Draft Tweed Access and Inclusion Plan 2023 - 2026

Consultation has now closed. The draft Tweed Access and Inclusion Plan 2023 – 2026 was on public exhibition from 11 October to 08 November 2023 with 21 submissions and feedback was received through diverse channels.

Five drop-in and group community conversation sessions were conducted, including presentations to key community groups. Engagement with the Equal Access Advisory Committee, Residents and Ratepayers Associations, Industry and Environment groups, and the Tweed Business Chamber took place.

On December 13 Council resolved to immediately adopt the final Tweed Access and Inclusion Plan 2023-2026, superseding the previous plan.

Project update 12 February 2024 

You are invited you to celebrate the launch of our new Tweed Access and Inclusion Plan 2023-2026. This plan marks a crucial step towards creating a more inclusive Tweed community. Your contributions in the community survey and /or exhibition period were instrumental to inform the Plan. Please join us for a free morning tea as we recognise the collective efforts of our community to shape the plan.

Morning tea details:
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 am AEDT (NSW), starting with an Acknowledgment of Country.
Location: Tweed Library Reading Room, Corner of Brett and Wharf Streets, Tweed Heads, New South Wales
Event accessibility details are provided in the attached word document.
Please register your place here and include any dietary or access requirements. 

Project update 14 December 2023

On 13 December 2023 Council resolved to immediately adopt the final Tweed Access and Inclusion Plan 2023-2026, superseding the previous plan. The Plan will be launched at a morning tea event on Thursday 22 February from 9 am to 10 am. 

Project update 9 November 2023

Community consultation is now closed. Thank you to everyone who reviewed the draft Tweed Access and Inclusion Plan 2023 - 2026, attended an information session and shared feedback.

We want you to have your say on a detailed plan which demonstrates Council’s commitment to improving accessibility and inclusion for residents and visitors on the Tweed.  

Courtney Peate’s Connect and Captivate team at Tweed Shire Council’s International Day of People with Disability community event, December 2022

This draft Access and Inclusion Plan 2023-2026 is a result of consultation with the Tweed community including people living with disability, their carers, local disability service providers, peak organisations, Council’s Equal Access Advisory Committee and Council staff over the last 2 years.

The draft plan outlines the actions Council will take to create a more inclusive community across four key focus areas:

1. Developing positive community attitudes and behaviours
2. Creating liveable and accessible communities
3. Supporting access to meaningful employment
4. Improving access to mainstream services through better systems and processes.

Read the draft Tweed Access and Inclusion Plan 2023 - 2026

Draft Access and Inclusion Plan 2023 to 2026 - Summary version

Draft Access and Inclusion Plan 2023 to 2026 – Full Detail graphic version

Draft Access and Inclusion Plan 2023 to 2026 - Full Detail text only version

Draft Access and Inclusion Plan 2023 to 2026 - Easy Read accessible version

Draft Access and Inclusion Plan 2023 to 2026 - Easy Read text only version

We want to hear what you think

We want this plan to be right for everyone. In particular, we want this plan to have actions that will make a positive difference to people with disability in our community.

We invite you to review the draft plan and tell us what you think about the four focus areas and outlined actions for improving access and inclusion in the Tweed. Your feedback will help us finalise and deliver the actions of the new Access and Inclusion Plan.

How to have your say

Have your say by 4pm, 8 November 2023 in one of the following ways:

• Complete our online feedback form by clicking on the tab below.
  
  
• Return a hard copy submission. Hard copies of the feedback form can be downloaded from this page and are also available at our Tweed Heads and Murwillumbah Council offices and libraries.
  
  
• Email a submission to tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au
  
  
• Make a submission in writing to The General Manager, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816, Murwillumbah NSW 2484
  
  
• In person. Meet with a project officer. Drop into the Murwillumbah administration office. Civic and Cultural Centre, 10-14 Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah 2484:
  • Tuesday 17 October from 10am to 11am
  • Tuesday 24 October from 2:30pm to 3:30pm
    
    
• Attend a group community information session. These sessions require a minimum number of participants to go ahead. RSVP by calling 02 6670 2400 or emailing communitywellbeing@tweed.nsw.gov.au
  • Online: Morning session. Thursday 26 October from 10am to 11am.
  • Online: Evening session. Tuesday 31 October from 6pm to 7pm.
    
    
  • Face to face: TRAC Murwillumbah pool. Monday 30 October from 12.30pm to 1:30pm.
  • Face to face: Tweed Heads Library. Thursday 2 November from 9.30am to 10:30am.
    
    
• Talk to a project officer over the phone 02 6670 2400

Note: All times refer to NSW Eastern Daylight Saving Time.

General enquiries can be made to Giselle Benitez Hetherington on communitywellbeing@tweed.nsw.gov.au or 02 6670 2400.