Highlights of delivered actions from our Disability and Inclusion Action Plan (2021-25)

shared pathway with cyclist mobility scooter people walking

Published On

15/04/2025

Our 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.

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.

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).

girl with headphones on making a pottery sculpture

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.

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.

Group of people outside on tiled pathway with tree in background and shopping centre forecourt

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

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 as we draft the next Disability Inclusion Action Plan for 2026-30. To read more and provide feedback by Friday 9 May 2025, go to yourvoiceourcoast.com