Gunnedah Shire Disability Inclusion Action Plan Review 2022 Survey

The Gunnedah Shire Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) is under review and we need your help. The aim of the DIAP is to ensure that people with disability or impairment who live, work and visit the Gunnedah Shire have equal access to Council services, facilities, programs and events.

Why have a Disability Inclusion Action Plan?
Gunnedah Shire Council is committed to being an access champion and improving opportunities for people of all ages with disability to access the full range of services and activities available in the community. The 2017-2021 DIAP prioritised a range of actions that Council needed to take throughout that period to make this happen. We have been steadily working with our partners to implement the Plan and now it's time to revisit our actions to determine how we can strengthen the document.

Who would we like to hear from?
If you or someone you know has a permanent or temporary disability/impairment (i.e. physical, sensory, cognitive, intellectual, or other related conditions) and you live in or visit the Gunnedah Shire, then Council wants to hear your opinion. We also want to hear from family, friends, supporters, carers and services supporting people with a disability, and anyone else in the community who is interested in access and inclusion.

Can I give my opinion without doing the survey?

Yes. Over the phone, in person or by email.

. Phone Debra Hilton on 02 6740 2162

. Phone Mel McCulloch on 02 6740 2172

. Email your views to council@infogunnedah.com

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* 1. Do you live in the Gunnedah Shire?

Yes

No, I visit the Gunnedah Shire (Go to Q3)

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* 2. I live in

Gunnedah

Breeza

Curlewis

Carroll

Emerald Hill

Kelvin

Mullaley

Tambar Springs

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Are you?

Male

Female

Non-binary

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* 4. My age is

Under 25

25-35

36-55

56+

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* 5. Do you identify as?

Aboriginal

Culturally or Linguistically Diverse

Neither

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* 6. Tick the box(es) that apply to you

I am a person with disability

I am a family member or close friend of a person with disability

I am employed in the disability support sector

I am a carer of a person with disability or older person

I am an interested community member

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What type(s) of disability do you, or the person you support, have?

None - I am an interested community member

I would rather not say

A vision related disability

A cognitive disability (eg stroke, acquired brain injury)

A disability affecting learning (eg intellectual disability)

A hearing related disability

A mental health issue or disability

A progressive disability (eg multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, Motor Neurone Disease)

Another type of disability (please specify)

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* 8. Do you agree with this statement? - It is important that we build a community that values the diversity and abilities of all its residents and visitors.

Agree

Disagree

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* 9. As someone (or knowing someone) with a disability, how welcome and included do you feel in the community?

Very welcome and included

Moderately welcome and included

Not welcome or included

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* 10. Do you require or use any of the following. (Please tick all that apply)

A website that is accessibility friendly and supports assistive technology

Hearing loop

Brochures or flyers with large print

TTY (teletypewriter)

Braille

Master Locksmith Access Key (MLAK)

Wayfinding devices

Accessible customer service counters

Brochures/flyers in a language other than English

I do not require any of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Please select any annual community events attended in the Gunnedah Shire in the last four (4) years.

AGQuip

Street Fair (i.e. NightQuip or Christmas)

NAIDOC Week Community Fun Day

Australia Day Raft Race

ANZAC Day Street Parade

Carols in the Park

Community Markets in Wolseley Park

None of the above

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* 12. In your opinion, how easy is it for people with disability to find and understand Council information?

	Don't Use	Easy	Somewhat Easy	Not Easy
Council websites (Gunnedah, Visit Gunnedah, Civic Gunnedah)	Council websites (Gunnedah, Visit Gunnedah, Civic Gunnedah) Don't Use	Council websites (Gunnedah, Visit Gunnedah, Civic Gunnedah) Easy	Council websites (Gunnedah, Visit Gunnedah, Civic Gunnedah) Somewhat Easy	Council websites (Gunnedah, Visit Gunnedah, Civic Gunnedah) Not Easy
Council's social media (Facebook, Twitter etc.)	Council's social media (Facebook, Twitter etc.) Don't Use	Council's social media (Facebook, Twitter etc.) Easy	Council's social media (Facebook, Twitter etc.) Somewhat Easy	Council's social media (Facebook, Twitter etc.) Not Easy
Gunnedah Shire Business Directory - Localised	Gunnedah Shire Business Directory - Localised Don't Use	Gunnedah Shire Business Directory - Localised Easy	Gunnedah Shire Business Directory - Localised Somewhat Easy	Gunnedah Shire Business Directory - Localised Not Easy
Gunnedah Shire Community Directory	Gunnedah Shire Community Directory Don't Use	Gunnedah Shire Community Directory Easy	Gunnedah Shire Community Directory Somewhat Easy	Gunnedah Shire Community Directory Not Easy
Council brochures, event flyers, posters	Council brochures, event flyers, posters Don't Use	Council brochures, event flyers, posters Easy	Council brochures, event flyers, posters Somewhat Easy	Council brochures, event flyers, posters Not Easy
Council forms and letters	Council forms and letters Don't Use	Council forms and letters Easy	Council forms and letters Somewhat Easy	Council forms and letters Not Easy

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* 13. How can Council better communicate with people with disability and their networks?

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* 14. What do you think are the biggest barriers or challenges for people with disability in getting around and travelling to services and facilities in our Shire.

Gunnedah Shire Disability Inclusion Action Plan Review 2022

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* 1. Do you live in the Gunnedah Shire?

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* 2. I live in

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* 3. Are you?

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* 4. My age is

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* 5. Do you identify as?

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* 6. Tick the box(es) that apply to you

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* 7. What type(s) of disability do you, or the person you support, have?

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* 8. Do you agree with this statement? - It is important that we build a community that values the diversity and abilities of all its residents and visitors.

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* 9. As someone (or knowing someone) with a disability, how welcome and included do you feel in the community?

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* 10. Do you require or use any of the following. (Please tick all that apply)

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* 11. Please select any annual community events attended in the Gunnedah Shire in the last four (4) years.

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* 12. In your opinion, how easy is it for people with disability to find and understand Council information?

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* 13. How can Council better communicate with people with disability and their networks?

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* 14. What do you think are the biggest barriers or challenges for people with disability in getting around and travelling to services and facilities in our Shire.

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* 15. What do you think are the main barriers to finding work for people with disability?

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* 16. What do you think would change community views and attitudes towards people with disability?

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* 17. What other suggestions do you have for Council to enhance access and cultivate inclusion in our community? (Leave blank if none)