International Day of People with Disability

Randwick City Council organises activities and events to celebrate International Day of People with Disability around December. It’s a time to increase awareness, inclusiveness and acceptance of people with disability.

For more information, please visit: International Day of People with Disability

Improving access

Council promotes and facilitates improved access to buildings, public places, and services. The 2018 Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers shows approximately 10% of the Randwick LGA have reported having a disability. Additionally, Randwick City Council co-convenes the City and Eastern Sydney Ageing and Disability Interagency. This interagency allows for collaboration, discussion and the sharing of information between organisations regarding the ageing and disability services sector.

Disability Inclusion Action Plan

On 13 December 2022, the Disability Inclusion Action Plan PDF, 10029.82 KB was endorsed by Council at the Ordinary Council Meeting. The Disability Inclusion Action Plan is subject to a number of minor amendments. 

For further information, please read the minutes from the Council meeting (see page 4 of the minutes) and the report to Council (see page 5 of the report). 
Read the Consultation outcomes report here.

The Disability Inclusion Action Plan aims to create easier, more welcoming ways to participate in community life.

“Randwick Council is committed to making our city more inclusive and welcoming of people with visible and invisible disabilities,” said Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker.

“From discussions that we’ve had with community groups and members with lived experience, we know that people with a disability can often be excluded from participating fully in community life due to a range of barriers. These are not just physical barriers but also ones of attitudes and understanding within the community or operational barriers that prevent them from accessing information.

“Our goal is to ensure that everyone can, and feels empowered to, participate fully in community life. Our action plan has set out the ways that we, as Council, can smooth the way and make a real, tangible difference to people’s experience of being part of the Randwick and surrounding communities.”

The DIAP has been developed in partnership with Waverley Council, recognising that residents access services and facilities beyond LGA borders. Between October 2021 and February 2022, Randwick Council and Waverley Council consulted with the community to help develop the Disability Inclusion Action Plans.

The DIAP identifies four key focus areas:

• Inclusive attitudes and behaviours: The attitudes and behaviours of the general community towards people with disability continue to be a significant barrier to their sense of inclusion.
• Liveable communities: People with disability want to feel part of the community and have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in community life.
• Employment: Meaningful employment and all the associated benefits of income, skills recognition, social interaction, and feelings of self-worth remain an important goal for most people.
• Engagement and systems: Early consideration of people’s needs can make a huge difference to how people can engage with us or are empowered to successfully navigate systems and pathways.

People with a disability often face many barriers preventing them from participating fully in community life. The 2022 Deputy Mayor, Kym Chapple spoke to Scott Green who is a Lifesaver with muscular dystrophy at Coogee Surf Lifesaving Club and with Tony Waller, who created Project Libertas, the program that trains people with disabilities to become lifesavers.

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