Disability Access and Inclusion Plan

In 2011 the Council of Australian Government endorsed the National Disability Strategy 2010-2020 (NDS), which is a document outlining the agenda for people with a disability to achieve their full potential as citizens. This strategy has resulted in significant disability reforms being implemented across Australia, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providing care and support for people with a permanent and significant disability.

In 2012 the South Australian Government endorsed the introduction of Disability Access Inclusion Plans (DAIP) across all levels of government.

In 2018 the SA Disability Inclusion Act 2018 was passed which seeks to clarify South Australia’s role in supporting people with a disability.

The Disability Inclusion Act 2018 requires all Councils to develop and implement a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) to assist in planning and implementing improvements to access and inclusion. These plans can benefit many people in the community including people with disability, the elderly, young parents and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.