People with Disabilities

People with Disabilities

Council is committed to supporting people with disabilities and their carers. We have information available on access in and around Hunters Hill including locations of accessible public toilets and facilities with hearing loops.

Council also has information on services available to support people with a disability and their carers. Information on transport, meals, home maintenance and a range of other options is available.

Council has an Access Committee consisting of dedicated residents, carers, volunteers and Council representatives. This Committee advises Council and provides an avenue for exchanging ideas and information on disability issues. It aims to challenge and remove barriers, both social and physical, that prevent people from participating fully and safely in the community.

For further information on any of the topics above contact:

Council’s Customer Service Centre
Ph: 9879 9400
email: council@huntershill.nsw.gov.au

Support Services for People with a Disability – For People under 65 years old

Ability Links

Support for people with a disability (aged 9 – 64 years), their families and carers. You will have access to a co-ordinator (“Linker”) who will work with you to help plan for your future, and build on your strengths and skills to develop networks within your community.

For further information contact:

Uniting Care NSW/ACT
email: ability links@unitingcarenswact.org.au
ph: 8830 0768

or
Settlement Services International
email: info@ssi.org.au
ph: 8799 6700

NDIS

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is available for people who meet the access requirements in the Northern Sydney area. Eligible people will be able to access services and supports via the NDIS. For further information on the NDIS access criteria contact 1800 800 110 or visit ndis.gov.au

Eligibility criteria apply

Support Services for People with a Disability:

For People over 65 years old

For people 65 years of age and over (50 for people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island background) view Seniors or My Aged Care ph: 1800 200 422