Feedback closed 30 November 2024.
When something is accessible, everyone can use it. When something is inclusive, everyone can take part.
We are updating our Disability Inclusion Action Plan for 2025 to 2029 and we are asking for your help.
The initial round of feedback has now closed. Thanks to everyone who took part.
We are now reviewing feedback to inform the Draft Action Plan that will go to Council later this year.
Summary of feedback activities
Overall, we have captured over 280 bits of feedback across the following activities:
- 56 responses to Community Survey
- Approx 150 people engaged across 4 Farmers Markets.
- 4 x 1:1 sessions.
- Disability Sector Workshop - 8 services and community groups represented
- Accessible Beaches Workshop - 10 services and community groups represented.
In February we will partner with the Queer Family to deliver another consultation workshop.
We'll also be working with Sandhills Childcare Centre to incorporate children's and young people's views.
Key themes collected so far
- Beach accessibility – greater access to beach and amenities – installing changing places facilities/inclusion of hoist
- Inclusive recruitment practices led by Council – promotion of people with disability working at Council, promotion of inclusive and safe work culture
- Accessible and inclusive events
- Collaboration with local businesses and tourism groups, educate and advocate access and inclusion benefits
- Work with community to promote awareness and understanding of diversity of disability and needs
- Maintenance of footpaths – ensuring accessibility and complete connection
- Prioritising the incorporation of Universal Design Principles in our planning.