Disability Inclusion Action Plan | 2027 - 2031

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Introduction

We appreciate your opinions to help us better understand our residents’ experiences of disability access and inclusion in the Bathurst Regional Council Local Government Area (LGA).

This survey is for:

  • People with Disability
  • People with mobility challenges
  • d/Deaf People
  • Families of People with Disability
  • Carers
  • Ageing and Disability Service Providers

The survey has 31 questions to complete. This may vary depending on how you access or interact with the survey (for example, using a screen reader or other assistive technology).

Your responses will inform the design of Bathurst Regional Council’s 2027-2031 Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). Please feel free to share as much information about your thoughts and experiences as you like.

You will find EASY READ downloadable survey Easy Read Survey

If you like, completing this survey will give you the chance to win one of five $50 Buy Local Gift Card. Terms and conditions apply and can be found online at https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/diap or by calling Council on 02 6333 6523.

This survey will remain open until Saturday 8 August 2026.

We may also use anonymous comments and common themes to support disability advocacy by the Physical Disability Council of NSW, helping improve the lives of people with disability. If you don't want your feedback used this way, please let us know.

Accessibility

We encourage responses from diverse community members of all abilities.

If you would like to do this survey over the phone or need a hard copy sent to you, please contact our Community Development Team on 02 6333 6523.

For a free interpreter call us via the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. You will need to provide our number 02 6333 6523.

If you are d/Deaf or have complex communication needs, you can contact us through the National Relay Service. You will need to provide our number 02 6333 6523.

  • Voice Relay number: 1300 555 727
  • TTY number (Speak and Read, Type and Read, Type and Listen): 133 677

About the DIAP

The Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) is Council’s four-year plan to make our community more inclusive, accessible, and welcoming for people with disability, their families and carers.

It guides how we:

  • Make Council services and spaces easier to access
  • Support participation in community life and employment
  • Build positive attitudes and inclusive systems

The DIAP focuses on what Council can directly influence - like facilities, services, events, training, and communication. We also advocate for areas outside our control, including corporate, state or federal organisations.

Your lived experience matters most — your insights and feedback will help shape the next plan and make sure it reflects what really makes a difference.

You can read the current 2023-2027 DIAP in PDF or Easy Read.

More opportunities to have your say

We will be running in-person consultations with People with Disability and other members of the disability community to gather more feedback about access and inclusion in the Bathurst Regional Council Area. If you like, attending one of these sessions will give you the chance to win one of five $50 Buy Local Gift Card. Terms and conditions apply.

Please register if you would like to attend the workshops, call Council on 02 6333 6523 or email council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au When registering please advise of any access requirements.

Everyone who provides feedback will go into the draw to win a $50 buy local gift card, terms and conditions apply.

Introduction

We appreciate your opinions to help us better understand our residents’ experiences of disability access and inclusion in the Bathurst Regional Council Local Government Area (LGA).

This survey is for:

  • People with Disability
  • People with mobility challenges
  • d/Deaf People
  • Families of People with Disability
  • Carers
  • Ageing and Disability Service Providers

The survey has 31 questions to complete. This may vary depending on how you access or interact with the survey (for example, using a screen reader or other assistive technology).

Your responses will inform the design of Bathurst Regional Council’s 2027-2031 Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). Please feel free to share as much information about your thoughts and experiences as you like.

You will find EASY READ downloadable survey Easy Read Survey

If you like, completing this survey will give you the chance to win one of five $50 Buy Local Gift Card. Terms and conditions apply and can be found online at https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/diap or by calling Council on 02 6333 6523.

This survey will remain open until Saturday 8 August 2026.

We may also use anonymous comments and common themes to support disability advocacy by the Physical Disability Council of NSW, helping improve the lives of people with disability. If you don't want your feedback used this way, please let us know.

Accessibility

We encourage responses from diverse community members of all abilities.

If you would like to do this survey over the phone or need a hard copy sent to you, please contact our Community Development Team on 02 6333 6523.

For a free interpreter call us via the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. You will need to provide our number 02 6333 6523.

If you are d/Deaf or have complex communication needs, you can contact us through the National Relay Service. You will need to provide our number 02 6333 6523.

  • Voice Relay number: 1300 555 727
  • TTY number (Speak and Read, Type and Read, Type and Listen): 133 677

About the DIAP

The Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) is Council’s four-year plan to make our community more inclusive, accessible, and welcoming for people with disability, their families and carers.

It guides how we:

  • Make Council services and spaces easier to access
  • Support participation in community life and employment
  • Build positive attitudes and inclusive systems

The DIAP focuses on what Council can directly influence - like facilities, services, events, training, and communication. We also advocate for areas outside our control, including corporate, state or federal organisations.

Your lived experience matters most — your insights and feedback will help shape the next plan and make sure it reflects what really makes a difference.

You can read the current 2023-2027 DIAP in PDF or Easy Read.

More opportunities to have your say

We will be running in-person consultations with People with Disability and other members of the disability community to gather more feedback about access and inclusion in the Bathurst Regional Council Area. If you like, attending one of these sessions will give you the chance to win one of five $50 Buy Local Gift Card. Terms and conditions apply.

Please register if you would like to attend the workshops, call Council on 02 6333 6523 or email council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au When registering please advise of any access requirements.

Everyone who provides feedback will go into the draw to win a $50 buy local gift card, terms and conditions apply.

Page last updated: 16 Jul 2026, 11:54 AM