Victoria Police to host All Abilities Community Day

VICTORIA Police is inviting everyone to join them at the Surf Coast All Abilities Community Day, to be held next week.

The event, to be held at Elephant Walk in Torquay, is a way for police and people with disability to come together in a safe and inclusive environment.
It is aimed at protecting and enforcing the rights of people with disabilities.

The event also aims to humanise police members, breaking down barriers for many people with a disability, who might have been fearful of police in the past.

Attractions will include stalls from genU and other service providers, a demonstration by VICSES, and a possible appearance by Victoria Police’s Air Wing.

A Victoria Police spokesperson said Victoria Police was proud to be involved in the event and hoped it increases the community’s awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities.

The event is supported by Commonwealth Bank.

Victoria Police recently introduced Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs) to police stations across the state.

The DLOs are police officers who serve as contact points for the disability community, and are trained to understand the issues relevant to the disability community.

DLOs provide advice on personal safety and protection, help with reporting crime to police, and support in navigating police services.

They also work with their local disability community to help build stronger connections and support their colleagues to better engage with and understand issues relevant to the disability community.

The Surf Coast All Abilities Community Day will be held at Elephant Walk, The Esplanade, Torquay on November 24 from 10am until 1pm.