Outcome:People with disability are active participants in accessible and inclusive communities.

Actions
As set by Council

State Plan Measure

Measure Set by the state Government

(these cannot be altered)

Timeframe

Progress

Responsibility & data source

We will provide training to employees and volunteers on the DHS Accessible and Inclusive Community events toolkit

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

1.1.2

The number of inclusive and accessible events, both internal and external, with 50+ people following best practice event management principles.

For example, the Accessible and Inclusive Community Events Toolkit.

Implemented by March 2027

Ongoing

Community Development Team

Volunteer Management

Arts / Gallery Program Coordinator

Data source: training attendance is recorded in Skytrust

We will establish and implement an internal procedure to ensure all Council managed or hosted events and activities for 50 or more people are in line with best practice event management principles.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

Implemented by

June 2027

Community Development Team

Volunteer Management

Arts / Gallery Program Coordinator

Data source: A copy of the procedure and number of events with which the procedure was applied

We will establish and implement an internal procedure for consideration around all Council managed or hosted events and activities for 50 or less people in line with best practice event management principles

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

Implemented by June 2027

Community Development Team

Volunteer Management

Arts / Gallery Program Coordinator

Data source: A copy of the procedure and number of events with which the procedure was applied

We will review, evaluate and enhance event inclusion and accessibility for people with disability at all Council-led events.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

Completed by

March 2028

Community Development Team

Event Coordinators

Data source: Evaluation report

We will review, evaluate and enhance Council’s Special Events planning and inclusion checklist for community-led activities and events.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

Completed by June 2028

Community Development Team

Event Coordinators

Data source:

Copy of updated checklist

Measure Set by the state Government

(these cannot be altered)

We will investigate initiatives undertaken by other Councils and government agencies to promote disability inclusion and improve community attitudes towards people with disability in the community.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

The number of initiatives undertaken to promote disability inclusion and improve community attitudes towards people with disability in the community, including:

• The number of staff and volunteers participating in disability awareness training including universal design

HR, WHS & Volunteer Management

Data source:

Skytrust reports

We will in accordance with Council’s Annual Business Plan, prepare and develop annual budgets to support the delivery of initiatives to promote disability inclusion and improve community attitudes towards people with disability in the community.

$ TBC following investigation

HR

Data Source: Copy of Annual Business Plan

We will deliver and report on initiatives that promote disability inclusion and improve community attitudes towards people with disability in the community.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

HR

Data Source: Annual Report

We will deliver Disability Awareness Training to all new staff, volunteers and Elected Members

Introduction to Disability Awareness 

or

Australian Human Rights Commission -Building a culture of accessibility and inclusion

$ TBC – free basic training available

HR, WHS & Volunteer Management

Data source:

Skytrust reports

We will deliver Universal Design Training to all relevant staff

Centre for Universal Design Australia's - Introduction to Universal Design

$ TBC – free basic training available

HR, WHS & Volunteer Management

Data source:

Skytrust reports

See 2 - We will investigate initiatives undertaken by other Councils and government agencies to promote disability inclusion and improve community attitudes towards people with disability in the community.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

The number of initiatives undertaken to promote disability inclusion and improve community attitudes towards people with disability in the community, including:

• The number of workplace initiatives promoting disability inclusion.

HR

Data source:

Flexible working agreements register

Annual Report

See 2.1 - We will in accordance with Council’s Annual Business Plan prepare and develop annual budgets to support the delivery of initiatives to promote disability inclusion and improve community attitudes towards people with disability.

$ TBC following investigation

January 2028

HR

Data source:

Annual Business Plan

We will deliver and report on initiatives that promote disability inclusion and improve community attitudes towards people with disability in the community.

Such as:

• We will develop a standing ‘footer’ on all job adverts which promotes diversity and inclusion.
• Redesign recruitment and interview practices.
• Understand the individual’s working requirements.

$ TBC

Commencing

July 2028

HR

Data source:

Examples/ copies of Initiative made available

We will engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander agencies such as Moorundi Health Services and Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network Aboriginal Services in the design of DAIP initiatives that reflect their lived experiences and cultural values.

$ TBC

The number of actions embedded in our DAIP working towards Closing the Gap targets.

Implemented by

June 2026

Ongoing

Community Development

Data source: Record of number of meetings

We will engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability, their families, carers, and communities in the design of DAIP initiatives that reflect their lived experiences and cultural values.

