Have your say: Help shape Council's new Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Coolamon Shire Council is inviting the community to help shape its new Disability Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2027–2031. Your feedback will help us understand what is working well, where barriers exist and what Council should focus on. You do not need to have a disability to complete this survey. We welcome feedback from people with disability, carers, family members, service providers, businesses and the wider community. The consultation period will be open from Friday 18 September to Friday 23 October 2026. This survey has 14 questions.
1. What best describes you? (Select all that apply)
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Person with disability
A family member, friend or carer of a person with disability
Service provider or support worker
A local business owner/employer
Community member without disability
Prefer not to say
Other
2. Which town or village do you live in?
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Coolamon
Ardlethan
Ganmain
Beckom
Marrar
Matong
Rural are within Coolamon
Outside Coolamon Shire
Prefer not to say
3. What is your age?
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17 years and under
18-25 years
26-40 years
41-65 years
Over 66 years
Please rate if you agree or disagree with the below statements:
4. In your experience, Coolamon Shire is an inclusive community for people with disability
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Unsure
5. The programs, services, events and facilities offered by Council are inclusive.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Unsure
6. How we communicate with the community is accessible and inclusive. (eg: Website, newsletter, printed pamphlets and social media)
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Unsure
The below questions are open response questions:
7. How can we improve inclusion and accessibility within Coolamon Shire?
8. From your experience, what are the main barriers to getting around, accessing placesand events or participating in community life?
9. What is Coolamon Shire or the local community doing well to support inclusion and accessibility?
10. How can we support local businesses and organisations to increase access and inclusion for people with disability
11. What do you think are the main barriers to employment for people with disability in Coolamon Shire?
12. Have you experienced any difficulty contacting Council, finding information, completing Council forms or accessing Council services?
13. How can we help people with disability feel more included
14. Is there anything else you would like council to consider when developing our new Disability Inclusion Action Plan?
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