Hawkesbury City Council is currently developing the 2023 – 2026 Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) that will provide a clear framework and pathway toward building a safe, accessible, and inclusive Hawkesbury for all residents and visitors.
 
We want to hear from the Hawkesbury community about local challenges and opportunities for improving access and inclusion for those with Disability. 
 
All survey respondents will go in the draw to win a $100 visa gift card! 

Question Title

1. In which area of the Hawkesbury do you currently reside?

Question Title

2. What is your age

Question Title

3. Do you have a disability? (Please note the definition of disability includes sensory, intellectual, neuro-diverse, physical and mental illness - where the disability is permanent or is likely to be permanent)

Question Title

4. Are you a support worker or carer for someone with disability? 

Question Title

5. Are you aware that Hawkesbury City Council has a Disability Inclusion Action Plan?

Question Title

6. Have you accessed the Hawkesbury Disability Inclusion Action Plan?

Question Title

7. Do you currently access or use any of the listed council facilities? (Please indicate all that you have accessed in the last two years)

Question Title

8. If you do not use Council Facilities, is it due to accessibility barriers?

Question Title

9. If you do use Council Facilities please note any improvements that would make them more accessible for you? 

Question Title

10. In the Hawkesbury generally - What two (2) areas for improvements are most important to you?

Local Government Disability Inclusion Action Plans have four key focus areas. The following questions are related to these:
Focus Area 1: Attitudes and Behaviours

Question Title

11. Do you feel respected and included in your local community?

Question Title

12. Do you feel safe in your local community? 

Question Title

13. Do you feel there needs to be greater community awareness regarding access and inclusion?

Question Title

14. Is there anything you would like to share with us regarding attitudes and behaviours? 

Focus Area 2: Liveable Communities

Question Title

15. Are you able to access and participate in your local community? 

Question Title

16. What has your experience been visiting local businesses?

Question Title

17. Do you have suggestions on how to create a more liveable community for residents with disability?

Focus Area 3: Employment 

Question Title

18. Are you currently:

Question Title

19. Have you experienced barriers in obtaining employment?

Question Title

20. Have you experienced barriers in the workplace?

Question Title

21. If you answered yes to the previous two questions. Which of the following barriers have you encountered?

Question Title

22. Do you have suggestions on how to create safer and more inclusive workplaces?

Focus Area 4: Systems and Processes

Question Title

23. Are you able to access important information and communications on Hawkesbury City Council's website and social media?

Question Title

24. Are you able to access important information generally?

Question Title

25. Are you able to access emergency and disaster information? 

Question Title

26. Do you have any additional feedback or suggestions regarding this focus area?

Question Title

27. What are the two (2) most important inclusion and access goals to you?

Question Title

28. Are there any changes you would like to see in your local community that have not been covered in this survey? If yes, please provide information 

Question Title

29. Name

Question Title

31. Would you like to receive emails from the Community Planning and Partnerships team at Council about upcoming events, activities and training opportunities? 

Note: This information will be stored securely in Council’s Records Management System, and will be used in accordance with the requirements of the NSW Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998. In order to request access to or modify this information, contact our Customer Service Team on 4560 4444.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey and input into the development of Hawkesbury's Disability Inclusion Plan. Your feedback will help us build a safe, inclusive and accessible community for all. 

T