Access, Inclusion & Community Support

Accessibility, Inclusion & Community Support

Port Pirie Regional Council is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible and welcoming community where people of all abilities can participate in community life, access information and services, and enjoy Council facilities and programs.

Disability Access and Inclusion Plans

Council's Disability Access and Inclusion Plans set out how Council works to improve access, inclusion and participation for people with disability.

Forthcoming plan

New Disability Access and Inclusion Plan

In development

Council is preparing its next Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. The new plan and an accessible version will be published here following community consultation and formal adoption by Council.

Publication formats

  • Standard planNot yet published
  • Accessible versionAn accessible version will be published with the new plan.
Standard plan coming soon Request an accessible format
Previous plan

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan

2020–2024

This was Council's Disability Access and Inclusion Plan for 2020–2024. It is retained as a previous Council plan and is separate from the forthcoming plan currently in development.

Available formats

  • Standard planDisability Access and Inclusion Plan 2020–2024
  • Easy Read versionAccessible format using simplified information and layout

Access and Inclusion Reference Group

The Access and Inclusion Reference Group (AIRG) advises Council on accessibility and inclusion for people living with disability. The group provides advice and lived-experience perspectives to help improve community spaces, services and participation opportunities.

Learn about the group's purpose, role and membership, meet its members, access its documents, or find out how to express interest in joining.

Visit the AIRG page

Community Bus Service

Port Pirie Regional Council, in partnership with the Crystal Brook Community Association, provides a free return community bus service for eligible residents of Crystal Brook and surrounding areas.

The service supports older residents and people experiencing transport difficulties to access services, appointments, shopping and other facilities in Port Pirie.

Service information

  • Free community transport service
  • Operated by volunteer drivers
  • Available to eligible residents of Crystal Brook and surrounding areas
  • Capacity for up to two walking frames
  • Wheelchairs cannot currently be accommodated
  • Child booster seats and child restraints cannot be accommodated
  • Passengers must be able to board and exit the vehicle independently

Book the Community Bus

Community bus bookings can be made online through SpaceToCo.

Book the Community Bus online (opens in a new window)

Alternatively, bookings can be made through the Crystal Brook Library and Council Office.

Phone: (08) 8636 2150

Community Support Services

The following organisations provide information, advocacy, support or services for people with disability, older people, carers, families and community members. External websites open in a new window.

Need Information in Another Format?

If you require Council information in an alternative format, need assistance accessing a Council service, or would like to provide feedback about accessibility and inclusion, please contact Port Pirie Regional Council.