Murray Access and Inclusion
The Shire of Murray is committed to ensuring that the community is accessible to and inclusive of people with disability, their families and carers. This is achieved through consultation with the Murray Aged, Access and Inclusion Group (MAAIG).
The Shire interprets an accessible and inclusive community as one in which all Council functions, facilities and services (both in-house and contracted) are open, welcoming, available and accessible to people with disability, providing them with the same opportunities, rights and responsibilities as other people in the community.

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2023-2028 (DAIP)
The Shire of Murray’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2023-2028 (DAIP) was finalised and endorsed by the Shire of Murray and Department of Communities in February 2023. The DAIP is required to focus on seven key outcomes as prescribed within the Disability Services Act (1993).
Seven key outcomes
Outcome 1 - People with a 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 a disability have the same opportunities as other people to access the buildings and facilities of a public authority
Outcome 3 - People with a 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 a disability receive the same quality and level of service from the staff of a public authority as other people receive from the staff of that public authority
Outcome 5 - People with a disability have the same opportunities as other people to make complaints to a public authority
Outcome 6 - People with a disability have the same opportunities as other people to participate in any public consultation by a public authority
Outcome 7 - People with a disability have the same opportunities as other people to obtain and maintain employment with a public authority
The Shire of Murray has made considerable progress to improve access and inclusion for people with disability.
Achievements from the 2018 - 2022 Access and Inclusion Plan
- Implementation of the Companion Card at the Aquatic and Leisure Centre
- Establishment of the Murray Aged, Access and Inclusion Group (MAAIG)
- Inclusivity training for clubs and community groups
- Dementia carer education sessions
- Bins4Blokes; sanitary bins installed in all male and unisex public toilets
- Unisex accessible toilets included in rebuilds of public toilet blocks in North Dandalup and Herron Point Campground
- Pinjarra Festival; addition of Sensory Zone / Quiet Space, Additional Acrod parking, accessible toilet and dedicated Youth Space
- Family Fun Day in partnership with Pride in Peel at Murray Town Square
Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2023-2028
Easy English Version
Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2023-2028 Audio Versions
Full DAIP 2023-2028 Audio Version
President's Message
DAIP Section 1
Pages 1-7, including
- Contents, About the Shire of Murray, Overview, Demographics and Need for Assistance
DAIP Section 2
Pages 8-11, including
- People with Disability in the Community, Access Needs within our Localities, The NDIS Demand Map, Shire of Murray Functions, Facilities and Services
DAIP Section 3
Pages 12-15, including
- Planning for Better Access, The Shire's Commitment, Outcome Areas, Progress to Date
DAIP Section 4
Pages 16-25, including
- Review and Development of the Shire of Murray DAIP 2023-2028, Findings of the Consultation, Strategies to Improve Access and Inclusion, Responsibility for Implementing the DAIP, Monitoring, Reviewing and Evaluating the DAIP, Thank you and Contact Us
Strategies to improve access and inclusion
Aligning with the seven outcome areas, an implementation plan has been devised with actions to improve Access and Inclusion in the Shire from 2023 – 2028.
Services and Events
1.1 Support the delivery of accessible and inclusive events and activities held within the Shire
1.2 Consider communication strategies to ensure people with disability have access to relevant information promoting services and events to enable their attendance
1.3 Investigate opportunities for the provision of inclusive programs and activities
Buildings, Facilities and Infrastructure
2.1 Improve access in the public realm and increase the availability of accessible public amenities
2.2 Promote the benefits of accessible and inclusive venues to local businesses, community groups and sporting clubs
2.3 Accessible design expectations to be communicated and considered early in the planning for renewal or development of any infrastructure
Information
3.1 Investigate and implement new and improved practices in the provision of accessible information
3.2 Provision of information to support the wellbeing of the community
3.3 Review the accessibility of the Shire’s website and associated platforms and implement improvements to make the sites easily accessible for a variety of users
3.4 Improve staff awareness about the provision of accessible information
Quality of Service
4.1 Provide ongoing training and other opportunities for all staff regarding the provision of accessible and inclusive services to people with disability
4.2 Enhance staff awareness of support and services available to ensure a greater level of service is provided to people with disability
4.3 Strengthen the commitment to access and inclusion into the Shire of Murray’s culture
Complaints
5.1 Ongoing review and improvement of the Shire’s customer service complaints and feedback process to ensure it is inclusive and accessible for all
Public Consultation
6.1 Ensure access and inclusion is considered in all consultative processes by the Shire of Murray
6.2 Promote and increase awareness of the role and function of the Murray Aged, Access and Inclusion Group
6.3 Ensure all community consultation methods are accessible and inclusive
Employment
7.1 Implement inclusive recruitment and employment practices
7.2 Ensure workplace infrastructure and systems are adequately provided to support new an on-going employment for all people