Face-to-face session
When: Tuesday 9 December
Time: 10am - noon
Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre, 80 Rickard Rd, Bankstown
Register your attendance and any requirements.
Background
Did you know that over 25,000 people in the Canterbury-Bankstown community are living with disability?
We are continuously working to improve how accessible and inclusive our City is for every single person in our community. This work is guided by the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2026-30, a mandatory plan required by the NSW Government.
Breaking Down Barriers: Support for people with disability goes beyond physical ramps and infrastructure. Our plan is designed to reduce all forms of exclusion, including:
- Physical barriers (like access issues)
- Communication barriers
- Social barriers
- Negative attitudes and stigmas
This plan
The development and implementation of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) for 2026-30 represents a critical strategic commitment to fulfilling City of Canterbury Bankstown’s (CBCity’s) vision of becoming a genuinely inclusive and accessible council.
This legislated plan is fully aligned with our overarching Community Strategic Plan and is specifically designed to systematically identify and address the significant needs and systemic barriers experienced by people living with disability across Canterbury-Bankstown.
Your voice matters
We are developing the next CBCity Disability Inclusion Action Plan and are looking for community input. Our goal is to challenge existing barriers so everyone can participate more freely and equally.
If you live, work, study or visit Canterbury-Bankstown, this is your chance to help create a truly accessible, inclusive and welcoming City. Tell us what needs to change!
Join one of our upcoming community consultation sessions or complete our online survey by 5pm, Friday 19 December 2025.
Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - active
Friday 21 November 2025 - Friday 19 December 2025
Initial Community Consultation
This consultation is open for contributions.
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Timeline item 2 - incomplete
Friday 19 December 2025 5:00pm
Closed
Contributions to this exhibition are closed, reviewed and reported back to the project team.
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Timeline item 3 - incomplete
February 2026 – April 2026
Public Exhibition
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Timeline item 4 - incomplete
Report to Council
The Proposal with a summary of the community feedback received over this exhibition period is considered by Council.
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Face-to-face session
When: Wednesday 10 December
Time: 1:30 – 3:30pm
Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre, 14-28 Amy St, Campsie
Register your attendance and any requirements.
Online session
When: Thursday 11 December
Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm
Where: Register online to receive the meeting link.
Have your say
Relevant links
Who's listening
If you have questions or want to learn more about the project, please email us or contact the Council officers listed below.
| haveyoursay@cbcity.nsw.gov.au | |
| In writing | By post to Mr Matthew Stewart, CEO, City of Canterbury Bankstown PO Box 8, Bankstown NSW 1885 |
CBCity 2036 Destinations
Here's how this project helps to deliver our Community Strategic Plan.
Safe and Strong
A proud inclusive community that unites, celebrates and cares.
Prosperous and Innovative
A smart and evolving city with exciting opportunities for investment and creativity.
Moving and Integrated
An accessible city with great local destinations and many options to get there.
Healthy and Active
A motivated city that nurtures healthy minds and bodies.
Liveable and Distinctive
A well designed, attractive city which preserves the identity and character of local villages.
The City of Canterbury Bankstown acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, water and skies of Canterbury-Bankstown, the Darug (Darag, Dharug, Daruk, Dharuk) People. We recognise and respect Darug cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge the First Peoples’ continuing importance to our Canterbury-Bankstown community.
