Shire of Dandaragan welcomes everyone and is continually improving access and inclusion for residents and visitors. Our organisation remains committed to the inclusion of people with disability, both in employment and the provision of services to the community, through the improvement of access to its services, facilities and information.
The Shire of Dandaragan will ensure its agents and contractors work towards achieving the seven desired outcomes of its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
Disability Access and Inclusion Plan
In 2021, with the help of the community, the Shire reviewed and updated the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP). This important document outlines the strategies and tasks the Shire has adopted to ensure access, inclusion and meaningful participation for everyone in the community.
Shire of Dandaragan Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2021-2025
Advocating for access and inclusion
The Shire encourages the community and commercial sectors to provide for the needs of people with disability. For example guide and assistance dogs are allowed access to everywhere their handler goes, see Guide Dog Access Rights
If you would like to speak with someone regarding issues you are facing in the community related to access and inclusion, please contact the Shire on 9652 0800 or council@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
When obtaining a permit to hold an event on Shire-owned and managed land, event coordinators are reminded to read the Creating Accessible Events checklist, designed to assist with planning events that are accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
The Shire, in partnership with the Department of Transport, recently improved accessibility for swimming at the Jurien Bay Marina Beach. An upgraded ramp to the beach, seating and improved access to the change rooms/toilets were newly installed.
Accessible information
The Shire has the responsibility of ensuring the information we provide is accessible to the entire community. Therefore information can be accessed in alternative formats upon request. Please contact the Shire on 08 9652 0800, council@dandaragan.wa.gov.au or in person to access this service.
To discuss accessibility needs while travelling please visit the Turquoise Coast Visitor Centre or contact our helpful staff directly on 9652 0870.
How to access a beach wheelchair
Head to the water and enjoy a day out at the beach by borrowing one of the community beach wheelchairs. Wheelchairs can be accessed by contacting the Jurien Bay Community Resource Centre on (08) 9652 2425.
Support for people with disability
The Disability Services Commission is a government service which employs Local Area Coordinators to assist people with disabilities to plan, organise and access supports and services which enhance their participation in and contribution to their local community.
For further information, visit the Disability Services Commission website.
Rights for people with disability
The Australian Human Rights Commission leads the implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 to prevent discrimination. The act promotes equal rights, opportunity and access for people with disabilities.
People With Disabilities (WA) Inc. represents and speaks for the rights and equal treatment of all Western Australians with a disability. Visit their website for more information.