$ TBC

Implemented by

June 2026

Ongoing

Community Development

Data source:  Record of number of engagement activities undertaken

We will develop and implement a suitably appropriate asset register that will record and enable reporting on the following measures:

• The number of public-facing Council buildings, spaces, play spaces and infrastructure that are modified to improve accessibility.
• The number of parks, reserves, playgrounds that are modified to improve accessibility.
• The number of public Council owned toilet facilities across the council area that meet accessibility standards and/or a designated Changing Places facility.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

1.3.2

The number of public-facing council buildings, spaces, play spaces and infrastructure that are modified to improve accessibility.

For example, by adding signage or widening doors.

March 2027

Community Facilities

Data Source = Copy of report

We will undertake an audit of Council owned public facing buildings, play spaces and infrastructure, identify gaps and report on recommended modifications (e.g., signage installation, ramps, door widening).

$ TBC

Community Facilities

Data Source = asset register report / spreadsheet

We will in accordance with Council’s Annual Business Plan, prepare and develop annual budgets to support the delivery of modifications and improvements to council owned that improve accessibility.

$ TBC following audit

Community Facilities

Data Source: Copy of Annual Business Plan

We will report on the number of public-facing Council buildings, spaces, play spaces and infrastructure that are modified to improve accessibility.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

March 2029

Capital Projects

Data source:

Council’s Asset Register & Annual Report

We will record and report on new Council-built developments, including how Universal Design principles were incorporated.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

The number of new council developments that incorporate Universal Design.

Capital Projects

Data source: Project Plan & Project Completion Report

We will record and report on modifications or newly built parks, reserves, river and lake access, and playgrounds that improve accessibility.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

The number of parks, reserves, beaches and playgrounds (within these areas) that are built or modified to improve accessibility.

Ongoing

Annual reporting

Capital Projects

Community Facilities

Data source: Council’s Asset Register & Annual Report

We will provide easy read training for employees who produce public documents, information and communications related to consultation and decision making.

$ TBC

The number of resources or materials that have been developed in accessible formats.

For example, websites that meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 level AA accessibility standard or above, Auslan translations and Easy Read documents.

Communications Team

Data source: Training records

We will have all community engagement surveys produced in a format consisting of plain language or easy read.

$ TBC

Communications Team

Data source: Comms plan and examples of documents

We will produce an easy read or plain language version of Council’s Annual Business Plans and Annual Reports.

$ TBC

Completed by

ABP: August 2028

Annual Report: November 2028

Communications Team

Data source: Link to Council’s documents on the website

We will in accordance with Council’s Annual Business Plan, prepare and develop annual budgets to support the development of Council strategic management plans, documents and policies into plain language or easy read formats.

$ TBC

Communications Team

Data source: Link to Council’s documents on the website

Through our public consultations we will include and seek input from priority groups. Input will be invited though easy read feedback forms and face to face consultation.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

The number of public consultations that included and sought input from people with disability.

Community Engagement

Data source:

Findings reports on consultation outcomes. Copies of Easy Read documents

We will undertake a survey amongst all Council volunteers, working groups and committee members to gain an understanding of those who require assistance and determine how Council can improve on best practice and implement new initiatives that support community members with a disability.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

The number of people with a disability, including parents and carers, serving on committees and working groups.

Note: Committees are formal groups set up by councils to provide strategic advice or make decisions on disability inclusion.
Working groups are task-focused teams that address specific issues or actions supporting disability inclusion

Governance / HR

Volunteer Management

Community Development

Data Source: survey outcomes

We will use the outcomes / survey results to both report on number of people with a disability, including parents and carers, serving on committees and working groups.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

Governance / HR

Volunteer Management

Community Development

Data Source: survey outcomes

We will use the outcomes to implement new initiatives to support Council volunteers, working groups and committee members who require assistance or workplace modifications.

$ TBC

Governance / HR

Volunteer Management

Data Source: survey outcomes

We will update and include reference to inclusive representation in Council documentation, including committee terms of reference and advertisements (where community membership is sought).

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

Governance

Data source: copies of the TOR

Outcome: People with disability have supporting environments to learn, grow, and transition throughout their life

Actions
As set by Council

State Plan Measure

Measure Set by the state Government

(these cannot be altered)

Timeframe

Progress

Responsibility & data source

We will provide training to relevant staff and volunteer supervisors around inclusive volunteer recruitment.

