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Published on 02 July 2026
The City of Coffs Harbour's freshly adopted Disability Inclusion Action Plan is needed and fit-for-purpose as it addresses key concerns raised by those with an interest in the space.
Three formal submissions and 86 survey responses were received during the public exhibition for the draft plan (2026-2030).
Key issues identified during the consultation period included:
Limited opportunities for people with disability to work, volunteer, or undertake training in the Coffs Harbour Local Government Area
A need for community and business education to support people with disability, particularly for those in wheelchairs.
Accessibility of existing paths needs to be improved
A need for the plan to address hidden disability, as around 80 per cent of people with disability have a non-visible disability (eg psychosocial conditions, chronic illness, cognitive impairment); and
Access to public facilities and places such as shops, entertainment venues, beaches, bush areas, toilets, footpaths and crossings are the most difficult to access.
"Working closely with the Disability Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee, this plan has a number of actions which will address these concerns," Mayor Nikki Williams said.
"Like all NSW Councils, the City is required to develop a Disability Action Inclusion Plan every four years and to report annually on its progress.
"Most people reported feeling welcomed and included but we can be better especially in addressing physical barriers to access and through education initiatives."
On the back of community feedback, some changes were made from the draft to the final plan.
These included:
The City to facilitate training for identified staff and volunteers in disability awareness and inclusiveness, including hidden and non-visible disability
The City to investigate funding opportunities for inclusive, adapted toys and additional accessible literacy resources within its three public libraries; and
Explore the feasibility of using fragrance-free chemicals and products in City-operated facilities (to improve access for people with fragrance sensitivity).
The adopted plan has four key focus areas and a wide-ranging list of short and longer term goals.
City Planning and Communities Director Ian Fitzgibbon said the over-arching principle is to create a more livable Coffs Harbour for all.
"The consultation process showed that community attitudes and accessibility are central to creating a more inclusive community,” Mr Fitzgibbon said.
The full Disability Inclusion Action Plan can be read here.
Photo: City of Coffs Harbour worked closely with the Disability Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee in the development of the now adopted Disability Inclusion Action Plan.