Help make Council’s next Disability Inclusion Action Plan
We are inviting people with disability, carers of a child / children with disability and carers of someone with complex support needs to express their interest to be part of this Group. The group will meet a few times between October 2025 and June 2026 to work with Council staff as we develop the Plan. The people who are part of the Group will be paid for their contribution. More information about this can be found on the website linked above.
We're asking the community to help shape our next Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026–2030.
This Plan will guide our work over the next four years to remove barriers, improve access, and make our city more inclusive for everyone.
We want to hear from people with disability, their families, carers, support workers, service providers, and organisations about:
- What helps – and what gets in the way – of participation in everyday life.
- Experiences with accessing events, public spaces, transport, employment and services.
- Ideas to make Wollongong a more inclusive and accessible city.
There are lots of ways to share your ideas with us:
Community workshops (limit of 10 people per session)
- Family, carer and support worker session – Tuesday 22 July, 12–2pm, Dapto Ribbonwood Centre
- Autism or neurodivergence – Thursday 31 July, 11am–1pm, Corrimal Community Centre (quiet space available)
- Non-visible disability, or cognitive or intellectual disability – Thurs 7 Aug, 12–2pm, Wollongong Library
- Blind or low vision – Tuesday 12 Aug, 12–2pm, Wollongong Library
- d/Deaf or hard of hearing – Wednesday 20 Aug, 12–2pm, Wollongong Library (AUSLAN interpreted)
- Physical disability – Wednesday 27 Aug, 3:30–5:30pm, Dapto Ribbonwood Centre
- Online workshop (with transcription & optional live captions) – Wednesday 30 July, 5–6:30pm, on Teams
Fill in the online form or phone 4227 7111 to let us know you want to come.
You can talk to us at one of these events:
- Bellambi Neighbourhood Centre – Fri 4 July, 10am–2pm
- Warrawong NAIDOC Family Fun Day – Tues 8 July, 10am–1pm
- Near North Beach Kiosk – Fri 11 July, 8–10am
Other ways to get involved:
- Complete the online survey or pick up a paper copy from your local library (reply-paid envelope included).
- Share stories, ideas or feedback via the online stories tool.
- Email us at engagement@wollongong.nsw.gov.au, phone (02) 4227 7111 or write to us.
- Use our Community Circle Kit to host your own conversation – available at libraries, online, or on request via phone or email.
Please share this with your friends, family, and groups you're involved with. Your help means we can hear from more people and make a Plan that reflects what matters to our community.
The final date to submit your feedback is Monday 15 September 2025. We’re here if you have any questions or need help to take part.
Warm regards,
The Engagement Team