Disability Access & Inclusion
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Council's Disability Access & Inclusion Plan (DAIP) is a 4-year plan to ensure our region is accessible and inclusive for people living with disability, their families and carers.
According to the 2021 Census, just over 585 people in the Wakefield region need assistance in one or more core activity areas – self-care, mobility and/or communication – because of a disability, long-term health conditions or old age.
The DAIP will guide Council from 2026-2030 with outcomes that will aim to ensure:
- All people with disability can participate as equal citizens and feel connected in their communities
- All people with a disability benefit from inclusive educational experiences, equitable employment
opportunities and financial security. - All people with disability can access quality, tailored personal and community supports addressing
their individual needs - All people with a disability feel safe, have their rights upheld and have full and equal protection
before the law
Disability Access & Inclusion Plan (DAIP)
Other reader formats available:
Our Disability Plan Wakefield Regional Council (Easy English)
If you need support or assistance to access these documents or information, please get in touch with us by phone on 88620800 or visit our office at Scotland Place, Balaklava SA, we’re here to help.
You have a disability. You Want to Join In? Things to Help You.
Are you travelling and looking for a bathroom, an accessible beach, or looking for a sporting group to get involved in?
This guide will help you find locations in Wakefield that can support you joining in or support you for help you may need.
Read the guide here:
You have a disability. You want to join in. Things to help you. (Easy English)
What is accessibility and inclusion?
To make our community accessible and inclusive for all people we need to remove or minimise physical and social barriers. This includes barriers to participation in community events and activities, the operations of Council and the information, services and facilities we provide.
Accessibility of the built environment, services and information is key to ensuring people living with disability have the opportunity to equally participate in all aspects of community life. Social inclusion means the contributions and rights of people living with disability are valued and understood, promoted, upheld and protected.
Disability Support Services
NDIS
The NDIS can provide all people with disability with information and connections to services in their communities such as doctors, sporting clubs, support groups, libraries and schools, as well as information about what support is provided by each state and territory government.
DISABILITY GATEWAY
The Disability Gateway has information and services to help people with disability, their family, friends and carers, to find the support they need in Australia.
DHS DISABILITY SERVICES
DHS Disability Services are committed to supporting South Australians with disability to live the life the choose in your home and community.
https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/disability-and-specialist-support/disability