Disability access and inclusion
It is estimated that almost one in five residents in the Moreton Bay Region has a disability.
Council is working to ensure that the region’s opportunities and vibrant lifestyle are accessible to everybody, regardless of their level of ability. If council’s facilities, services and information are accessible to people with disabilities, they will be accessible to everybody.
The Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2018-2022 is council's 5 year plan to progressively improve the accessibility and inclusiveness of facilities, information and services.
Accessible beaches
Council is working in partnership with local surf lifesaving clubs throughout the region to enable everyone, regardless of their age or ability, to access the sand and water at our region’s most popular beaches.
Find out more about the initiative
Inclusive playgrounds
Council is incorporating inclusive play facilities and associated infrastructure at playgrounds throughout the region. These facilities and equipment enable children with disabilities to enjoy the same opportunities for play and interaction as their peers. Established and planned inclusive playgrounds throughout the region are:
| Suburb |
Park |
Accessibility features |
| Arana Hills |
Leslie Patrick Park |
A new all abilities playground is planned for 2019 |
| Burpengary |
CREEC |
Stage 1 of an all abilities playground has been completed and stage 2 is currently under construction.
Accessible play elements currently available include:
- double flying fox
- merry-go-round
- pirate ship
|
| Clontarf |
Pelican Park |
Liberty swing |
Disability Action Week
Disability action week is celebrated every September to raise awareness of disability and acknowledge the contribution people with disabilities make to our local community. Search What's On for an event near you.
Grants are available to assist individuals and organisations to stage events or activities during Disability Action Week.
Assisted waste collection service
Residents who are physically unable to put their bins out each week can apply for an Assisted waste collection service.
Council’s waste contractor will retrieve, service and return the bins from within the property at no additional charge to the resident. To apply for this service:
- submit a request in writing to Council via: mbrc@moretonbay.qld.gov.au or PO Box 159, Caboolture QLD 4510
- provide supporting documentation, i.e. a doctor, hospital or specialist’s medical letter or certificate.
To cancel this service, contact Council.
Note: Residents of multi-residential complexes may not be eligible for this service.
Libraries
Council’s libraries offer several programs and services which enable people with disabilities to access and be included in the programs and services offered by their local library.
| Service/Program |
Description |
| Backstage pass |
This pass offers families a range of low-sensory activities and exclusive "behind the scenes" after hours access to participating local libraries. |
| Home library service |
People with disabilities may be eligible to have books and other library resources delivered and collected from their home by a volunteer every month. |
| Mobile library service |
Council’s Mobile Library has a fortnightly timetable of stops around the region. It is accessible via a platform lift. |
| Signed storytime |
Signed storytime is held on a monthly basis at selected libraries throughout the region. An AUSLAN interpreter translates the stories being read aloud for the benefit of deaf or hearing impaired children and parents. |
National Disability Insurance Scheme
The National Disability Insurance Scheme became available to residents in the Moreton Bay Region from 1 January 2019. Carers Queensland has partnered with NDIS as the Local area coordination partner for our region. Visit NDIS Events for details of upcoming information sessions, forums and workshops being delivered in the Moreton Bay Region.
Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) are delivering the ‘Getting on the NDIS Grid’ project in the Moreton Bay Region. This project is working with people under 65 who may experience additional challenges engaging with the NDIS.
Recharge Scheme trial
Council has partnered with Recharge Scheme Australia to trial the introduction of the RECHARGE Scheme™ across its library network between 2019 and 2020.
Designated Recharge Points™ have been installed within each library to enable users of electric mobility devices to safely recharge their device, free of charge, during library opening hours. Recharge points can be identified by the Recharge Point™ sticker, or by asking a library staff member.
Free recharge points are available at the following libraries:
For further information, or to provide feedback to council, please contact mbrc@moretonbay.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 3205 0555.