Accessibility and inclusion | Central Coast Council

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Accessibility and inclusion

Council provides accessibility to its services and facilities so that all residents and visitors with a disability can enjoy the local environment and activities.

Central Coast Council is continuing to improve accessibility to its services and facilities for people with a disability so that all residents and visitors can enjoy the local environment and activities.

Central Coast Council's Disability Inclusion Action Plan

Central Coast Council's Disability Inclusion Action Plan (2021-2025) details the strategies and actions Council is implementing to enable people with disabilities to better access mainstream services, facilities and open spaces. The plan is reviewed, monitored and reported on annually.

There is also an Easy English version of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan.

View the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) progress reports:

Council has appointed 12 members to its Access and Inclusion Reference Group (AIRG) to provide guidance on the implementation of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
The plan sets out actions that Council will deliver to enable people with disabilities to better access mainstream services, facilities, information, and support to be fully included in the community in an equitable way.
The group reflects the many dimensions and diversity of disability and the local sector. Members have been selected for their expertise in accessibility, communication, legislation, advocacy, and planning. Meet the members.

Accessibility and Inclusion

Accessible public facilities

Accessibility and Inclusion

Accessible nature (beaches and bush)

Accessibility and Inclusion

Accessible and inclusive playspaces

Accessibility and Inclusion

Accessible and inclusive sports and active recreation

Accessibility and Inclusion

Creating inclusive businesses

Accessibility and Inclusion

Accessible event planning

Accessible brochures

Accessible Playspaces Central Coast Accessible Nature Central Coast Accessible Beaches Central Coast

Helpful links (Local)

Aspect Central Coast School – Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) Central Coast Community Council Central Coast Dementia Alliance Cerebral Palsy Alliance Self Advocacy Sydney Inc (Gosford branch) - Speaking For Ourselves Social Futures Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services

Helpful links (Government)

Disability and inclusion (nsw.gov.au) Disability Rights (humanrights.gov.au) National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles Safety Toolkit (nsw.gov.au)

Related Pages

Accessible and inclusive playspaces

Central Coast Council is committed to creating accessible and inclusive playspaces where everyone feels welcome and can participate in community life.

Accessible public facilities

Accessing Council public toiletsYou can find a list of Council’s accessible and non-accessible public toilets by searching the National Public Toilet Map or calling 1800 990 646.The National Public Toilet Map is also available as a free app for iPhone and for Android phones and tablets.Council-managed public toilets, including accessible restrooms, are open for use during daylight hours and locked from sunset to sunrise.A Master Locksmith Access Key (MLAK) unlocks the accessible public toilets after hours.The MLAK is a master key that fits into specially designed locks allowing 24-hour access to public amenities for people with a disability.

Accessible nature (beaches and bush)

Accessible nature guide for the Central CoastCouncil has developed a guide to help locals and visitors find some accessible bushland destinations, reserves and foreshore areas on the Central Coast. Accessible Nature Central Coast 2022The Accessible Nature guide provides factual information such as parking, amenities and other features that help people living with a disability or restricted mobility to plan a day out in nature.

Accessible and inclusive sports and active recreation

We have developed a resource for local sport and active recreation providers.

Creating inclusive businesses

Access and inclusion guide for businesses‘Making Access and Inclusion Your Business’ is a resource kit designed to provide information to assist business to become more accessible and inclusive and extend their goods and services to a community of under-served people.This resource provides relevant information on disability in Australia and simple strategies that businesses can implement to improve access to their products, services and premises such as:providing disability awareness training for staff in how to appropriately interact with people with disabilities and build a more inclusive workplace and service culture.optimising digital platforms to ensure websites are accessible and other information provision is in an accessible format benefiting both business and customers.using inclusive design principles to ensure the physical environment is accessible to everyone in the community to access a business leading to an improved customer experience for everyone.The kit also includes a list of resources providing website links to other relevant information focused on how to improve accessibility.Case study:

Accessible event planning

To provide event planners and community representatives with tips and tools to plan an event that can be enjoyed by everyone, Council has put together a handy Accessible Events Guide below:How To Plan Accessible Events GuideHow To Plan Accessible Events Guide (Easy Read Version)

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