As part of Central Coast Council’s commitment to improving access and inclusion for people with disability, local business owners and operators have the opportunity to attend a free information forum.

Council Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan said the focus of the Access and Inclusion Forums was to provide simple strategies that make a big difference to community members and visitors to the region who have a disability.

“People with disabilities are an important part of our community and it is vital that all of our businesses and services on the Coast are as accessible and inclusive as possible,” Ms Vaughan said.

“Our new forums will walk local businesses owners and operators through key information and simple changes that can have a big impact.

“All event attendees will be provided with an exciting new resource kit – Making Access and Inclusion Your Business – and will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to welcome a range of new customers to their businesses.”

Mayor Lisa Matthews said removing barriers for people with disabilities will help to make the Central Coast a better place to live, work and visit.

“We have an increasingly diverse community here on the Coast and we certainly welcome diverse visitors throughout the year, which of course includes people with disability,” Mayor Matthews said.

“I’d encourage our local business owners and operators to attend one of our free forums to ensure your business or service is open to as many people as possible.”

Details for the Access and Inclusion Forums are provided below:

The Entrance

• Monday 10 February 2020, 5.30-7.30pm
• Central Coast Virtual Reality
• 26 The Entrance Road, The Entrance

Gosford

• Tuesday 11 Feb 2020, 5.30-7.30pm
• Gosford Smart Work Hub
• 28 William St, Gosford

Wyong

• Wednesday 12 Feb 2020, 5.30-7.30pm
• The Arthouse
• 19-21 Margaret Street, Wyong

Woy Woy

• Thursday 13 Feb 2020, 5.30-7.30pm
• Woy Woy CWA
• 30/32 The Boulevarde, Woy Woy

Central Coast business owners or operators can register to attend one of the forums up until Friday 31 January by calling 0408 807 758 or emailing Gregory.Combes@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Find out more about Council’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/residents/support-programs/accessibility-and-inclusion