Access and Inclusion
Disability Access and Inclusion Plan
The Shire of Plantagenet is committed to facilitating the inclusion of people with disability through the improvement of access to its facilities and services. The Shire’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) provides guidance for the Council and the Shire of Plantagenet community to become accessible and inclusive to people with disability, their families and carers. It covers seven Outcome Areas: Services and Events, Shire Buildings and Facilities, Shire Information, Customer Service, Complaints, Public Consultation, and Employment.
The Disability Services Act requires that DAIPs be reviewed at least every five years. The Council updated the Shire's Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) in November 2017, another review will be undertaken this year.
Disability Advisory Group
The Disability Advisory Group is an informal committee that provides feedback and advice to the Council about matters relating to Access and Inclusion. The group meets bi-annually and has achieved some great outcomes over the past years. These include infrastructure and building audits and upgrades, the planning and coordination of events for International Day of People with Disability and advocacy services.
Contact the Shire of Plantagenet's Community Development Officer on 9892 1105 (Monday, Tuesday, Friday) or email cdo@sop.wa.gov.au if you would like to get involved.
Accessible Facilities
Click here for a list of accessible Shire Facilities and Buildings.
Local Organisations, Agencies and Groups
The Shire of Plantagenet's Community Directory enables a broad range of groups and services to be found, including those for people with disabilities and carers.
If you would like to submit a new listing, click here.
'Celebrating Ability' Documentary
The Shire of Plantagenet launched its 'Celebrating Ability' Documentary on Thursday 17 March 2022.
The idea of developing a disability awareness campaign was first raised by the Disability Advisory Group back in 2021. The Shire of Plantagenet produced a 10-minute video featuring four inspiring community members and their stories of living with a disability. The documentary aims to raise awareness around disability and showcases the extraordinary achievements individuals with a disability accomplish, how they overcome barriers and contribute to community life and reach their goals.
Click here to watch the 'Celebrating Ability' Documentary
Resources | Disability Gateway
The Disability Gateway offers information and services to help people with disability, their family, friends and carers, to find the support they need in Australia.
Watch welcome videos or visit Welcome to the Disability Gateway | Disability Gateway for further information.