Disability Inclusion
Woollahra Council provides support for local residents living with disability through the provision of accessible community facilities, direct services, the allocation of grants and subsidies to local disability focused projects and through consultation with an Inclusion (Disability, Aged and Carers) Advisory Committee.
Local services
Please note due to current NSW Public Health Orders, the following services may not be operating at full capacity. Please follow the links to individual websites for updates.
- Gaden Cafe - social enterprise and community space (previously Woollahra Community Centre).
- Holdsworth - supports people with disability, are an NDIS provider and supply nutritious quality meals delivered to your home.
- Miroma (Inala) – tailored services and support programs to include training and recreational activities.
- Jewish Care - provides a wide range of services and resources helping people with a disability and their families.
- NDIS Local Area Coordinator – locate the closest NDIS and Partner office.
More extensive Service Provider Listings:
- Local Service Listings - organisations, services and facilities in your area (including social support, low, medium and high support services and post school programs).
- Human Services Network (HSNet) - a free, secure and searchable website run by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. Its database contains information about local disability, aged care, health, and homelessness services.
- National Disability Information Gateway – developed by the Department of Social Services to help people living with disability, their families and carers to find trusted information and services. You can also contact the Gateway on 1800 643 787.
- Hireup is Australia’s largest NDIS registered online platform where you can find NDIS support workers in your area.
Local Activities
- Woollahra Libraries - provides a Home Library Service for those unable to come to the library because of illness or disability.
- Sailability Rushcutters Bay - experience the freedom and excitement of sailing on Sydney Harbour.
- Watsons Bay Baths - Australia's first deep water wheelchair access to a tidal harbour pool. Access to the aquatic wheelchairs stored on site requires an MLAK key. MLAK keys are available for purchase from the National Support Office of the Master Locksmiths Association (MLAA) or from many MLAA Business Members.
- Maccabi NSW All Abilities Program – sporting and recreational activities for people living with disability.
- NSW Friendship Circle - activities for children and teenagers, school holiday camps and getaways, young adult programs, and social events that raise awareness and inclusion, such as an annual Friendship Walk and Toy Drive.
Events
International Day of People with Disability
3 December is International Day of People with Disability - a day to challenge stereotypes and celebrate the contributions, skills and achievements of people living well with disability.
Information on related events will be posted to this webpage later in the year.
Support for Carers and Family Members
- Life Our Way - a helpful app for family members and carers of someone with disability.
- Little Dreamers – supporting young people who provide care for family members living with disability.
Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017 and Planning for the Future
Council's Disability Inclusion Action Plan, adopted by Council 26 June 2017, explains measures taken by Council to ensures accessibility and inclusion for people of all abilities and the supports Council will provide over the short, medium and longer term.
Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017 (PDF)
Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017 (Easy Read Version)
Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017 (Word Version)
The Woollahra Social and Cultural Plan 2018-2030 (PDF, 4.7MB) outlines Council's future planning for services and activities for people with a disability.
Enquiries
For more information, please contact:
Community Development
Telephone: 9391 7191
Email: community@woollahra.nsw.gov.au