Access and Inclusion Strategic Planning

Surf Coast Shire Council is committed to access and inclusion for all to build healthy, well-connected communities where everyone can participate.

The Accessible and Inclusive Strategic Plan 2014-2024 concluded in December 2024.

Council has extended the Strategic Plan by creating a Bridging Accessible and Inclusive Strategic Plan for 2025, while the new Surf Coast Shire Council Plan is being defined. The Action Plan 2021-25 has also been extended to align with this Bridging Plan.

The Bridging Accessible and Inclusive Strategic Plan for 2025 continues to focus on the five key outcomes from the 2014-2024 Plan:

1. Built and natural environments are well designed and accessible for people of all abilities, and planned to adapt to our community’s future accessibility needs

2. Accessible, flexible, people-centric services and information, responsive to the needs of people with a disability, their families and carers

3. People of all abilities actively participate, socialise and have fun in the community and contribute to local decision making

4. Council actively promotes the importance of inclusion for all, addressing discriminatory attitudes and supporting inclusive practices

5. A workforce that embraces diversity and is responsive to the needs and aspirations of people with a disability

View the Strategic Plan, Bridging Plan, the Action Plan, and the latest progress report in the Community section of our Plans and strategies page.