We’re continuing to make Cumberland more accessible and inclusive
Council has prepared a draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2026–2030 following consultation with people with lived experience of disability, carers, service providers, advocates, seniors, community members, Council’s Committees and staff.
We invite those who participated in the initial consultation and anyone interested to provide feedback ensuring the plan reflects the needs and aspirations shared during the 2025 engagement period.
We are seeking feedback across the 4 mandated focus areas:
Focus Area 1: Developing positive community attitudes and upholding the rights of people with disability is about fostering positive and respectful community and institutional attitudes toward disability, as well as empowering people with disability to exercise their rights.
Focus Area 2: Creating liveable and safer communities relates to ensuring physical environments and services are accessible, inclusive and safe.
Focus Area 3: Supporting access to meaningful employment and independence means enabling inclusive, accessible and employment opportunities that promote independence.
Focus Area 4: Improving access to mainstream services through better systems and processes relates to making information and services accessible through inclusive and accessible channels.
Now we want your feedback!
Council values the voices of our community and is inviting residents to share their thoughts on the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2026–2030. Your feedback will help continuing to make Cumberland more accessible and inclusive.
The consultation period runs from Friday 29 May 2026 until Friday 26 June 2026. During this consultation period, residents are encouraged to have their say by completing the feedback form below. Submissions close Friday 26 June 2026.
Community members can also speak with Council staff at our pop-up sessions:
Wednesday 3 June 2026, 10am - 12pm at Auburn Library
Thursday 11 June 2026, 10am – 12pm at Merrylands Library.
