Disability Access and Inclusion

Access Inclusion Standing Committee

City of Newcastle has an Access Inclusion Committee. The Committee assists with the implementation of our Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026 and also provides advice on local matters related to disability inclusion in Newcastle.

With the commencement of a new Council term, new membership of the committee will occur. CN acknowledges the contribution of former members including, former Cr Margaret Wood, Cr Dr Elizabeth Adamczyk, former Cr Katrina Wark, Andrew Vodic, Patrick Bellamy, Ben Moxey, Chad Ramage, Lindsay Gardner, Sandra Irons and Stewart MacLennan.

Further information about community membership opportunities will be provided in the coming months.

Committee Membership

Councillor Members: Cr Dr Elizabeth Adamczyk (Chair), Cr Sinead Francis-Coan (Deputy Chair), Cr Mark Brooker.

This committee may have a co-chair selected from the community membership.  

Representatives from Stakeholder Organisations: TBC

Community Representatives: TBC

For further information about Committees at City of Newcastle visit our Advisory Committee's page.

If you would like to provide access and inclusion related feedback about our local infrastructure or services please click here

Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026

Council adopted the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026 on February 22, 2022. The next four years will see CN work with the community and other stakeholders to deliver on the 35 actions of the DIAP.

The Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026 was prepared in accordance with s.12 of the NSW Disability Inclusion Act and outlines how Council will contribute to making Newcastle a more inclusive and accessible city for everyone.

You can access the 2022-2026 plan in a variety of formats by clicking on the links below.

If you require a copy of the plan in an alternative format other than listed below, contact us on:

Phone: 02 49742863
Text: 0419 616 818

Email: communityadmin@ncc.nsw.gov.au


Diversify Your Workforce - Disability and Employment

Working-age people with disability are more likely to be unemployed than those without disability. They are also more likely to be unemployed for longer.

During Count Us In 2022, City of Newcastle engaged with people with disabilities and other stakeholders to record localised thoughts and experiences related to disability and employment.

We have developed two video resources to share across the community to promote more inclusive employment. The 2 minute clip includes closed captions and the 10 minute version includes closed captions and is Auslan interpreted.

We hope the voices of these local people can strengthen efforts to address negative attitudes and behaviours regarding the contribution that people with disability can and do make to our community.

Inclusion is everyone's business. Let's work together to make a difference!

Visit the Disability Inclusion Action Plan section above to see what City of Newcastle is working on to create more inclusive employment.

National Disability Insurance Agency

National Disability Insurance Agency - NDIA (agency delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme)

If you are a person living with a disability and you meet the relevant access requirements you can become a participant in the scheme. The access requirements will be explained when you call the NDIA.

Call 1800 800 110.

If you do not meet the relevant access requirements, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) may be able to provide you with information about other supports that could be of benefit to you and assist in referral to these.