Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2026-2030 (Plain English Version)
On this page:
Welcome
Acknowledgement of Country
Contact Us
About Alexandrina
Disability In Our Community
Our Vision
Why This Plan Matters
What Councils Can Do
How We Created This Plan
What We Have Achieved (2021-2024)
Our Actions (2026-2030)
Putting The Plan Into Action
Welcome
This plan shows how Alexandrina Council will make our community more welcoming and accessible for people with disability. It was shaped by talking with community members, staff, volunteers, and Council Members.
We want everyone - residents, workers, and visitors - to feel included and supported. This plan helps us improve services, spaces, and how we work with the community.
Acknowledgment of Country
The Alexandrina Council and its communities acknowledge the Ngarrindjeri, Peramangk and Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of our Council District.
Contact Us
You can ask for this plan in different formats:
- Phone: 8555 7000
- Email: alex@alexandrina.sa.gov.au
- Visit our offices, 11 Cadell Street Goolwa or 1 Colman Road, Strathalbyn.
About Alexandrina
Our Council area covers 1,827 square kilometres and includes towns, villages, and rural areas. It is known for its natural beauty, culture, and relaxed lifestyle.
Disability In Our Community
- Population (2021): 28,730
- Forecast (2041): 37,933
- People needing help with daily tasks: 2,270 (7.9%)
- Unpaid carers: 3,684 (14.9% of adults)
- People living alone: 3,333 (26.9%)
Our Vision
We want Alexandrina to be:
- Liveable: Spaces and services that everyone can use
- Connected: Inclusive transport and community participation
This plan builds on our previous work and shows our commitment to making life better for people with disability.
Why This Plan Matters
The Disability Inclusion Act 2018 (SA) says Councils must create plans to improve access and inclusion. This plan follows State and national strategies and supports the rights of people with disability.
What Councils Can Do
Councils help by:
- Making spaces and events inclusive
- Listening to people with disability
- Supporting inclusive jobs and volunteering
- Improving transport and facilities.
How We Created This Plan
We listened to people with disability, carers, service providers, and the community. Their feedback helped shape the plan’s goals and actions.
What We Have Achieved (2021–2024)
- 77% of actions completed or ongoing
- Inclusive events such as dance parties and Australia Day events
- Better website accessibility
- Inclusive arts and library programs
- More volunteering and job opportunities
- Involving people with disability in decision-making.
Our Actions (2026–2030)
We have grouped our actions under five main areas:
1. Inclusive Environments and Communities
- Make events welcoming and accessible
- Upgrade parks, buildings, and toilets
- Share information in formats such as Easy Read and Auslan
- Improve and communicate transport options
- Celebrate inclusion through events and campaigns.
2. Education And Employment
- Support inclusive volunteering
- Make hiring practices fairer
- Offer mentoring and flexible work options.
3. Personal And Community Support
- Help people connect with services
- Work with other councils and service providers
- Fund inclusive programs and events.
4. Health And Wellbeing
- Make health services and buildings easier to access
- Support disability services working together.
5. Safety, Rights and Justice
- Help people prepare for emergencies
- Make sure people with disability are safe and supported.
Putting The Plan Into Action
- Each action has a responsible team.
- Council will track progress using data from surveys and reports.
- Staff will do training to understand disability inclusion.
- Council will share updates with the community and government.
- People with disability will help shape services and programs.