Disability and Inclusion
The Kingston District Council is committed to the prosperity and success of its community. It acknowledges that disability is a part of the natural diversity of life and that people with a disability need to be included in all aspects of community life.
The Council has developed a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) to provide direction and a whole-of-Council approach as we work to make our facilities and services accessible to all, including anyone who is living with a disability. This encompasses residents, visitors and members of those priority groups identified in the Disability Inclusion Regulations 2019, namely women, children, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and cultural and linguistically diverse people. The DAIP can be accessed below:
Kingston District Council Disability Access and Inclusion Plan
The DAIP addresses the key strategies outlined in the Disability Inclusion Act 2018 to support people with disability, through:
- Access to built environs, events and facilities
- Access to information and communications
- Addressing the specific need of people with disability in
programs and services - Employment
The DAIP will inform key actions, financial commitment and decision making of Council and enable us to build an accessible, equitable and inclusive community for all.
The achievement of this vision will require the community to work together as one team and in partnership with Council and other key stakeholders. The targets contained within this Plan will rely on hard work, passion and dedication of our community.
Your Council is committed to continuing to work closely with the community to enhance the wellbeing, future prosperity and inclusiveness of our district.
Your Input
Council always welcomes feedback and input and encourages the community to contact us with any proposals, ideas or concerns regarding access and inclusion issues.
Please share your input via the "Contact Us" button at the top of this page.
Further Information
There are a wide range of resources available to assist community groups and business organisations in meeting their responsibilities under the Disability Inclusion Act 2018 and other associated legislation.
The following links provide extensive information about responsibilities and ways you can make your organisation more inclusive:
National Disability Advocacy Program