Disability Inclusion Action Plan

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Council is updating its Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP).

The plan sets out our commitments and priorities to ensure people of all ages and abilities have fair and equitable access to services, facilities, activities, employment and information in the Shoalhaven.

The document is reviewed every four years in consultation with the community. This process gives us an opportunity to reflect on the outcomes we have achieved and identify areas for improvement.

The DIAP 2027 - 2030 will update and build-upon the 43 actions in the current plan, which was adopted by Council in 2022. As of October 2025, 80 per cent of the actions have been integrated as business-as-usual improvements to Council practice, and 35 of the 43 actions have been completed across the four focus areas:

  • Create positive attitudes and behaviours within the community

  • Create accessible and liveable communities

  • Improving access to our systems and processes

  • Supporting access to meaningful employment

Click here to review the draft DIAP in full


Click here to review the Easy-Read version of the draft DIAP

Also, click here to review the Accessible Word version of the draft DIAP

To have your say on the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2027 - 2030, please click here.

To receive updates about the project and learn more about how you can get involved, subscribe to this page using the ‘Stay Informed’ tool in the top right-hand corner.

Council is updating its Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP).

The plan sets out our commitments and priorities to ensure people of all ages and abilities have fair and equitable access to services, facilities, activities, employment and information in the Shoalhaven.

The document is reviewed every four years in consultation with the community. This process gives us an opportunity to reflect on the outcomes we have achieved and identify areas for improvement.

The DIAP 2027 - 2030 will update and build-upon the 43 actions in the current plan, which was adopted by Council in 2022. As of October 2025, 80 per cent of the actions have been integrated as business-as-usual improvements to Council practice, and 35 of the 43 actions have been completed across the four focus areas:

  • Create positive attitudes and behaviours within the community

  • Create accessible and liveable communities

  • Improving access to our systems and processes

  • Supporting access to meaningful employment

Click here to review the draft DIAP in full


Click here to review the Easy-Read version of the draft DIAP

Also, click here to review the Accessible Word version of the draft DIAP

To have your say on the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2027 - 2030, please click here.

To receive updates about the project and learn more about how you can get involved, subscribe to this page using the ‘Stay Informed’ tool in the top right-hand corner.

  • Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2027 - 2030 on exhibition

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    We have listened carefully to what the community has said about how to improve access and inclusion across Shoalhaven.

    These ideas and priorities have helped Council in developing the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2027-30, identifying 40 actions to be delivered over the next four years.

    We’re now inviting you to review the draft DIAP and provide your feedback

    We also want to know:

    1. If and how you would like to be kept updated on its implementation

    1. If and how you would like to be involved in providing advice and assistance to deliver some of the actions.

    We encourage people with disability, families and carers, disability service providers, business and interested community members to review the draft DIAP by clicking here and make a submission. Council have also developed an Easy-read version of the DIAP. Review the Easy-read DIAP by clicking here. Also review the Accessible Word version of draft DIAP here.

    The draft DIAP 2027-30 is on public exhibition from Monday 31 August 2026 to Sunday 4 October 2026.

    Key dates

    Council staff will also be available to discuss the draft DIAP at the following community events:

    Ulladulla Community Expo

    Location: Dunn Lewis Centre, 141 St Vincent St, Ulladulla

    Time & date: 9.45am-2pm, Thursday 10 September

    Shoalhaven Disability Expo

    Location: Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre, 90 Cambewarra Rd, Bomaderry

    Time & date: 10am-2pm, Wednesday 16 September


    To have your say on the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2027 - 2030, please click here.

    We have listened carefully to what the community has said about how to improve access and inclusion across Shoalhaven.

    These ideas and priorities have helped Council in developing the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2027-30, identifying 40 actions to be delivered over the next four years.

    We’re now inviting you to review the draft DIAP and provide your feedback

    We also want to know:

    1. If and how you would like to be kept updated on its implementation

    1. If and how you would like to be involved in providing advice and assistance to deliver some of the actions.

    We encourage people with disability, families and carers, disability service providers, business and interested community members to review the draft DIAP by clicking here and make a submission. Council have also developed an Easy-read version of the DIAP. Review the Easy-read DIAP by clicking here. Also review the Accessible Word version of draft DIAP here.

    The draft DIAP 2027-30 is on public exhibition from Monday 31 August 2026 to Sunday 4 October 2026.

    Key dates

    Council staff will also be available to discuss the draft DIAP at the following community events:

    Ulladulla Community Expo

    Location: Dunn Lewis Centre, 141 St Vincent St, Ulladulla

    Time & date: 9.45am-2pm, Thursday 10 September

    Shoalhaven Disability Expo

    Location: Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre, 90 Cambewarra Rd, Bomaderry

    Time & date: 10am-2pm, Wednesday 16 September


    To have your say on the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2027 - 2030, please click here.

  • One Shoalhaven, all abilities – Have your say

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    People living with a disability, their families, carers and friends are now invited to share their experiences and ideas about access and inclusion in the Shoalhaven.

    The feedback will be used to help update our Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP).

    Get involved:

    • Pick up a printed copy of the survey at Shoalhaven Libraries and Leisure Centres

    • Call us on 1300 293 111 to ask about an accessible version of the survey

    Have your say by 7th December 2025.

    We will be attending community events and visiting disability service providers, groups, employers and community organisations to seek in-person feedback from members, service users and staff. We want to listen to your experiences and hear your ideas for how we can make Shoalhaven an inclusive place to live, work and play.

    People living with a disability, their families, carers and friends are now invited to share their experiences and ideas about access and inclusion in the Shoalhaven.

    The feedback will be used to help update our Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP).

    Get involved:

    • Pick up a printed copy of the survey at Shoalhaven Libraries and Leisure Centres

    • Call us on 1300 293 111 to ask about an accessible version of the survey

    Have your say by 7th December 2025.

    We will be attending community events and visiting disability service providers, groups, employers and community organisations to seek in-person feedback from members, service users and staff. We want to listen to your experiences and hear your ideas for how we can make Shoalhaven an inclusive place to live, work and play.

Page last updated: 05 Oct 2026, 01:00 AM