Hawkesbury City Council is currently developing the 2023 – 2026 Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) that will provide a clear framework and pathway toward building a safe, accessible, and inclusive Hawkesbury for all residents and visitors.
 
We want to hear from the Hawkesbury community about local challenges and opportunities for improving access and inclusion for those with Disability. 
 
All survey respondents will go in the draw to win a $100 visa gift card! 

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* 1. In which area of the Hawkesbury do you currently reside?

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* 2. What is your age

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* 3. Do you have a disability? (Please note the definition of disability includes sensory, intellectual, neuro-diverse, physical and mental illness - where the disability is permanent or is likely to be permanent)

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* 4. Are you a support worker or carer for someone with disability? 

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* 5. Are you aware that Hawkesbury City Council has a Disability Inclusion Action Plan?

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* 6. Have you accessed the Hawkesbury Disability Inclusion Action Plan?

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* 7. Do you currently access or use any of the listed council facilities? (Please indicate all that you have accessed in the last two years)

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* 8. If you do not use Council Facilities, is it due to accessibility barriers?

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* 9. If you do use Council Facilities please note any improvements that would make them more accessible for you? 

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* 10. In the Hawkesbury generally - What two (2) areas for improvements are most important to you?

Local Government Disability Inclusion Action Plans have four key focus areas. The following questions are related to these:
Focus Area 1: Attitudes and Behaviours

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* 11. Do you feel respected and included in your local community?

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* 12. Do you feel safe in your local community? 

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* 13. Do you feel there needs to be greater community awareness regarding access and inclusion?

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* 14. Is there anything you would like to share with us regarding attitudes and behaviours? 

Focus Area 2: Liveable Communities

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* 15. Are you able to access and participate in your local community? 

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* 16. What has your experience been visiting local businesses?

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* 17. Do you have suggestions on how to create a more liveable community for residents with disability?

Focus Area 3: Employment 

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* 18. Are you currently:

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* 19. Have you experienced barriers in obtaining employment?

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* 20. Have you experienced barriers in the workplace?

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* 21. If you answered yes to the previous two questions. Which of the following barriers have you encountered?

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* 22. Do you have suggestions on how to create safer and more inclusive workplaces?

Focus Area 4: Systems and Processes

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* 23. Are you able to access important information and communications on Hawkesbury City Council's website and social media?

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* 24. Are you able to access important information generally?

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* 25. Are you able to access emergency and disaster information? 

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* 26. Do you have any additional feedback or suggestions regarding this focus area?

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* 27. What are the two (2) most important inclusion and access goals to you?

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* 28. Are there any changes you would like to see in your local community that have not been covered in this survey? If yes, please provide information 

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* 29. Name

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* 31. Would you like to receive emails from the Community Planning and Partnerships team at Council about upcoming events, activities and training opportunities? 

Note: This information will be stored securely in Council’s Records Management System, and will be used in accordance with the requirements of the NSW Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998. In order to request access to or modify this information, contact our Customer Service Team on 4560 4444.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey and input into the development of Hawkesbury's Disability Inclusion Plan. Your feedback will help us build a safe, inclusive and accessible community for all. 

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