The Disability Services Act 1993 (DS Act) requires public authorities to report annually on the implementation of their Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP). The DAIP provides a framework for implementation of strategies and initiatives aimed at achieving seven access and inclusion “outcomes”. The City of Kalamunda has integrated the DAIP plan into the Inclusive Kalamunda Social Inclusion Plan.

Schedule 3 of the Disability Services Regulations, 2013 states the seven desired outcomes of a DAIP:

Outcome 1: People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to access the services of, and any events organised by, a public authority.

Outcome 2: People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to access the buildings and other facilities of a public authority.

Outcome 3: People with disability receive information from a public authority in a format that will enable them to access the information as readily as other people are able to access it.

Outcome 4: People with disability receive the same level and quality of service from the staff of a public authority as other people receive from the staff of that public authority.

Outcome 5: People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to make complaints to a public authority.

Outcome 6: People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to participate in any public consultation by a public authority.

Outcome 7: People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to obtain and maintain employment with a public authority.

‘Access’ refers to the ability of all people to use and benefit from City services and infrastructure. This includes physical elements such as footpaths, ramps, ACROD parking bays, and accessible toilets, as well as ensuring that information is available in formats that meet a range of communication needs.

‘Inclusion’ means creating a community where all people—regardless of ability, age, gender, cultural background, sexual orientation, or gender identity—have equal opportunity to participate fully in the City of Kalamunda’s services, programs, events, decision-making, and employment. This includes people with disability, people from the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

‘Disability’ refers to a physical, sensory, intellectual, neurological, cognitive, or psychiatric condition that may impact a person's daily activities, independence, communication, or interactions. Disabilities may be permanent, temporary, or fluctuate over time. These can include, but are not limited to, conditions such as autism, hearing or vision loss, brain injury, mobility challenges, or mental health conditions. Each person's experience of disability is unique.

Disability can be permanent, temporary, or fluctuate over time. It may be visible or invisible and affects people in different ways. The following categories describe broad types of disability. It’s important to remember that each person’s experience is unique.

Sensory Disabilities

These affect one or more of the senses—vision, hearing, smell, taste, or touch.

Neurological Disabilities

These affect the brain and nervous system and may impact movement, coordination, or speech.

Physical Disabilities

These impact a person’s mobility or physical function, such as use of limbs, stamina, or coordination.

Intellectual Disabilities

These affect a person’s ability to learn, reason, or problem-solve.

Cognitive Disabilities

These impact memory, concentration, decision-making, or perception.

Psychosocial Disabilities

These affect a person’s mental health and emotional wellbeing and may impact mood, behaviour, and thought processes.