Council champions accessibility with new initiative for inclusive entertainment venues

Central Coast Council is reaffirming its commitment to disability access and inclusion by ensuring people with disability can participate fully in community life, including entertainment, leisure and cultural activities.

A key part of this commitment is improving access and creating environments where everyone can enjoy time with friends, take part in cultural activities and support local businesses.

To help make opportunities for social and cultural inclusion easier to find, Council is developing an ‘Accessible Venues’ brochure that highlights entertainment venues across the region that offer accessible and inclusive experiences.

The resource aims to promote venues that prioritise accessibility and inclusion and assist people with disability in choosing venues that meet their accessibility needs.

Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said the Accessible Venues brochure demonstrates Council's commitment to making community life inclusive and accessible for all.

“We want to support everyone who enjoys going out, connecting with others and taking part in everything the Coast has to offer,” Mayor McKinna said.

“By highlighting these venues, we’re helping to promote places where people with disability can feel welcomed, respected and able to access services.”

Council is inviting local entertainment venue operators who are committed to enhancing accessibility to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to be featured in the publication.

Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said entertainment venues that want to learn about ways to be more accessible and inclusive are encouraged to apply.

“If you are a venue that prioritises accessibility and inclusivity through physical access, staff training, sensory friendly options, thoughtful design or implementing simple solutions, we want to hear from you,” Ms Smith said.

“Featured venues will help community members identify places where they can participate with confidence and feel genuinely welcomed.”

EOIs for the Accessible Entertainment Venues brochure are now open until 29 April 2026.

For more information, visit the EOI webpage.

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