Document Type

Policy document

Publication Date

2005

Subject Area

Transport policy - Disadvantage

Abstract

The report outlines the Victorian Government’s proposed long-term framework for providing new and improved opportunities for people, groups and places to overcome disadvantage. The framework identifies a number of ways to address the issues, these include: reducing barriers to opportunity; ensuring that universal services provide equal opportunity for all; strengthening assistance to disadvantaged groups; providing targeted support to the highest risk areas; involving communities in decisions affecting their lives and making it easier to work with Government. Of special interest are some of the new initiatives to help small regional communities. For example, the ‘Transport Connections Program’ delivered innovative transport solutions in rural and regional communities, including the coordination of community bus services to reduce duplication and the alteration of public bus routes to better meet passenger requirements. [Country: Australia]