Access to Services
Indicator Rationale
Access to services is a measure of community connectivity in terms of transport infrastructure, physical distance and urban planning. It is believed that when community members have access to the services they need, when they need them, they are more likely to have feelings of civic engagement and well-being. Not having access to such services can place vulnerable groups at greater disadvantage and signal pockets of social isolation (Bastian, 2000).
This indicator includes the availability of services as a function of distance and accessibility for groups most likely to have a high need for services. Included services are: health services, childcare, respite care, complementary medicines, mental health and outreach services. When measuring accessibility, limited transport options for community members such as parents of young children, young people, older people and people with a disability are also sometimes included.
Data Source
To be investigated further.
Measures
To be investigated further.
Reference
Bastian, A. (ed.) (2000), Monitoring Outcomes, Achieving Goals, The City of
