Hawkesbury Disability Inclusion Action Plan Survey

Hawkesbury City Council is currently developing the 2027 - 2030 Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) that will provide a clear and practical roadmap toward building a safe, accessible, and inclusive Hawkesbury for all residents and visitors.


We want to hear from the Hawkesbury community about local challenges and opportunities for improving access and inclusion for those with Disability. 


All survey respondents will go in the draw to win a $100 visa gift card! 
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1.

1. In which area of the Hawkesbury do you currently reside?

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2.
What is your age
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
Over 65
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3.
Do you identify as living with a disability? (Please note the definition of disability includes sensory, intellectual, neuro-diverse, physical and mental illness - where the disability is permanent or is likely to be permanent)
Yes
No
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4.
Are you a support worker or carer for someone with disability?
Support Worker
Carer
Both Carer and Support Worker
None of the above
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5.
Are you aware that Hawkesbury City Council has a Disability Inclusion Action Plan?
Yes
No
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6.
Have you viewed Hawkesbury City Council's current Disability Inclusion Action Plan?
Yes
No
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7.
Do you currently access or use any of the listed council facilities? (Please indicate all that you have accessed in the last two years)[Checkboxes]
Community Centres
Community Hubs
Community Halls
Sports Centre / Facilities
Library
Parks
Aquatic facilities (pools)
Council Chambers
Museum
Gallery
Community Nursery
Other (please specify)
None of the above
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If you do not use any Council Facilities, is it due to accessibility barriers?
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9.
Do you have any suggestions on how Council can improve our spaces to better suit your specific needs?
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10.
In the Hawkesbury generally - What two (2) areas would you most like to see improvements?
Physical access to facilities, buildings and local businesses
Community awareness and education
More accessible systems and software
Community events and connection
Accessible transport
Employment support and services
Accessible communications
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11.
Do you feel respected and included in your local community?
Yes
No
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12.
Do you feel safe in your local community?
Yes
No
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13.
Are you able to access and participate in your local community?
Yes
No
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14.
What has your experience been visiting local businesses?
Very positive
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Very Negative
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15.
Are you currently:
Employed Full time
Employed Part Time
Employed Casually
Volunteering
Seeking employment
Not seeking employment
Full time carer
Other
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16.
Have you experienced barriers in obtaining employment?
Yes
No
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17.
Have you experienced barriers in the workplace?
Yes
No
18.
If you answered yes to the previous two questions. Which of the following barriers have you encountered?
Judgement
Inaccessibility
Discrimination
Barriers in application and/or interview processes
Role requirements
I haven't encountered barriers
Other (please specify)
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19.
Are you able to access important information and communications on Hawkesbury City Council's website and social media?
Yes, both Website and Social Media
Yes, via Website
Yes, via Social Media
No
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20.
Are you able to access important information generally?
Yes
No
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21.
Are you able to access emergency and disaster information?
Yes
No
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22.
What are the two (2) most important inclusion and access goals to you?
Improving community attitudes and behaviours toward people with disability
Improving systems and processes for people with disability
Building more liveable communities
Increasing employment opportunities for people with disability
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23.
Would you like to receive emails from the Community Planning and Partnerships team at Council about upcoming events, activities and other relevant information?
Yes
No
Note: This information will be stored securely in Council’s Records Management System, and will be used in accordance with the requirements of the NSW Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998. In order to request access to or modify this information, contact our Customer Service Team on 4560 4444.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey and input into the development of Hawkesbury's Disability Inclusion Plan. Your feedback will help us build a safer and more inclusive community for all.
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