Did you know…
Around 10,000 people in Sutherland Shire need assistance with disability? This includes physical, intellectual and sensory disability, chronic illness and mental health conditions (Census data).
More than 22,000 of our residents provide unpaid caring to people with disability.
That’s why it’s so important we do everything we can to foster inclusive attitudes, liveable communities, meaningful employment, and accessible systems for all.
Council has prepared a draft Disability and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) for 2026-2030 and we'd love your feedback.
Take the short survey
This new draft DIAP is informed by diverse feedback from our community andContinue reading
Did you know…
Around 10,000 people in Sutherland Shire need assistance with disability? This includes physical, intellectual and sensory disability, chronic illness and mental health conditions (Census data).
More than 22,000 of our residents provide unpaid caring to people with disability.
That’s why it’s so important we do everything we can to foster inclusive attitudes, liveable communities, meaningful employment, and accessible systems for all.
Council has prepared a draft Disability and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) for 2026-2030 and we'd love your feedback.
Take the short survey
This new draft DIAP is informed by diverse feedback from our community and staff in 2025.
It builds on our current DIAP with the aim of advancing disability inclusion across all aspects of Council’s work.
Have your say by 3 April 2026:
We’re sharing the draft plan to check that we’re on the right track, or if there’s anything we’ve missed.
Your insights are helping build a Sutherland Shire where everyone is valued, included and empowered - thank you!
Click here to take the survey
- Online via the short survey below.
- Email: Community Impact Team on communities@ssc.nsw.gov.au
- In-person or by phone: Contact Kiana Haag on (02) 97100407 to discuss or arrange a time to meet.
Next steps: Your feedback will be reviewed and used to help finalise our DIAP before it is presented to Council for review and adoption by mid-2026. We’ll keep our community updated on progress.
Image: Front cover of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan, artwork by Holly Connor, 2024 Youth Award Winner, ShireABILITY Art Award 2024.
