Mayor Sue Heins and 2024 Disability Inclusion Award Winner - Allura Health. Credit: Precedent Productions.
Mayor Sue Heins and 2024 Disability Inclusion Award Highly Commended - The Mind Cafe. Credit: Precedent Productions.
There are a number of ways the Northern Beaches is becoming more accessible and inclusive than ever. Being inclusive is all about adapting the way that products and services are provided to suit the needs of the whole community.
Disability Inclusion Award
As part of the Northern Beaches Local Business Awards, Northern Beaches Council is sponsoring the Disability Inclusion Award. One in 5 Australians has some kind of disability, so making your business accessible and inclusive is good for business and for the community. Other customers that benefit from improved access include older people, families with young children, and local and overseas visitors with disability.
Anyone can nominate a business for the Disability Inclusion Award, including customers, community members, businesses owners and staff. Self-nominations are also welcome.
2025 winners
Winner: NeuroEdge
- Neurodiversity consultancy helping organisations build inclusive environments where neurodivergent individuals thrive
- Offers teleconsults, coaching, training, and workshops to improve accessibility
- Services are tailored to support people with cognitive, sensory and learning differences
Highly Commended: Sensory Inspired
- Mobile messy play service for children of all abilities
- Operates in homes, parks, community centres, and early learning settings
- Uses Universal Design to create inclusive, engaging environments for all children
Previous recipients
2024 Disability Inclusion Award Winner - Allura Health
Highly commended - The Mind Cafe
2023 Disability Inclusion Award Winner - The Mind Cafe
Highly commended - Alicia Pilates, Freshwater
2022 Disability Inclusion Award Winner - MTA Travel Natasha Spencer
Highly commended - Bridge Housing
2021 Disability Inclusion Award Winner - Plie Groove 'n' Shuffle
Highly commended - Evolve Tennis Academy
2020 Disability Inclusion Award Winner - The Cube Allied Health
Runner up for 2020 - Plus Fitness Brookvale.
2019 Disability Inclusion Award Winner - Cordony Hair, Westfield Warringah Mall
Runner up for 2019 - Plus Fitness Brookvale
