Thank you for sharing your thoughts on how Yarra Ranges can be a more inclusive, accessible and equitable place for everyone!

The Draft Yarra Ranges Council's Disability Action Plan or DAP (previously known as Equity Access and Inclusion Strategy) is now ready for your final thoughts.

Share your feedback.

Open from 6 March - 6 April. An accessible word version is available in the document library.

Below are the four Goals identified in the DRAFT Disability Action Plan. To find out more about the actions related to the goals download the PDF version or the accessible Word version. You can then leave your thoughts in the feedback form.

  • Goal 1

    Information and communication from Council is accessible to everyone and supports equitable participation and inclusion in community life.

  • Goal 2

    Council buildings and infrastructure are accessible to everyone in our community.

  • Goal 3

    Yarra Ranges is an inclusive community where everyone can participate equally.

  • Goal 4

    Council’s commitment to equity, access and inclusion is demonstrated in all aspects of business.

How can I get involved?

You can get involved by:

  • Leaving a comment on the feedback form,
  • Chatting to the team at a Roadshow pop-up, or
  • Contacting the Health and Wellbeing team on 1300 368 333 or mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au, to arrange an interview or provide additional feedback.

Targeted focus groups are also being run, in partnership with Women's Health East to make sure we hear from a range of people across Yarra Ranges.

Recapping the 2013–2023 Strategy

We’re proud to share a video highlighting some of the achievements of the Yarra Ranges Equity, Access, and Inclusion Strategy (Disability Action Plan) 2013–2023.

This plan outlined our commitment to improving disability access and to advance equity and inclusion for people with disability.

This video (and related reports) share some of the highlights, achievements, and reflections of Council throughout the Strategy's lifecycle. Council has completed many projects that contribute to access, equity, and inclusion across the Yarra Ranges, it should be noted that this report does not feature all of them.

You can read more about how we achieved our goals here.

Initial engagement

Through completing our survey, adding a photo or comment or joining one of our recent focus groups, we have heard from many members of our community who live, study, work or play in Yarra Ranges and have a disability, a long-term health condition and/or chronic illness, or are unpaid carers or service provider.

Follow this page to stay updated on this project.

How did people get involved?

Between 4 February and 10 March 2024, residents in Yarra Ranges found out about the engagement and got involved in the following ways...

What we heard.

The Community highlighted several key themes for consideration in the upcoming DAP. The themes are listed alphabetically.

  • Accessible tourism

    Yarra Ranges is a welcoming destination for all visitors.

  • Customer Experience

    The latest technology is available to provide an improved customer experience

    • Emergency Management

      People with a disability and unpaid carers are included at all stages of Emergency Management planning and delivery.

    • Festivals and Events / Local Businesses

      Community events and local businesses have access to Information and capacity building opportunities.

    • Housing

      Temporary/permanent housing affordability, availability, and suitability for people with disability.

    • Information

      The information required is readily available and in accessible formats.

    • Infrastructure

      Increased accessibility in relation to:

      • Changing Places toilets
      • Footpaths
      • Trails
      • Seating
      • Shade
      • Safe pedestrian crossings
      • Accessible parking

      Recreational facilities

    • Public Transport

      Accessible public transport

      Adequate infrastructure leading to public transport.

      Increased public transport options across Yarra Ranges.

    • Safety

      Lighting near recreation equipment and around shopping precincts is improved.

    • Social connection and wellbeing

      People with a disability and unpaid carers have access to local programs to enhance social connection and wellbeing.

    • Youth Employment

      Pathways for young people with disability to support workforce entry.

    Check out some ideas from community. open in new window