Draft Access and Inclusion Plan 2026–2030

Project update – 8 May 2026

Consultation has concluded

Thank you for having your say

The Draft Access and Inclusion Plan 2026–2030 was on public exhibition from 26 March 2026 to 7 May 2026. During this time, 466 people visited the project page, 128 downloaded the strategy and we received 13 submissions from community members and groups.

We’re now reviewing all feedback received and will use it to help shape the final version of the plan.

What's next?

The Access and Inclusion Plan 2026–2030 is due to go to the Thursday 18 June 2026 Council Meeting. The meeting can be watched live at tweed.nsw.gov.au/council-meetings. All written submissions will be included in the Council Report and available for Councillors to consider before deciding whether to adopt the plan. The de-identified submissions, including recommendations to Council in response to the submissions, will be available for the community to view via the meeting agenda, which will be uploaded to tweed.nsw.gov.au/council-meetings on Wednesday 10 June 2026.

We’re developing a new Access and Inclusion Plan, building on the work already underway to make the Tweed more accessible, inclusive and welcoming for everyone. This plan sets out the key actions and priorities that will guide improvements to access and inclusion across our community over the next 4 years.

We want you to have your say.

This Draft Access and Inclusion Plan 2026–2030 is a result of consultation with the Tweed community including people living with disability, their carers, local disability service providers, peak organisations, Council’s Equal Access Advisory Committee and Council staff.

What we achieved under the current plan (2023–2026)

A complete record of all actions delivered during this period is available in Council’s Annual Reports.

These achievements demonstrate the foundations we’ve built and help inform the development of the new Draft Access and Inclusion Plan 2026–2030.

The draft plan outlines the actions Council will take to create a more inclusive community across 4 key focus areas.

1. Developing positive community attitudes and behaviours.
2. Creating liveable and accessible communities.
3. Supporting access to meaningful employment.
4. Improving access to mainstream services through better systems and processes.

Read the draft Tweed Access and Inclusion Plan 2026–2030

• Draft Access and Inclusion Plan 2026–2030: Full detail graphic version
• Draft Access and Inclusion Plan 2026–2030: Full detail text only version
• Draft Access and Inclusion Plan 2026–2030: Summary version
• Draft Access and Inclusion Plan 2026–2030: Easy Read accessible version
• Draft Access and Inclusion Plan 2026–2030: Easy Read text only version

We want to hear what you think

Your feedback will help shape a plan that makes a difference for people with disability in the Tweed.

Read the draft plan and tell us what you think about the four focus areas and the actions proposed. Your input will guide the final Access and Inclusion Plan 2026–2030.

How to have your say

Have your say by 4 pm, Thursday 7 May 2026.

There are several ways you can provide your feedback:

• Email your feedback to tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au
  (Please use subject line: 'Subject heading: DIAP')
• Complete the online survey.
• Submit a survey form
  Two survey forms are available:
  - an editable PDF, which can be completed and emailed to tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au
  - a printable version that you can complete by hand and post by mail, along with any other feedback, to:

The General Manager
Tweed Shire Council
PO Box 816
Murwillumbah NSW 2484

• Attend an information session.
  • In-person
    • Murwillumbah Civic and Cultural Centre (Canvas & Kettle Room), Wednesday 8 April, 2 to 3 pm
    • Bruce Graham Room, Tweed Heads Library, Thursday 16 April, 10 to 11 am
  • Online session, Wednesday 15 April, 11 am to 12 noon (Auslan supported)
  • Book your session.
    
    
• Call a project officer on 02 6670 2400.