13/06/2026
If you have spent time in a wheelchair, had knee or hip surgery, a neurological dysfunction, vision or hearing issues, are on the autism spectrum, or have any number of other accessibility issues, you have a very good idea of how challenging it is to navigate the modern environment. Phillip Island Nature Parks is currently updating their Disability Action Plan for 2027-2030, and they very much want to hear from us about our experiences and ideas. This includes Churchill Island. FOCIS gets a variety of comments from members and visitors about disability access issues, and we’ll be adding them to our own submission. Feel free to add your ideas in the comments below this post, and we’ll incorporate anything worthwhile, that’s not already included.
The existing PINP Disability Action Plan is the foundation, but the framework is the Victorian Disability Act 2006, which seeks these four outcomes:
"The (PINP) DAP is being developed to align with the four outcomes set out in the Victorian Disability Act 2006:
Reducing barriers to people with disability in accessing goods, services and facilities.
Reducing barriers to people with disability in obtaining and maintaining employment.
Promoting inclusion and participation of people with disability in the community.
Achieving tangible changes in attitudes and practices which discriminate against people with disability."
If you would like to contribute, you can fill in the online form, and or contact the PINP's Kate Adams, Community Impact Manager.
You can find the online form and contact info and other links on the PINP website here:
https://engage.penguins.org.au/httpswwwpenguinsorgau
