People with disability

At Council, we are committed to providing services, facilities and events that everyone in the community can participate in and enjoy.

We are always working to make sure:

  • Council information and services are accessible and easy to understand
  • venues are easy to enter
  • the community is aware of important issues for people with disability.

Disability Inclusion Action Plan

Council’s aims to make Kempsey Shire an accessible and inclusive place to live, visit, work and play.

The guiding principles in the plan are:

  1. increasing positive attitudes and behaviours towards people with disability
  2. making Kempsey Shire more accessible, inclusive and liveable
  3. increasing meaningful education and employment for those with disability
  4. improving access to Council’s services through better systems and processes.

The plan sets out the actions Council will take in the next three years as we work towards greater inclusion and accessibility.

To find out more, see Disability Inclusion Action Plan

Get in touch

We are always working to improve our information and services, and we welcome and value community feedback.

If you would like to raise an issue with Council, you can contact us in a number of ways.

 

Community services

The Kempsey Community Directory has names and contact information for organisations that provide support and services to people with disability.

Library home lending service

Kempsey Shire Libraries have a free home delivery service for residents who can't visit their local library.

To find out about the service, phone Kempsey Library on 6566 3210 or visit the Kempsey Shire Libraries website.

Beach mobility aids

With support from the Macleay Disability Inclusion Group, beach mobility aids are available for hire across the Kempsey Shire, through a trial initiative aimed at making our beaches more accessible to all.

Communication boards in parks

Communication boards are a proven tool to support participation and interaction for children and adults with communication challenges. Council is proud to partner with Early Connections Kempsey and Scope, specialists in accessible communication design, to develop and install three inclusive communication boards in key parks across Kempsey Shire with each board tailored to its location:  

  • Riverside Park, Kempsey
  • Horseshoe Bay Park, South West Rocks
  • Baker Drive Park, Crescent Head.

Learn more: Inclusive Communication Boards

Public toilet map

The National Public Toilet Map shows the location of more than 19,000 toilet facilities across Australia.

It includes information on accessibility, adult change and baby care facilities.

Master Locksmith Association Key

The Master Locksmith Association Key (MLAK) is a key that fits into specially designed locks to give people access to public facilities.

People with disability can purchase an MLAK key to open toilets, playground equipment and other venues across Australia.

To find out if you are eligible or to order a key, go to the Master Locksmiths website.

Preparing for emergencies

The Australian Red Cross has information to help people with disability or chronic illness to prepare for emergencies.

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