FAQs
- National Disability Strategy 2010-2020 – the Commonwealth, State and Territory and Local Governments have developed the National Disability Strategy in partnership, under the auspices of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG). The Strategy sets out a ten-year national plan for improving life for Australians with disability, their families and carers. It represents a commitment by all levels of government, industry and the community to a unified, national approach to policy and program development. This approach will assist in addressing the challenges faced by people with disability, both now and into the future.
- United Nations Article 9 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) requires Australia, as a signatory, to take appropriate measures to enable persons with disability to live independently and participate fully in all aspects of life on an equal basis with others. This includes access to the physical environment, transportation, information and communications (including information and communications technologies and systems) and to other facilities and services open or provided to the public, both in urban and in rural areas Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006.
- Count Me In – Disability Future Directions 2025 – the WA Government launched this whole of community plan for disability in December 2009. It was developed by the Disability Services Commission in consultation with many people with disability, family carers and disability sector organisations. It has been strongly supported by the Premier and will guide WA towards full inclusion, citizenship and a fair go for people with disability over the next 15 years.
- The Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 (Premises Standards): Came into effect on 1 May 2011, aims to provide people with disability with dignified and equitable access to buildings, and provide certainty to industry that they are complying with the DDA.
What is the purpose of a DAIP?
The purpose of a DAIP is to ensure that people with disability can access all information, services and facilities provided by Local Government Authorities (LGAs) in WA and be included in the community.
LGAs play a vital role in the lives of people with disability and people in the community because of their broad mandate. Unlike State Government Authorities, LGAs are multi-functional, with extensive responsibilities and activities across property, community and human services and in addition, have capacity to make policy changes and impact at a local level.
What legislation governs a DAIP?
Disability Services Act 1993 (amended 2004). The development of the DAIP is mandated by this legislation and failure to comply poses serious consequences for the City and a substantial reputational risk.
How frequently does a DAIP need to be updated?
The Act states that ‘there must be no more than 5 years lapse between the date the plan is first lodged to the day it lodges the reviewed plan’.
Why does the City need a DAIP?
The DAIP is a legislated document that outlines the associated development, implementation and reporting requirements which public authorities use to plan and implement improvements for people with a disability to enable access and inclusion across seven outcome areas:
1 | People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to access the services of, and any events organised by the City of Perth. |
2 | People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to access the buildings and other facilities of the City of Perth. |
3 | People with disability receive information from the City of Perth in a format that will enable them to access the information as readily as other people. |
4 | People with disability receive the same level and quality of service from the staff of the City of Perth as other people receive. |
5 | People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to make complaints to the City of Perth. |
6 | People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to participate in public consultation by the City of Perth. |
7 | People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to obtain and maintain employment with the City of Perth. |
What other State and National strategies does the DAIP align to?
The DAIP is aligned to the following State/National strategies and standards:
Where can I find more information about access and inclusion at the City of Perth?
For more information about the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, please visit https://www.perth.wa.gov.au/live-and-work/community-services-and-facilities/access-and-inclusion.
For more information about the City of Perth Access and Inclusion Advisory Group, please visit https://www.perth.wa.gov.au/live-and-work/community-services-and-facilities/access-and-inclusion/access-and-inclusion-advisory-group.
For more information about accessibility services in the City of Perth and getting around, please visit https://www.visitperth.com.au/getting-around/accessibility.