FAQs

The Access and Inclusion Plan (AIP) takes an expanded approach from the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) towards creating a more accessible and inclusive community for all people.

The Plan benefits not only people with disability, but the wider community, including older people and families with infants and young children using prams.

The Access and Inclusion Plan (AIP) is a legislative requirement under the Western Australian Disability Services Act (1993) (the Act). This requires all local governments to review their AIPs at least every five years. The Act requires local governments to lodge their Access and Inclusion Plan to the Department of Communities, and, at the end of each financial year, to provide a report on implementation of their AIP.

Achievements that support access and inclusion are reported in the City's Annual Report which is available at www.bayswater.wa.gov.au.

The Access and Inclusion Plan 2020-2024 built upon the work already achieved by the City in its efforts to ensure people with disability and people from diverse backgrounds have the same opportunities as other people to: 

1. access the services of, and any event by, the City
2. access City buildings and facilities
3. access information from the City
4. receive the same level and quality of service from employees of the City
5. make complaints to the City
6. participate in public consultation with the City, and
7. obtain and maintain employment with the City.

The community engagement period for the Access and Inclusion Plan project opened on 15 November 2024 and closed 3 March 2025.

Data was collected using a variety of methods including surveys, workshops, and engagement activities at pop-up community events as detailed below. Between all methods, an approximate total of 332 community members and stakeholders took part in the engagement activities.

The City has analysed the feedback received from 332 people during consultation. The summary outcomes report is now available and includes a breakdown of the data.

Based on feedback from the community, a draft Access and Inclusion Plan has been developed which is now available to review.

Disability, in relation to a person, is defined as:

1. total or partial loss of the person’s bodily or mental functions
2. total or partial loss of a part of the body
3. the presence in the body of organisms causing disease or illness
4. the presence in the body of organisms capable of causing disease or illness
5. the malfunction, malformation or disfigurement of a part of the person’s body
6. a disorder or malfunction that results in the person learning differently from a person without the disorder or malfunction, or
7. a disorder, illness or disease that affects a person’s thought processes, perception of reality, emotions or judgment or that results in disturbed behaviour.

This includes a disability that:

1. presently exists
2. previously existed but no longer exists
3. may exist in the future (including because of a genetic predisposition to that disability), or
4. is imputed to a person.

A disability that is otherwise covered by this definition includes behaviour that is a symptom or manifestation of the disability (Disability Discrimination Act 1992).

Access is when people have permission, choice and the ability to enter, transport to or interact with a thing, place, or person (Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021 – 2031).

Inclusion is when everyone in a group is involved and respected. Diversity is celebrated and things can be changed to suit the needs and preferences of the individual (Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021 – 2031).

Community development is a process that helps communities to identify and address their own needs and priorities. The City of Bayswater Community Development team works with the community to empower people and create stronger and more connected communities.