We are calling on locals with lived experience of disability to share their ideas to improve access and inclusion for people with disability who live, work and play on the Central Coast. 

Feedback from a range of in-person and online engagement activities will be used by Council to develop the next Disability Inclusion Action Plan for 2026-30.

Community consultation 

• Online survey – learn more and provide feedback by Friday 9 May at yourvoiceourcoast.com
• Community workshop - Thursday 8 May, 5pm to 7pm - Council Administration Building, 2 Hely St, Wyong.
• Shopping centre pop-up - Wednesday 7 May, 10am to 12:30 pm – Tuggerah Westfield 

Our Disability Inclusion Action Plan sets out achievable and practical steps to make our community more accessible and inclusive .  It aims to create positive community attitudes and behaviours, more liveable communities, meaningful employment opportunities, and accessible systems and processes for those living with disabilities.

Your input is an integral part of developing a Disability Inclusion Action Plan and helps us understand what’s working well and what can be improved. 

We encourage people living with disability, their family, carers and advocacy groups to join the conversation, share their knowledge and experiences by participating in one of our online forums, community workshops or pop-ups, or by completing our online survey.

This will ensure the Plan reflects the needs and aspirations of people with lived experience of disability in our community.  We will come back to the community to present the draft for further feedback before being adopted by Council later this year.

There are approximately 24,000 people living with a disability on the Central Coast and we are committed to making meaningful progress in creating a more accessible and inclusive Central Coast.

Highlights of some delivered actions from the current Disability Inclusion Action Plan (2021-25)

Attitudes and behaviours

• Virtual Reality experiences to promote understanding and awareness.
• Council launched the Sunflower Campaign on International Day of People with Disability.
• Invisible Disabilities Awareness campaign.
• Shared Pathways are for Everyone wayfinding project.
• Accessible Brochures developed on nature and beach destinations and playspaces.

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Liveable Communities

• Accessible and Inclusive pottery program.
• Accessible adult changing facilities installed at The Entrance Visitor. Centre, Gosford Olympic Pool and one in the new Regional Library currently under construction.
• Accessible playspaces – new and upgraded outdoor playspaces across the Coast
• Accessible bus stops constructed, with 41 completed in the last financial year.
• Improvement to Council facilities, pools and leisure centres. For example, Niagara Park Stadium, Visitor Information Centre at The Entrance.
• Events and Activities at Libraries (sensory glow room, AUSLAN interpreted storytime and Plot Play).

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Employment

• Flexible Work Arrangements in place for staff who disclosed they require reasonable adjustments due to disability.
• Work experience opportunities for people with disability, including in libraries, administration and mechanics.
• Specialised training to Council supervisors on neurodiversity.
• Mental health webinar for staff hosted by Headspace.

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Systems and Processes

• Convened quarterly Access & Inclusion Reference Group Meetings.
• Adapted Council’s Outdoor Trading Guidelines.
• Implemented Speech to text technology at our customer service centres.
• Emergency preparedness AUSLAN interpreted sessions.

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Find out more and have your say by 9 May 2025 at yourvoiceourcoast.com 

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