$ TBC

The number of initiatives taken to encourage people with disability to volunteer.

Volunteer Coordinator

HR & WHS

Data source: Skytrust reports

We will investigate initiatives being delivered by other councils around inclusive recruitment and establish an annual budget to support the delivery of new initiatives.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

Volunteer Coordinator

Data source:

Annual Business Plan

We will implement and report annually on new inclusive recruitment initiatives and their outcomes.

$ TBC

Volunteer Coordinator

Data source:

Annual Report

We will continue to deliver the Volunteer Expo and include specifics around inclusive volunteering.

$ TBC

Community Sustainability

Data source:

Post event report

We will investigate initiatives undertaken by other councils and government agencies around implementing organisational changes and applying best practice to improve inclusive recruitment for people with disability.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

The number of organisational changes adopted to improve inclusive recruitment for people with disability.

For example, tailoring roles to fit individuals and employer incentives.

HR

Data source:

Report on investigations

We will establish and implement an internal procedure around adopting changes and implementing best practice inclusive recruitment principles.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

HR

Data source: Copy of Internal procedure

We will establish and implement an internal procedure around adopting changes and implementing best practice around inclusive workplace practices.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

The number of workplace practices implemented to support people with disability to have equal opportunities for growth and success, including support to remain in employment.

For example, outcome-based employment, flexible work arrangements, workplace adjustments and mentoring programs.

HR & WHS

Data source:

Report on investigations

Outcome: People with disability can easily access community supports and services.

Actions
As set by Council

State Plan Measure

Measure Set by the state Government

(these cannot be altered)

Timeframe

Progress

Responsibility & data source

We will strengthen our partnerships with local service providers, government agencies and community groups with the intent to gain knowledge and understanding of their service provisions and support for people with a disability.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

The number of Council initiatives and improvements made to connect people with disability to community supports and services wherever they present.

For example, referral hubs, mobile outreach, online information platforms, frontline worker training, and partnerships with community organisation.

Community Development

Data source: record of meetings undertaken

We will provide frontline staff with the tools and resources to effectively connect people with appropriate support, service provider and programs.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

Community Development

HR

Data source: Examples of tools and resources

We will make available via Council’s website and customer service outlets, information about local service providers, programs, event and activities. This information will be made available in accessible formats.

$ - TBC

Community Development

Data source: Link to Council’s website and copies of the information

We will review Council’s Community Grants, Sponsorship and Funding Policy and procedure to ensure applicants consider projects, events and activities are inclusive and accommodate those with disabilities, our aging population and the priority groups.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

The number of council grants and funding amount distributed to enhance disability inclusion.

Community Development

Data source: Copy of Councils Policy

We will report though Council’s monthly information reports on the completion of projects, activities and events funded under Council’s Community Grants, Sponsorship and Funding Policy that have included enhancements and inclusive initiatives for those with disabilities, our aging population and the priority groups.

$ - Delivered within the scope of the operational budget

Community Development

Data source: the Community Grants and Sponsorships database

Outcome: People with disability are kept safe during emergencies, with their needs planned for and prioritised.

Actions
As set by Council

State Plan Measure

Measure Set by the state Government

(these cannot be altered)

Timeframe

Progress

Responsibility & data source

We will deliver training for Council staff and community facing representatives such as library staff on P-CEP (Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness) principles and tools, turning them into P-CEP ambassadors who promote inclusive preparedness within their communities.

$ TBC

The number of emergency response resources and systems developed for people with disability, including the Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) approach.

Community Development

Data source: training attendance is recorded in Skytrust

We will use our communication touchpoints to promote the benefits of developing a P-CEP and help residents understand their local risks, develop personal emergency plans, and identify their support network.

$ TBC

Community Development

Data source:

The annual Communications plan

We will engage training providers to deliver training to our vulnerable communities and priority groups on the development of Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) plans.

$ TBC

Community Development

Data source:

Training attendance and record sheet

We will provide access to resources like the P-CEP Workbook, which helps individuals and their support networks prepare for emergencies by assessing needs, building plans, and communicating with their support network.

$ TBC

Completed by

March 2028

Community Development

Data source:

Link to Council’s website