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.

  • Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2027

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Council drafted, exhibited and adopted an updated Disability Inclusion Action Plan in 2022.

    It replaced Council's first Disability Inclusion Action Plan which covered the period 2017-2021.

    May 2022 update.

    Council has prepared a Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2022 - 2027, which is on exhibition for community feedback. The DIAP aims to improve and support the inclusion of people living with disability in the Bathurst community.

    Council recognises the importance of ensuring the local community's perceptions, ideas and concerns are reflected in the DIAP 2022 - 2027. We invite the community to have their say on the draft DIAP.

    Hard copies of the draft plan are available for viewing at Council’s Civic Centre and Bathurst Library or can be downloaded from the YourSay Bathurst Document Library.

    An Easy English version of the draft DIAP 2022 – 2027 is also available in the Document Library. Printed copies of both documents can also be viewed at the Civic Centre and Bathurst Library.

    Submissions can be lodged via the form below or in writing to The General Manager, Private Mail Bag 17, Bathurst, NSW, 2795.

    Submissions can be made until 4:00pm Friday 27 May 2022.

    Council drafted, exhibited and adopted an updated Disability Inclusion Action Plan in 2022.

    It replaced Council's first Disability Inclusion Action Plan which covered the period 2017-2021.

    May 2022 update.

    Council has prepared a Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2022 - 2027, which is on exhibition for community feedback. The DIAP aims to improve and support the inclusion of people living with disability in the Bathurst community.

    Council recognises the importance of ensuring the local community's perceptions, ideas and concerns are reflected in the DIAP 2022 - 2027. We invite the community to have their say on the draft DIAP.

    Hard copies of the draft plan are available for viewing at Council’s Civic Centre and Bathurst Library or can be downloaded from the YourSay Bathurst Document Library.

    An Easy English version of the draft DIAP 2022 – 2027 is also available in the Document Library. Printed copies of both documents can also be viewed at the Civic Centre and Bathurst Library.

    Submissions can be lodged via the form below or in writing to The General Manager, Private Mail Bag 17, Bathurst, NSW, 2795.

    Submissions can be made until 4:00pm Friday 27 May 2022.

  • Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017-2021

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    Council drafted, exhibited and adopted the 2017-2021 Disability Inclusion Action Plan in 2017.

    Council is currently developing the Bathurst Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). Each Local Government organisation is required, under the NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014 to implement a Disability Inclusion Action Plan by 1 July 2017.


    The Disability Inclusion Action Plan aims to support the inclusion of people with a disability in the community and improve access to services and community facilities for people with a disability.

    As part of the process Council requires feedback from people with a disability, service providers, families, carers and anyone interested in creating a more inclusive community.

    How can I participate and find out more information?

    Council is facilitating community consultation from 28 November 2016 until 16 December 2016. Please note the closing date for the survey has been extended until Monday 2 January 2017.

    Four sessions will be held for the community to attend:

    9am -12pm, Thursday 8 December 2016 – Stockland Mall
    1pm -4 pm Thursday 8 December – Bathurst City Centre
    10am – 1pm Friday 9 and Saturday 10 December – Bathurst Library

    If you are unable to attend these sessions please complete the survey below to provide your input to the plan.

    To find out more, contact Council’s Community Section on 6333 6523 or email council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
    Council drafted, exhibited and adopted the 2017-2021 Disability Inclusion Action Plan in 2017.

    Council is currently developing the Bathurst Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). Each Local Government organisation is required, under the NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014 to implement a Disability Inclusion Action Plan by 1 July 2017.


    The Disability Inclusion Action Plan aims to support the inclusion of people with a disability in the community and improve access to services and community facilities for people with a disability.

    As part of the process Council requires feedback from people with a disability, service providers, families, carers and anyone interested in creating a more inclusive community.

    How can I participate and find out more information?

    Council is facilitating community consultation from 28 November 2016 until 16 December 2016. Please note the closing date for the survey has been extended until Monday 2 January 2017.

    Four sessions will be held for the community to attend:

    9am -12pm, Thursday 8 December 2016 – Stockland Mall
    1pm -4 pm Thursday 8 December – Bathurst City Centre
    10am – 1pm Friday 9 and Saturday 10 December – Bathurst Library

    If you are unable to attend these sessions please complete the survey below to provide your input to the plan.

    To find out more, contact Council’s Community Section on 6333 6523 or email council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

  • Previous consultation -DIAP survey

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    The DIAP aims to improve and support the inclusion of people living with disability in the Bathurst community. Council recognises the importance of ensuring the local community’s perceptions, ideas and concerns are reflected in the DIAP 2022 – 2027. We invite you to have your say by completing the following survey.

    Easy read copies of this survey are available at Council’s Civic Centre, Bathurst Library and online bathurst.nsw.gov.au/diap The survey will take around 10 minutes to complete. Confidentiality and anonymity are assured. Your privacy will be respected.

    All information collected will be held by Council and will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected. An individual may view their personal information and may correct any errors.

    The DIAP aims to improve and support the inclusion of people living with disability in the Bathurst community. Council recognises the importance of ensuring the local community’s perceptions, ideas and concerns are reflected in the DIAP 2022 – 2027. We invite you to have your say by completing the following survey.

    Easy read copies of this survey are available at Council’s Civic Centre, Bathurst Library and online bathurst.nsw.gov.au/diap The survey will take around 10 minutes to complete. Confidentiality and anonymity are assured. Your privacy will be respected.

    All information collected will be held by Council and will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected. An individual may view their personal information and may correct any errors.

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