The Disability Inclusion Award celebrates local businesses and not-for-profit organisations creating inclusive and accessible experiences for customers of all abilities. The Award is part of the Northern Beaches Local Business Awards and sponsored by Northern Beaches Council.

2026 winners

Winner: Liberated Hair Mona Vale

• Embeds inclusion into its everyday operations, from accessibility and lighting to a designated quiet space for people with neurodivergence, and a partnership with a disability support service.
• The business has an ongoing work experience program creating pathways to paid employment for people with disability, with participants empowered to build confidence and independence

Highly commended: Awaken Avalon

• committed to inclusion and disability awareness to ensure the café customers and staff feel supported, valued and included.
• The team provides flexible employment opportunities for people with disability, with all staff trained to adapt how they take orders, provide clear explanations and accommodate customer requests to create a welcoming environment.
   

Previous recipients

2025
Winner: NeuroEdge
Highly commended: Sensory Inspired

2024
Winner: Allura Health
Highly commended: The Mind Cafe

2023
Winner: The Mind Cafe 
Highly commended: Alicia Pilates, Freshwater

2022
Winner: MTA Travel Natasha Spencer
Highly commended: Bridge Housing

2021
Winner: Plie Groove 'n' Shuffle
Highly commended: Evolve Tennis Academy

2020
Winner: The Cube Allied Health
Runner up: Plus Fitness Brookvale

2019
Winner: Cordony Hair, Westfield Warringah Mall
Runner up: Plus Fitness Brookvale