Help Shape Our New Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Wingecarribee Shire Council is developing a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), and we’re inviting people with disability, carers, advocates, community members, service providers and local organisations to help shape it.
The NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014 requires all Councils in NSW to prepare a new DIAP every four years. The new DIAP will set out actions for Council to undertake to help build an inclusive and accessible community.
The Plan will provide Council with a clear set of actions and strategies to be undertaken from July 2026 to June 2030 to improve inclusion for the whole community.
If you could change one thing to make our community more inclusive and accessible for people with disability, what would it be?
4 September, 2025
Ros Dale says:
Listen to the needs of carers as they are dealing with the shortfalls in our area. Small changes can mean a world of difference to people.
29 August, 2025
Lesley bramich says:
Provide footpaths in balmoral village so wheelchair /walking frame users can get off the main roads when moving around ..A basic right
29 August, 2025
Andy says:
Provide decent pavements so that people with visual and physical limitations can walk, rather than rely on others to transport them.
29 August, 2025
Jan Wilson says:
Good footpaths, especially in vicinity of Retirement Villages, to enable elderly/less mobile people to use their walking aids safely.
29 August, 2025
Lisa B says:
My biggest issue is the lack of fencing on playgrounds in SH. Extremely unsafe for kids who are 'runners' like my autistic grandson.
25 August, 2025
E thompson says:
Fencing around all play parks in the southern highlands. Children with disabilities not always physical need to be able to be safe
25 August, 2025
H Robertson says:
Safe (separate to roads) bike tracks within towns and connecting villages to allow people with disabilities to enjoy cycling
25 August, 2025
H Robertson says:
More indoor sports facilities - e.g. work with Moss Vale Basketball to increase the no. of indoor courts which can be used for other sports
22 August, 2025
Thomas Endried says:
Employ people with a disability providing a society where they can live with dignity and truly participate in our society
22 August, 2025
Sam says:
'Disabled' doesn't just mean mobility impaired. Council could provide education to its staff & the community around 'hidden disability' 🌻🌻
22 August, 2025
Deb says:
More accessible parking across the Shire.
22 August, 2025
Marina says:
Stop people leaving caravans, boats and trailers outside their homes on the grass verge for walking access and create more footpaths .
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Responses to engagement projects are compiled and considered. When projects are reported to Council to make a decision a summary of community feedback will be included. Updates on projects will be included in these pages and elsewhere on Council's website.
Sometimes it takes some months to provide feedback to the community and to make a decision as further investigation is often needed. We are listening and we do take your suggestions on board!
