Disability Inclusion Action Plan

Disability Inclusion Action Plans (DIAP) are a legislated requirement for councils in NSW that provide a framework to improve access and inclusion across the state. There are 4 focus areas that provide the foundation for these plans and guide the actions and priorities we’ve set for Penrith. 

• Focus area 1: Developing positive community attitudes and upholding the rights of people with disability. 
• Focus area 2: Creating liveable and safer communities. 
• Focus area 3: Supporting access to meaningful employment and independence.  
• Focus area 4: Improving access to mainstream services through better systems and processes. 

Penrith Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan outlines how we will improve access and inclusion outcomes in our day-to-day business and within existing resources. It also covers how we will advocate to stakeholders within our City to adopt access and inclusion in their work.  

Council’s role in delivering the DIAP includes being a: 

• Planner: Understanding community needs and expectations now and into the future, and planning to harness growth and investment to deliver positive community outcomes for all. 
• Provider: Delivering inclusive programs, services, facilities and events. 
• Partner: Harnessing the collective resources of the community service sector and other key stakeholders to meet the challenges of the City. 
• Advocate: Promoting the needs of people living with disability to other agencies and authorities. 
• Capacity builder: Developing relationships, sharing learnings and building skills with the local community sector, local employers and major industries. 
• Regulator: Monitoring compliance with conditions set out in our Development Control Plan and other legislation. 

Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026