Disability Access and Inclusion Plan and Reference Group

Port Augusta City Council has recently reviewed its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) and is seeking feedback from members of the community in relation to the plan.

Council’s Director for Corporate and Community Services Ms Anne O’Reilly stated “People living with disability should be able to access and participate in all aspects of our society, including using mainstream services and programs. Social inclusion is fundamental to a person’s quality of life and critical to achieving positive life outcomes across all areas”.

Council are seeking people in the community who have lived experience to be part of a Disability Reference Group to assist with core development activities, decision making, events and projects.

“We understand the importance of inclusion and access for everyone, so Council would like to engage and call on a diverse range of people who are aware of the needs of people living with disability”. Mayor Brett Benbow stated.

You can have “Your Say” on the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) via the feedback form on our website (click on the YOUR SAY info box on the home page). Hard copies are also available from the Civic Centre foyer with feedback forms available.

Requests to participate in Council’s Disability Reference Group can be filled in via the “Your Say” link or call Council on 8641 9100 and request to join.

If you require this information in another format or require support to complete your submission, please contact Council on 8641 9100 or e-mail admin@portaugusta.sa.gov.au.

Submissions and requests to join the reference group close at 5pm on 4th September 2020.

For further information please contact Council’s Media and Communications Officer on (08) 86419100

JOHN BANKS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
14/08/2020