Brendon urges people with disability to share their lived experiences

Every time Brendon Woolf leaves his Loganlea home in his power wheelchair, he has to consider ‘accessibility’.

While that may be an abstract idea for many in the community, accessibility for Brendon is crucial. 

‘Before I head out there’s a lot of mental planning. Is public transport accessible and reliable? Will there be accessible toilets? Will I be able to get around independently?’ he says.  

Brendon is using his lived experience, combined with his professional background in the disability and NDIS sectors, to encourage Logan residents to be part of the conversation as Logan City Council shapes its next Disability Action Plan. 

‘Just recently I was travelling along a footpath to check on the progress of my apartment complex,’ Brendon says. 

‘There was a short section where the concrete hadn’t yet been completed. I had to weigh up whether my wheelchair could get through, unfortunately it couldn’t, and I became stuck.’ 

Members of the public and his support worker helped him out, but the moment stayed with him. 

Above: Community feedback on Logan City Council’s draft Disability Action Plan is open until Monday 18 May 2026. 

‘It wasn’t anyone’s fault, works take time, but it showed how even small gaps can create real challenges. Something as simple as continuous, accessible footpaths makes a huge difference to people’s independence.’ 

Brendon, who lives with cerebral palsy, acknowledges Logan has made some meaningful progress over the years, while everyday experiences highlight why continued improvement is important. 

‘For me, accessibility isn’t about criticism, it’s about opportunity,’ he says. ‘It’s about recognising what’s already working and identifying where the next improvements can be made.’ 

He says accessibility affects not just how people move around the city, but how connected they feel. 

‘When access works well, you feel confident participating in community life,’ Brendon, 41, says. ‘When it doesn’t, it can sometimes feel easier to stay home, even though you want to be involved.’ 

Logan City Council is developing its fourth Disability Action Plan, building on previous plans and aiming to embed accessibility into everyday services, infrastructure and decision making. Brendon sees this as an important chance for lived experience to inform future planning. 

‘The people who navigate these spaces every day have practical insights. When those perspectives are included early, solutions tend to be more effective for everyone.’ 

Whether through ageing, injury, illness or supporting a loved one, he says accessibility becomes important to almost everyone at some point in their lives. 

How to have your say 

Community feedback on Logan City Council’s draft Disability Action Plan is open until Monday 18 May 2026. 

Anyone who lives or works in Logan can take part, with Council particularly keen to hear from people with disability, carers, family members and those working in the disability sector. 

You can have your say by:
• completing the online survey
• sharing an idea on the ideas board
• filling out a paper survey at Council customer service centres
• requesting alternative formats if needed 

Above: People with disability are being urged to share their lived experiences with Logan City Council.

Council will also be talking with people face-to-face at pop-up sessions across Logan during the engagement period, including at shopping centres and libraries.  

The final 2 sessions to join us for a conversation are: 

• Saturday 16 May at Logan North Library, 10 am to 12 noon  

• Saturday 16 May at Marsden Library, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm 

All feedback will help shape the final Disability Action Plan, which is expected to be presented to Council later this year. 

You can get involved by visiting Shaping our next Disability Action Plan | Have Your Say Logan 

For Brendon, the message is clear. 

‘This is about continuing the journey Logan is already on,’ he says. ‘When accessibility keeps improving, you unlock more independence, more participation and more opportunity, and that benefits the whole community.’ 

PHOTO AT TOP: Loganlea resident Brendon Woolf is encouraging residents to be part of the conversation as Logan City Council shapes its next Disability Action Plan.