{"id":150772,"date":"2024-11-29T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=150772"},"modified":"2024-11-28T10:32:13","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T23:32:13","slug":"crowd-enjoys-inclusive-day-in-torquay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/crowd-enjoys-inclusive-day-in-torquay\/","title":{"rendered":"Crowd enjoys inclusive day in Torquay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>VICTORIA Police hosted an event on Sunday that saw people of all abilities come together for a day of fun, connection and inclusivity in Torquay.<\/p>\n<p>The Surf Coast All Abilities Community Day at Elephant Walk was a chance for people with disabilities to connect with local police officers in a safe, supportive environment.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/B07K8830-NeilClende_30810.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Neil Clendenning, Diane Solomon from VICSES hard at work during the car rescue simulation. Photos: PETER MARSHALL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Attendees had the chance to learn about Victoria Police&#8217;s new Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs), who aim to build understanding and provide guidance on safety and accessibility, and are trained to understand the issues relevant to the disability community.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/B07K8930-RobGervaso_59240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LEFT: Rob Gervasoni, Bec Spiteri, Sam Chapman and Rachel Schanjko from genU. RIGHT: The four horses from Victoria Police&#8217;s Mounted Branch were popular with the crowd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>DLOs are located across Victoria in every Police Service Area, including at the Torquay and Geelong stations.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/B07K8909-AbbyIrwin-_79813.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Abby Irwin and Kristin Winberry from Leisure Networks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Event highlights included a live demonstration by VICSES volunteers, who used the &#8220;jaws of life&#8221; and other tools to simulate a car rescue; and an appearance by four horses (and their riders) from Victoria Police&#8217;s Mounted Branch, which proved popular with the crowd.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/B07K9024-Policehor_58764.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Four horses from Victoria Police&#8217;s Mounted Branch attended the event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There were representatives from about 20 disability support agencies for people to learn about the many services available. Stallholders included Access Your Supports, Maud Care, Hearing Australia, are-able, Meli, Buddiup, Baked By Us, Geelong Disability Services, Leisure Networks, All Aboard Disability Support Services, MyTime, the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_151030\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-151030\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-151030\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/all-aboard-cropped.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/all-aboard-cropped.jpg 600w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/all-aboard-cropped-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-151030\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Isabella Marshall, Savannah Hibbs, Belinda Cini, Helen Cini and Kate Marshall, from All Aboard Disability Support Services.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This event is a great way for police and people with disability to come together in a safe and inclusive environment,&#8221; Sergeant Ben Korevaar from Torquay Police said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve had dozens of our police members involved in the event \u2013 including our Disability Liaison Officers \u2013 who have been working with our local disability community to help build stronger and meaningful connections.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are proud to be involved in the event and hope it increases the community&#8217;s awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VICTORIA Police hosted an event on Sunday that saw people of all abilities come together for a day of fun, connection and inclusivity in Torquay. 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