessible Communities Community Organisation Award
Down Syndrome Association / Program to help teachers better include students with Down Syndrome as well as for a range of other services. / 2005 Accessible Communities Community Organisation Award
Gatti, Kylie / 2005 Accessible Communities Individual Award
Growing towards wellness / Training opportunities / 2011 Count Me In Award for post school/tertiary education and training
Intework / Employment program City of Mandurah / 2010 Barry MacKinnon Award for Employment (Highly Commended)
Johnny Young Talent School / Inclusive performance classes / 2011 Count Me In Award for Customer Service
Leaney, Rosalie / 2007 Count Us In Individual Award
Loose Goose Chalets / 2008 Count Us In Business Award
Mandurah Catholic College and Peel Volunteer Resource Centre / Community Schools Program / 2011 Count Me In Award for primary and secondary schools
Mandurah Taxis / 2009 Count Us In Business Award
Newman YMCA / 2007 Count Us In Community Organisations Award
Parker, Kim / 2010 Count Me In Award for an Individual
Perth Regional Roof Trusses (PRRT) / Providing employment opportunities to people with hearing impairment. / 2006 Accessible Communities Private Sector Award
Pilbara Outback Safaris of Port Hedland / Providing supported outback adventure holidays for people with disabilities in specially designed transport. / 2005 Accessible Communities Private Businesses Award (small)
Skywest / Skywest is the first airline in Australia to sign up to the Companion Card program. / Commendation—2007 Count Us In Awards (Business Category)
Solar Dwelling / Universal housing design / 2011 Disability Future Directions Award
South West Printing and Publishing / 2009 Barry MacKinnon Award for Employment
Stefanelli Group of Companies / 2007 Count Us In Private Sector Award
2007 Dr Louisa Alessandri Award for Excellence
Stems Floral Design / 2008 Barry MacKinnon Award for Employment

Technology Assisting Disability WA (TADWA)

/ Designing, constructing and maintaining aids and equipment. / Commendation—2005 Accessible Communities Awards (Community Category)
Teede, Alison / Employment at Vancouver Cafe / 2011 Barry MacKinnon Award for Employment
2011 Dr Louisa Alessandri Award for Excellence
University of the Third Age, Perth Theatre Trust / 2005 Accessible Communities Seniors Award
Wanslea Family Services / 2006 Count Us In Seniors Award

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