April Update

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our online Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2022-2026 survey and workshops last year. We're committed to creating an inclusive community for all people who live, work and visit our area. This means ensuring all people with a disability and diverse needs have every opportunity to fully participate in and enjoy the social, business and community life of Georges River.

The draft DIAP (2022-2026) is a result of extensive consultation with people with disability, carers, local service providers, peak organisations, our Access and Inclusion Reference Group and with Council staff over the last year. We partnered with Accessible Arts to use all the feedback we have received to develop a DIAP that outlines practical steps we will take to create a more inclusive community.

The DIAP (2022-2026) sets out key actions that focus on four key areas nominated by people with disability as being of primary importance to them in creating an inclusive community:

	Developing positive community attitudes and behaviours
	Creating liveable communities
	Supporting access to meaningful employment
	Improving access to services through better systems and processes.

What's Next?

We are now ready to publicly exhibit the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2022 - 2026 and invite you to view and provide feedback on what we have prepared. You can view the draft by clicking here or by using the documents tab on this page. If you would like to provide feedback, you can do so by:

	Completing our online feedback form. Click here or use the links below to submit your online feedback
	Returning a hard copy submission. Hard copies of the form can be downloaded from this page and will be available at our Customer Service Centres and Libraries.

If you are returning a hard copy survey, please quote SF22/1825 Public Submission - (DIAP) 2022 - 2026 Feedback at the beginning of your submission and return:

	In person to Georges River Council Civic Centre or Libraries
	Via email: mail@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
	Via post: PO Box 205, Hurstville BC NSW 1481

Why does Council need a DIAP?

The Disability Inclusion Act requires Council to develop a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). 1 in 5 people in Australia live with some form of disability, so it is important to have a DIAP that guides our strategic direction for making our services, facilities, activities and information more accessible.

Why is Council updating the DIAP?

Council developed the current DIAP in 2017. As this Plan is coming to the end of its timeframe, we need to update the DIAP and make sure it captures and reflects the community’s priorities.

What will the DIAP do?

The DIAP will guide Council in creating a more inclusive and accessible environment that supports people with disability to be involved in community life.

Who is responsible for the DIAP?

The DIAP will be developed and delivered across all areas of Council.

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