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Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2023-2026

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UPDATE: 10 APRIL 2024


Disability Inclusion Action Plan was adopted at the Council Meeting held on 9 April 2024.

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Hawkesbury City Council recognises that access and inclusion are fundamental to building a safe, connected, and cohesive Hawkesbury. The Draft Hawkesbury Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2023 - 2026 provides Council with a clear set of actions and strategies to be undertaken over the next three years to improve inclusion for the whole of community.


The DIAP is informed and guided by the local community with lived experience of disability and is being developed in accordance with the state of New

UPDATE: 10 APRIL 2024


Disability Inclusion Action Plan was adopted at the Council Meeting held on 9 April 2024.

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Hawkesbury City Council recognises that access and inclusion are fundamental to building a safe, connected, and cohesive Hawkesbury. The Draft Hawkesbury Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2023 - 2026 provides Council with a clear set of actions and strategies to be undertaken over the next three years to improve inclusion for the whole of community.


The DIAP is informed and guided by the local community with lived experience of disability and is being developed in accordance with the state of New South Wales, whole of government strategy to improve the lives of people with disability.

The Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan was reported to Council at its Ordinary Meeting on Tuesday 12 December 2023. The Draft Plan is now on public exhibition until the close of business on Tuesday 20 February 2024.

The plan aims to capture a holistic view of the barriers to inclusion in the Hawkesbury, and will focus on several key areas including:

  • Improving community attitudes and behaviours toward those with disability.
  • Improving systems and processes to be more accessible and inclusive.
  • Increasing employment opportunities and improving support for those with disability seeking and engaging in employment.
  • Building more liveable communities.

The Draft Plan can be viewed under the Documents Tab on this page or in person from 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday at Council’s Administration Office, 366 George Street, Windsor; at Windsor Library, Deerubbin Centre (Ground Floor), 300 George Street, Windsor; and at Richmond Branch Library, 29 West Market Street, Richmond.

Submissions can be made under the Survey Tab below or in writing with reference to the Draft Disability Action Plan until Tuesday 20 February.

By mail: PO Box 146, Windsor NSW 2756

By email: council@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au

You may also phone in your comments: (02) 4560 4562.

For any general enquiries phone Council on (02) 4560 4444.


We want to hear from the Hawkesbury community about local challenges and opportunities for improving access and inclusion for those with Disability.

  • Community Pop-In Schedule

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Council will undertake community and stakeholder consultation over the coming month to inform the development of the Disability Inclusion and Access Plan. The consultation process will identify the strengths of the region, whilst developing a clear strategy and action plan to improving access and inclusion measures for those with Disability.

    We want to hear from the Hawkesbury community about local challenges and opportunities for improving access and inclusion for those with Disability. There are number of ways to provide your feedback including completing an online survey or attending one of council’s community pop-ups or events.

    Community Pop-up Schedule:

    Hawkesbury Disability Expo – 29th August 2023, Richmond Club, 10am – 3pm

    Colo Heights Community Pop up – 7th September 2023, Colo Heights Hall, 10am – 12pm

    Hawkesbury Wellness and Suicide Prevention Day Event – 8th September 2023, Richmond Oval, 1pm – 5pm

    St Albans Market – 10th September 2023, Wharf St, St Albans, 10am – 2pm

    Council undertook community engagement via an online survey and community focus groups/pop-ups. Consultations have now closed.

Page last updated: 10 Apr 2024, 11:43 AM