A Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) is a document that outlines how Council will improve access to our services, spaces, and information so that people with disability can fully participate in community life

All South Australian councils must have a DAIP under the Disability Inclusion Act 2018 and review it every four years. With a new State Disability Inclusion Plan on the way, we’re aligning our next plan with these new directions and national strategies.

The new State Plan outlines 5 key areas we’ll align to:

1. Access – being part of community life
2. Opportunity – learning, working and financial inclusion
3. Support – access to tailored services
4. Wellbeing – health and quality of life
5. Justice – equal rights and protection

Our new DAIP will also align to key national and state priorities, including:

• Australia’s Disability Strategy (2021–2031)
• SA Autism Strategy (2024–2029)
• Findings from the Disability Royal Commission
• NDIS reforms and legislative changes
• The National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

Each level of government plays a unique role in supporting people with disability:

• Federal Government – Oversees the NDIS, disability income support, and national strategies like Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031
• State Government – provides accessible transport, runs hospitals and public health services, manages housing programs, inclusive education and sets out its own State Disability Inclusion Plan
• Local Government (like us!) – is closest to the community. In Playford that means ensuring accessible public spaces, inclusive libraries and events, safer footpaths and local services that supports everyday connection.

Working together with state and federal governments helps us do more because each one has a different role in supporting people with disability. 

• Access is about the practical things—can you get into the building, read a sign, attend an event, or navigate a website?
• Inclusion is the experience—do you feel safe, welcomed, and respected?

Community engagement on the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) is being delivered in three phases:

Phase 1 – Listening and shaping (completed)
Earlier engagement focused on hearing from people with disability, carers, families, service providers and the wider community. This feedback helped shape the priorities and actions in the Draft DAIP.

Phase 2 – Checking in on the draft (current)
We are now checking in with the community to see whether the Draft DAIP reflects what we heard, whether priorities have been captured accurately, and if anything is missing. This phase gives the community a chance to review and refine the draft before it is finalised.

Phase 3 – Closing the loop (next)
A final stage to ‘close the loop’ by sharing the endorsed DAIP and outlining next steps. 

The final DAIP will include measurable targets and milestones. It will align with Council’s Strategic Plan 2025–2028, and we’ll monitor progress closely to track change and guide future improvements. We will keep our community informed of how we are going.

Feedback from the State Inclusion Plan consultation called for a stronger focus on identifying the current needs, risks, barriers, and strategies required to support priority cohorts, particularly those who often face overlapping forms of disadvantage. The DAIP aims to address these needs by engaging meaningfully with people with disability who are:  

• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse  

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander  

• Women 

• Children 

• LGBTIQA+ 

• People with significant intellectual disability  

In addition to these priority groups our key stakeholders include: 

• City of Playford community 

• Elected Members 

• Access and Social Inclusion Group (ASIAG) 

• Council staff and volunteers 

• Disability/community service providers. 

We’re offering a range of ways for you to provide your feedback:

• Complete our survey – available online (including an Easy Read version) or as a hard copy.
• Get in touch your way – call us, send an email, or share your feedback however you feel most comfortable.

No matter how you choose to be involved, your voice matters.

We’ll collate all feedback and summarise it in a What We Heard Report, along with recommendations.

The final Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2025–2029 will then be reviewed and considered for adoption by Council in March 2026.

After this, the plan will be submitted to the State Government and published on Council’s website. People who asked to be kept in the loop will be informed once the final plan is available.