Our people living with disability
People living with disability have a strong sense of community and feel connected to others. They recognise and value the broad range of options for connection within our community.
Our priorities are to support inclusion and connection for people living with disability and key actions include promoting access and inclusion.
Learn more about our priorities and actions in the Community Wellbeing Action Plan and Plan on a page - Our people living with disability.
Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2026 - 2030
The Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2026-2030 was adopted by Council on 20 July 2026. It outlines the actions Council will take to enhance access and inclusion for people with disability, reaffirming our ongoing commitment to creating meaningful, positive change that enables everyone to participate fully in community life.
The Alexandrina 2040 Our Plan to Thrive (A2040) vision promotes inclusive communities:
- Liveable - Ensures public spaces and services are designed to be accessible to all, including people with disabilities.
- Connected - Directly supports social inclusion, community participation, and accessible transport for people with disabilities.
Read the Plan
Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2026-2030
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What is the DAIP?
The Disability Inclusion Act 2018 says that every State authority, including local councils, must create a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. These plans outline how councils will make their services and spaces more inclusive and accessible.
Consultation
Council’s DAIP was prepared using information gathered though the State and Council consultation with people with a lived experience of disability, people who care for or support people with disability and Council staff.
Our priority areas
The priority areas or domains that inform the measures for Council’s Plan include:
- Inclusive Environments and Communities
- Education and Employment
- Personal and Community Support
- Health and Wellbeing
- Safety, Rights and Justice.
Progress Reports
Council’s Community Development Team will prepare annual progress reports to ensure our commitment to the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2026 - 2030.
Useful Resources
To see a succinct list of accessible public toilets in the Alexandrina Council area, refer to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing's National Public Toilet Map.
As part of the Alexandrina Council's annual Grant Program, our Small Grants offers invites applications from individuals under 25 years old or living with disability to undertake personal development opportunities within one of the following categories:
- Arts, Culture, Music and Dance
- Sport and Recreation
- Community Participation and Leadership
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is Australia’s national scheme providing funding to eligible people living with disability to enable them to have greater independence and an improved quality of life.
The scheme entitles people with a "permanent and significant" disability (under the age of 65), to full funding for any "reasonable and necessary" support needs related to their disability (subject to certain restrictions). Funding is allocated to the individual, and the individual or their guardian chooses which providers supply the funded goods and services (subject to certain restrictions).
The scheme is administered by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and overseen by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission).
Mission Australia NDIS Local Area Coordination (LAC) service support people with disability and their families in the Alexandrina region. Mission’s role is to assist people to understand and access the NDIS, provide support to create and implement NDIS plans. They also play an important part to build communities that are inclusive and welcoming of everyone.
National Disability Insurance Scheme Website
Victor Harbor Office
Shop 8 46 Ocean Street, Victor Harbor
1800 931 543
Visit the Mission Australia's website for office details
Mount Barker Office
1/25 Victoria Cresent, Mount Barker
1800 931 543
Visit the NDIS website for office details
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission works with participants and providers improve the quality and safely of NDIS services and supports.
Office for the Public Advocate promotes the rights and interests of people who need assistance with decision making. They give information, resolve disputes, advocate, investigate, and act as guardian of last resort.
Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability was established in April 2019 in response to community concern about widespread reports of violence against, and the neglect, abuse and exploitation of, people with disability.
Inclusive SA brings together State Government and local councils to reduce barriers faced by people living with disability.
Inclusive participation in sport and physical activity in a welcoming and inclusive environment. The Inclusive Sport Framework is based on 7 Pillars of Inclusion – Access, Attitude, Choice, Partnerships, Communication, Policy and Opportunities.
Alexandrina Council's website offers the Userway accessibility tool that users can use to change their individual settings. Click the button on the bottom left-hand side of the screen to choose your desired settings.
More Information
For more information about Council's DAIP 2026-2030, contact the Community Development Team on 8555 7000.
