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Cessnock City Council is committed to making our community more inclusive and accessible for everyone.
We are developing the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2025-2029, and we need your input to make sure it reflects the needs and aspirations of our community.
Council can make better decisions when people with disability share their challenges, ideas, knowledge and experience.
Why Your Feedback Matters: If you have a disability, care for someone with a disability, or are involved in supporting people with disabilities, your insights are invaluable. Your feedback will help us understand the challenges and opportunities in our area and guide our actions to support inclusion and accessibility.
Survey Deadline: Please complete the survey by 8th September
Need help filling out the survey? If you require the survey in an alternative format or need help completing it, contact Megan Barnes on (02) 4993 4378 or via email at megan.barnes@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
Don't have time to take the survey? Add a comment to the ideas wall!
Do you have a suggestion for how Council can be more inclusive in our places and services?
Is there something that makes it hard for people with disabilities that Council can do better?
Use this link to add your comment and let us know your ideas!
Prefer to have a chat? Book a meeting!
Telephone Interview
In-Person Meeting
Zoom or Teams online meeting
Use this link, or call Megan Barnes on (02) 4993 4378 to schedule a time for an interview or meeting
We can’t create a more inclusive Cessnock without you. Thank you for your participation and support!
Cessnock City Council is committed to making our community more inclusive and accessible for everyone.
We are developing the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2025-2029, and we need your input to make sure it reflects the needs and aspirations of our community.
Council can make better decisions when people with disability share their challenges, ideas, knowledge and experience.
Why Your Feedback Matters: If you have a disability, care for someone with a disability, or are involved in supporting people with disabilities, your insights are invaluable. Your feedback will help us understand the challenges and opportunities in our area and guide our actions to support inclusion and accessibility.
Survey Deadline: Please complete the survey by 8th September
Need help filling out the survey? If you require the survey in an alternative format or need help completing it, contact Megan Barnes on (02) 4993 4378 or via email at megan.barnes@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
Don't have time to take the survey? Add a comment to the ideas wall!
Do you have a suggestion for how Council can be more inclusive in our places and services?
Is there something that makes it hard for people with disabilities that Council can do better?
Use this link to add your comment and let us know your ideas!
Prefer to have a chat? Book a meeting!
Telephone Interview
In-Person Meeting
Zoom or Teams online meeting
Use this link, or call Megan Barnes on (02) 4993 4378 to schedule a time for an interview or meeting
We can’t create a more inclusive Cessnock without you. Thank you for your participation and support!
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Community Workshop
Cessnock City Council is developing the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2025-2029, and we are inviting you to participate in a community workshop to share your insights and experiences. Your input is vital in helping us create a more inclusive and accessible community for everyone.
Workshop Details:
Date: 30th August 2024
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: 201 Vincent St, Cessnock NSW 2325
Why Attend?
Share Your Experiences: Tell us about the challenges and opportunities related to disability inclusion in Cessnock.
Influence Council Actions: Your feedback will directly impact the actions and policies we develop.
Connect with Others: Meet and collaborate with other community members, service providers, carers, and Council staff.
RSVP:
Please let us know if you can attend by 26th August. You can RSVP by contacting Megan Barnes on (02) 4993 4378 or via email at megan.barnes@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
Accessibility:
We are committed to making this workshop accessible for everyone. If you need any specific accommodations (such as Auslan interpreters, wheelchair access, or materials in alternative formats), please let us know when you RSVP.
The personal information (e.g. Name, address and contact details) provided in your submission is being collected in the processing of your submission relating to the Disability Inclusion Action Plan. The information collected will be used for the purpose outlined, related administrative functions, compliance and complaint handling, internal auditing, and in accordance with Council's Privacy Management Plan and Privacy Statement which can be found on Council's website.
Intended Recipients
Relevant Council officers and councillors.
Supply
Supplying personal information in your submission is required.
Consequence of non-provision
If you do not supply your personal information, Cessnock City Council cannot receive the submission or update you on the progress of the Draft Hunter Valley Destination Management Plan.
Disclosure
Your information may also be disclosed to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, and any other relevant public agency that has an interest in the Draft Hunter Valley Destination Management Plan.
Storage and Security
Your personal information will be kept in Council's Information Management System in accordance with the relevant legislation. Council's address is62-78 Vincent Street CESSNOCK NSW 2325.
Access
You may access, correct or update your personal information by visiting Council’s website, contacting Council's Privacy ContactOfficer on 4993 4100 or by sending an email tocouncil@cessnock.nsw.gov.au.
If you want to know more about Council's obligations regarding your personal information or what rights you have, contact the Information and Privacy Commission or visit their website ipc.nsw.gov.au.
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Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Meet Megan.
She will explain what the plan is for, why you should get involved, and how you can get involved.