Australia likes to pride itself on its “fair go” mentality – so much so, it’s been part of local government law since 1992. For the past 33 years every council must have a Disability Action Plan (DAP) to ensure equal access to employment, public buildings, goods, services and facilities.
This might include installing accessible playground equipment, ensuring council websites work with screen readers, providing information in Easy Read formats, or training employers to better support people with disability.
Maroondah Council is in the process of shaping its 2026-2030 DAP and is calling on residents to complete a brief survey to help make it a more accessible and socially inclusive community. It’s about learning what’s working well, what challenges people may be experiencing and what they would like to see in the future.
Melba CEO Hayley Dean urges all locals to complete the survey.
“As an organisation providing support for people with disability in Maroondah, we see every day how vital it is for communities to be accessible, inclusive and empowering,” she said.
“These plans are critical in taking significant steps forward – not just in policy, but in real action to break down barriers and build a truly inclusive and accessible community for everyone.”
Maroondah’s DAP survey closes Monday 3 November and can be accessed by clicking on this link.
To view your council’s DAP, go to its website and look in the section dedicated to community services, inclusion, or corporate planning. Is it up for renewal? If so, you might also be able to have your say and help shape it.
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