Disability and accessibility

The City recognises that all people are valued members of our community and that the diversity and talents that people with a disability offer are a vital part of the fabric of our society.

Download: Disability Access Inclusion Plan 2024/28(PDF, 15MB)

Recognising this diversity and supporting participation and inclusion of all creates a richer community life. Local government can be influential in many aspects of community life. City Councillors and staff have implemented positive changes to demonstrate a strong commitment to the provision of an accessible and equitable community using the guiding principle of inclusion.

The City developed its first Disability Services Plan in 1996. While there are many examples of good access and inclusion to be found within our infrastructure and the way that services are delivered, the City understands that accessible buildings, facilities and services, while being a sound basis on which to build access and inclusion, are not the sole means of achieving it.

Forming networks, partnerships and friendships that facilitate inclusion and a sense of belonging has a flow-on effect that builds the capacity of a community to live harmoniously and provides opportunities for all.

Report access and inclusion issues: info@gosnells.wa.gov.au

Armadale Gosnells Access and Inclusion Network (AGAIN)

Armadale Gosnells Access and Inclusion Network (AGAIN)

The Network welcomes people with disability, their families and carers, service providers and others who have an interest in the sector. 

The network is delivered in partnership with the City of Armadale:

  • Provide a forum to enhance the capacity of individuals and organisations to support the wellbeing of people with disabilities.
  • Provide an opportunity for networking, information sharing, and project planning.
  • Enhance awareness of support services for people with disabilities.
  • Provide opportunities for people with disabilities in our community to have a voice.

Network meetings are held quarterly and information emails relevant to the sector are sent out to members on a regular basis. 

Members are also invited to register their interest in being a guest speaker at the meetings, to outline any projects or services their organisations offer. 

Meeting dates & registration information

Gosnells 

8 September 2026: 10am – 12pm

Lyal Richardson Hall, The Agonis, 2120 Albany Highway, Gosnells 

Telephone: 08 9397 3000
Email: info@gosnells.wa.gov.au 

Armadale 

10 November 2026: 10am – 12pm
John Dunn Pavilion, 1363 Third Avenue, Kelmscott 

Telephone: 08 9394 5000
Email: csadministration@armadale.wa.gov.au

 

Australian Sign Language

Auslan Signbank is a language resources site for Auslan (Australian Sign Language). Auslan is the language of the deaf community in Australia.

Here you will find:

  • a dictionary
  • ability to search for signs related to medical and health topics
  • ability to search for signs related to educational and teaching topics
  • videos of deaf people using the listed Auslan signs
  • information on the deaf community in Australia
  • links to Auslan classes

You may be interested in visiting the Australian Children's Laureate Foundation which has developed some wonderful Auslan resources inspired by the current Children's Laureate Gabrielle Wang, including an Auslan Storytime video library. Additional Auslan storytime videos for children are available through Storybox.

Related Links:

 

Changes to direct support services

The City of Gosnells is not funded to provide direct support for people with disability, and is not a NDIS service provider. People with disability now apply for their own funding through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).  

To access the NDIS to make an Access Request:

Telephone: 1800 800 110
Online: NDIS WA website

 

Housebound reader service

All libraries are accessible by wheel chair or gopher which can assist people with disabilities, seniors, or the frail aged with their library visits, or they may be interested in receiving a free home delivery service (conditions apply).

Library staff can select books, audiobooks, magazines or other items to meet the member's needs, and the items are then delivered to the member's home or institution. If you think you qualify, or know of someone else who may qualify for this service, please contact your local library for further details.

 

 

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Translation Service

Interpreting services are available either through phone interpreters (that can be provided immediately or pre-booked) or onsite interpreters who can visit City of Gosnells premises (pre-booking will be required).

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