We are committed to ensuring all people with a disability and diverse needs can enjoy full social, business and community opportunities in Georges River.
 

Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP)

The DIAP outlines how we are making Georges River more inclusive and accessible. 

Developed through community feedback, the DIAP is focused on:  

1. Developing positive attitudes and behaviours.
2. Creating liveable communities.
3. Supporting access to meaningful employment.
4. Improving access to services.

 The 2022-2026 DIAP is also available as an Easy Read version.
 

Report an Accessibility Issue

Please report these by lodging a customer request.
 

Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee

Our Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee advises Council about policies, plans and services to support people with disability. It's objectives to:

• Assist Council to implement the DIAP and ensure it is meeting Council’s commitment.
• Help Council engage with people with disability.
• Raise concerns and make recommendations to Council.
• Strengthen partnerships and collaborations among groups that work with people with disability.
• Celebrate the achievements of people with disability.

For more information, please read the Committee's Terms of Reference.

To learn more about Council's Advisory Committees, please see our Social Justice webpage. 
 

Disability Interagency Network 

The Disability Interagency Network is convened by Bayside, Georges River and Sutherland Shire Councils. It meets quarterly. It aims to:  

• Increase disability awareness and promote inclusion and accessibility.
• Improve local networks and pathways.
• Discuss disability-related issues and promote the DIAP.
   

Access Maps and Accessible Facilities

Council is committed to ensuring people with disability can navigate our town centres and access services and facilities. You can download Mobility Maps for these shopping precincts:

• Kogarah Mobility Map.
• Hurstville Mobility Map.
• Mortdale Mobility Map.
• Beverly Hills Mobility Map.
• Penshurst Mobility Map.
• Oatley Mobility Map.

Public Toilet Map

Council's Public Toilet Map indicates accessible facilities.

The National Public Toilet Map provides information on accessibility, opening hours, showers and baby change facilities across Australia.
 

Zero Barriers

Georges River Council is a member of Zero Barriers. This project aims to create a more accessible and inclusive business community.

Zero Barriers was developed by The Multicultural Network in 2017. It works with businesses to make small practical changes to make them inclusive and accessible.

Zero Barriers also works to:

• Educate businesses about accessibility and inclusion.
• Help businesses become disability friendly.
• Promote businesses committed to eliminating barriers for people with disability.

To involve your business, please complete the self-assessment form.
 

International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD)

IDPWD is held on 3 December each year. On this day we celebrate contributions and achievements and promote inclusion.

Listen to Jennifer Parry's story. She encourages us to challenge the way we think about disability.
 

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

• NDIS supports people with disability.
• LaTrobe Community Health Services is our NDIS local area coordinator. It can connect people with disability (over seven years of age) to services in the area.
• Lifestart can provide support for children aged six and under with a developmental delay or disability.

 

Useful Links

• Accesshub: Information on accessible services for people who are deaf, hard of hearing and /or have a speech impairment, including mainstream communication options and 24-hour National Relay Service.  

• JobAccess: National hub for workplace and employment information for people with disability, employers and service providers.

• People with Disability Australia: National disability rights, advocacy and representative organisation.

• Australian Human Rights Commission: Protects and promotes disability rights, investigate and conciliate discrimination complaints.

• The NSW Companion Card: Allows eligible people with lifelong disability to participate at venues and activities without paying for the cost of a second ticket for their companion.

• Mobility Allowance: A payment to help with travel costs for work, study or looking for work if you have a disability, illness or injury that means you can’t use public transport.

• Mobility Parking Scheme: Provide special parking conditions to eligible people with disability.

• Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme: Supports NSW residents who are unable to use public transport because of a severe and permanent disability.

• Transport for NSW: People with Disabilities: Information about concession ticket types, eligibilities and how to apply. .

• Access Sydney Community Transport: Not-for-profit community organisation providing accessible and affordable transport services to the frail aged, people with disabilities and their carers.

• Wheelchair Book & Ride: Wheelchair Book & Ride is the booking service for wheelchair accessible taxis in Sydney, making it easier to secure a ride in a suitable vehicle. Call 139 000 or book online to request a taxi or schedule a ride for later. 

• National Public Toilet Map: Find the nearest public toilet.

• Assisted School Travel Program: School students living with disability who are enrolled in school in NSW may be able to get assistance with travel.

• Council for Intellectual Disability: Provides policy advice, advocacy and campaigning, community education and information programs on the rights and interests of people with intellectual disabilities.

• Deaf Society of NSW: Provides specialist services for deaf, blind and hard of hearing people and their families. 

• ​Physical Disability Council of NSW: Peak NSW organisation representing people with physical disability.

• ​Disability Support Pension: Financial help if you have a permanent physical, intellectual or psychiatric condition that stops you from working.

• Disability Services Australia: Provides employment and community support services for people with disability.

• Disability Advocacy Finder: Assists people with disability, carers and their families, to search for Commonwealth and State and Territory government funded disability advocacy agencies.

• Guide Dogs NSW/ACT: Provides training for people who are vision impaired to gain mobility and independence.

• Spinal Cord Injuries Australia: Supports people living with spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions.

• National Disability Gateway, Ideas and Ask Izzy: Information and services to help people with disability, their family, friends and carers, to find the support they need in Australia.

• MyTime: Free support groups for parents of children with disabilities.

• Carer Gateway, Carers NSW and Mental Health Carers NSW: Free support for carers.

• School Information Booklet for Students with a Disability: Provides information about post-school options for students with disability. Also details information on disability service providers in the Georges River area.

For more information, please visit Department of Social Services.
 

Contact Us

To find out more about our programs and services, contact the Community Capacity Building Team on (02) 9330 6400 or email communitycapacitybuilding@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.

For a free interpreter call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450.

If you have a hearing or speech impairment, contact the National Relay Service:

• Voice Relay: 1300 555 727.
• TTY (Speak and Read): 133 677.