Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (2025-2029)

Summary

Glen Innes Severn Council is seeking community feedback on its Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2025-2029.

The Disability Inclusion Action Plan, also known as the DIAP, sets out Council’s commitment to improving access, inclusion and participation for people with disability across the Glen Innes Severn Local Government Area over the next four years.

The draft plan has been developed in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 (NSW) and builds on the priorities identified through community consultation undertaken as part of Council’s Aged Care and Disability Inclusion Strategy 2025-2035.

Community feedback received during the exhibition period will help inform the final Disability Inclusion Action Plan before it is presented to Council for adoption.

Our Commitment

Glen Innes Severn Council is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and equitable community where people with disability are respected, empowered and able to participate fully in community life.

Council recognises that inclusion is everyone’s responsibility and is committed to embedding accessibility and inclusion principles across its services, facilities, programs, employment practices and decision-making.

Vision

A community where people with disability have equal opportunities to participate in community life, access services and facilities, and live with dignity, independence and inclusion.

Focus Areas

The Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan focuses on four key areas identified under the NSW Disability Inclusion Framework.

Developing Positive Community Attitudes and Behaviours
Promoting awareness, understanding and inclusion through community education, communication and engagement initiatives.

Creating Livable Communities
Improving accessibility in public spaces, facilities, infrastructure and community environments.

Supporting Access to Meaningful Employment
Encouraging inclusive employment practices, workplace accessibility and participation opportunities.

Improving Access to Mainstream Services Through Better Systems and Processes
Enhancing communication, customer service and access to information and services.

Key Actions

Some of the actions proposed in the Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan include:

• Delivering disability awareness and inclusion initiatives.
• Improving accessibility of Council facilities, parks, pathways and public spaces.
• Considering universal design principles in infrastructure projects.
• Promoting inclusive recruitment and employment practices.
• Providing information in accessible formats.
• Improving website and digital accessibility.
• Maintaining consultation and engagement with people with disability and the Community Access Committee.
  
  

View the Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan

The Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2025-2029 is available in the following ways.

Accessible Web Version

An accessible web version of the Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2025-2029 is available. Click here to view the accessible web version.

PDF Version

The designed PDF version of the draft plan is also available to download. Click here to download the Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2025-2029 PDF.

Hard Copies

Hard copies are available for viewing at:

• Glen Innes Severn Council Customer Service Office, 265 Grey Street, Glen Innes
• Glen Innes Severn Public & TAFE Library, 71 Grey Street, Glen Innes
• Deepwater Village Post Office
• Emmaville Village Post Office

Have Your Say

Council welcomes feedback from community members, people with disability, carers, family members, service providers, community organisations and other interested stakeholders.

Feedback received during the exhibition period will be considered before the final Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2025-2029 is presented to Council for adoption.

You can provide feedback in the following ways.

Online: Complete the public comment form below.

Email: Send your feedback to council@gisc.nsw.gov.au.

In Writing: Submit a written comment to Glen Innes Severn Council PO Box 61 Glen Innes NSW 2370

Other Digital Accessibility and Alternative Formats

Council is committed to making information as accessible as possible for all members of the community.

If you have difficulty accessing the Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2025-2029, or need the information in a different format, please contact Council.

Alternative formats may include:

• large print
• Easy Read or plain English
• translated information
• audio format
• accessible electronic format
• other formats depending on individual needs

Council will work with you to provide the information in a format that best supports your needs, where possible. Please contact Council on (02) 6730 2300 or email council@gisc.nsw.gov.au.

Submissions close: 1 September 2026.