Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (2021 - 2026)

Final draft of the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (2021 - 2026) now available for comment

Thank you to everyone who's offered feedback so far! It's been a great help in developing the final draft of the DAIP. The final draft is now available to view in the 'Document Library' on the right hand side. We would appreciate it if you could review, and offer any comments or feedback using the survey below.

The City of Kwinana is currently reviewing its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) the purpose of the DAIP is to ensure that all people, including people with disabilities, are welcomed and included in the City of Kwinana and have equitable access to buildings, information, public consultations, complaints processes, services and employment.

Our Commitment.

The City of Kwinana adopted its first Disability Service Plan in 1995. Since then we have delivered many improvements to help ensure all people have access to, and are included in, the City’s services, facilities, and events.

The City recognises the social model of disability. We are committed to investigating ways to remove barriers to access and inclusion that may restrict a person’s abilities. The City is committed to actively promoting environments and services in which all people are valued and have the choices to live their best lives.

What is it?

The development of the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) is guided by The Western Australian Disability Services Act 1993 (Amended 2004). The Act requires all Local Governments to develop and implement a (DAIP).This helps ensure that people with disability have equal access to facilities, services, and employment opportunities.

Other legislation underpinning access and inclusion includes The Western Australian Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and The Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA). Both of these ensure that discrimination on the basis of a person’s disability is unlawful.

This plan will outline the City’s key strategies to address each of the ‘outcome’ areas under the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan:

1. People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to access the services of, and any events organised by the City of Kwinana.
2. People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to access the buildings and other facilities of the City of Kwinana.
3. People with disability receive information from the City of Kwinana in a format that will enable them to access the information, as readily as other people are able to access it.
4. People with disability receive the same level and quality of service from the staff of the City of Kwinana as other people receive from the staff at the City of Kwinana.
5. People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to make complaints to the City of Kwinana.
6. People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to participate in any public consultation by the City of Kwinana.
7. People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to obtain and maintain employment with the City of Kwinana.