Tell us what you think of our draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030

Woollahra Council is committed to building a community that is accessible and inclusive for everyone. We’ve developed a draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) for 2026–2030, shaped by ideas and feedback from our community.

We’re now inviting you to share your thoughts on the draft plan by Thursday 28 May.

Overview

Woollahra Council has developed a draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) for 2026-2030.

This draft DIAP sets out Council's commitment to break down barriers and ensure people with either a disability or accessibility challenges associated with ageing can participate in all aspects of local life – from using our services and facilities to enjoying our vibrant community events and finding meaningful employment.

What we heard from the community

Last year we invited the community to share feedback and ideas on disability, accessibility and ageing via an online feedback form, easy-read survey, two drop-in sessions and a community workshop. We asked you to share any challenges you've experienced, what works well and what could make our local area more accessible and welcoming.

Thank you to everyone who made a submission. We heard from more than 50 people including community members and representatives from local services for people with a disability.

You told us you wanted more accessible parking spaces, upgrades to make facilities more accessible, more volunteering opportunities and public awareness campaigns, and many other valuable insights.

Read more about what we heard in our community feedback summary.

Despite broad engagement, gaps remained in consultation with young people under 25, LGBTQIA+ communities, and First Nations voices. Targeted outreach to key contacts was undertaken to address these gaps to ensure input from these groups helped inform our draft DIAP.

We are committed to building on our past achievements and have partnered with Physical Disability Council of NSW to support us with this project.

What we heard - read our community feedback summary open in new window

Our draft DIAP 2026-2030

This draft DIAP sets out Council's commitment to break down barriers and ensure people with either a disability or accessibility challenges associated with ageing can participate in all aspects of local life – from using our services and facilities to enjoying our vibrant community events and finding meaningful employment.

Key features:

  • Improved infrastructure to make public spaces more accessible and inclusive
  • Improved planning and communication around accessible and inclusive community events and programs
  • Celebrating and promoting the social stories of people living with disability.
View our draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) for 2026-2030. open in new window

Have your say

Now we have a draft DIAP, we'd like your comments before we finalise our four-year plan.

We invite you to share your thoughts via the following methods:

  • Online: Please complete the survey form below.
  • Email: we also accept feedback via email direct to community@woollahra.nsw.gov.au quoting reference DIAP2026
  • Mail: Letter addressed to the General Manager at Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay NSW 1360

Feedback closes 11.59pm Thursday 28 May 2026.

Next steps

Community feedback received will help us create the final plan. We will publish the final DIAP in mid 2026.