North Sydney Council is inviting persons with disabilities, carers, service providers and the wider community to help shape its new Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2026–2030.
The DIAP will be a practical roadmap to make North Sydney more inclusive, accessible and welcoming for everyone.
It will outline steps to ensure people with disability can fully participate in community life, access services and facilities, and are recognised, respected and celebrated.
“We want to hear directly from our community. Tell us what’s working and what we can do better. Your experiences, ideas and concerns will guide our next steps. Everyone deserves to feel welcome and included in North Sydney, and this plan will help us make that a reality.” said Mayor Zoë Baker said.
A community survey is now live on Council’s Your Say website, and everyone is encouraged to share their thoughts.
- What is the biggest barrier to inclusion in North Sydney?
- Is it transport, communication, attitudes, or something else?
- If Council could do one thing to improve accessibility, what should it be?
The survey is open until Sunday 2 November, and all feedback will help identify barriers and shape Council’s plans for meaningful change.
Council will host a series of pop-up information stalls at local markets and community centres, along with in-person and virtual workshops for people with lived experience of disability and other stakeholder groups.
Accessibility features will be available, including AUSLAN interpreters, hearing loops, captioning and Easy Read versions of consultation materials.
Anyone needing support or alternative formats can contact Council on 9936 8100.
Under the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 (NSW), all councils must deliver a Disability Inclusion Action Plan every four years. Community input will help shape the plan’s four key focus areas:
- positive community attitudes and behaviours
- liveable communities
- meaningful employment
- equitable access to services
North Sydney Council’s current DIAP (2022–2026) has delivered improvements in accessible infrastructure, inclusive events, staff training, and employment pathways. Now, Council is looking ahead to build on this progress and set new goals for 2026–2030.
