Hidden Disability Sunflower

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Staff at our libraries, aquatic centres and customer service centres are now trained to recognise the sunflower as the universal symbol of hidden disabilities and are now equipped to support people with hidden disability to access and navigate council services to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Wearing a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard discreetly indicates to people around you that you may need additional support, time or understanding.

Seeing the Sunflower Lanyard brings awareness of hidden disability to people who otherwise wouldn’t recognise it, especially staff who have received Hidden Disabilities training.

Simply, the sunflower encourages staff to:

  • ask if they can help
  • be kind
  • listen closely
  • show respect.

Learn more about the Hidden Disability Sunflower.

Watch video about the Hidden Disability Sunflower.

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