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Living in Inclusive Communities

Disability Access and Inclusion Survey

Whyalla City Council is in the process of refreshing and reviewing its inaugural Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP).

The Plan and survey results will continue to assist Council in improving access and inclusion to all residents, whilst we continue to set the framework ensuring that people living with a disability are able to access and participate in mainstream services, programs & events.
This survey is open from September 16.
1.Would you like to provide your name, phone number, email and address? (Optional)(Required.)
2.Are you aware of the Whyalla City Council inaugural Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) enacted in 2020?
3.Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?
4.Do you identify as:
5.What age group are you:
This first section of the survey will address Inclusion.

‘An inclusive community is defined as doing everything that it can to respect all its residents, gives them full access to resources, and promotes equal treatment and opportunity. Works to eliminate all forms of discrimination. Engages all its residents in decision-making processes that affect their lives and values diversity’
6.How inclusive do you think the City of Whyalla is?
7.How does the City of Whyalla include you? (tick all that apply)
8.What can the City of Whyalla do to be more inclusive? (tick all that apply)
9.What accessible or inclusive initiatives have you seen or heard about that the City of Whyalla can learn from? (tick all that apply)
This following section of the survey will address Accessibility.

‘An accessible community is barrier-free and doesn't limit anyone's participation in everyday life. In accessible communities, people with disabilities can be active participants, gain information and access facilities’, such as: getting into buildings, footpaths / ramps, enjoying parks and playgrounds, toilets and change rooms, accessing programs and online information.
10.Have you attended any of council's signature events?
11.How accessible is the City of Whyalla?
12.Have you ever experienced any difficulties or barriers accessing any of the following? (tick all that apply)
13.Are you aware of any programs or services that City of Whyalla provides for people with disability?
14.What kinds of access does the City of Whyalla do well? (tick all that apply)
15.Do you have any other suggestions or comments on disability access and inclusion within the City of Whyalla?
16.What are the most important things council could do to improve the lives of people with disability?
17.What would you like council to know about living with disability?
18.Has there been a time you have not had access to a council event, meeting, place that you would like to tell council about?
Disability Access and Inclusion plan review:



The City of Whyalla is committed to making our city a welcoming and inclusive place for all people to enjoy by continually working towards an accessible and inclusive community for all.



Whyalla Council is reviewing and refreshing their inaugural Disability Access & Inclusion Plan in line with the State Government requirements, the plan adopted in 2020 in now being evaluated and measured.

State government agencies and local councils create Disability Access and Inclusion Plans (DAIPs) to make sure services and programs are accessible and inclusive for people with disability. With each DAIP aligning with priority areas set out in the State Disability Inclusion Plan ensuring a consistent approach across the state.

This is where we need your input, for the next three weeks we will be asking for feedback from the community on access and inclusion in our city, our Community Activation Team will also be meeting with local community groups to seek feedback and information on ways that we can increase inclusion in our community.



If you would like more information with regards to the Disability Access and Inclusion plan process please reach out to Gail Rostig, Manager City Activation by email: gail.rostig@whyalla.sa.gov.au or by phone: 0447 570 401