People with Disability

International Day of People with Disability - 3 December 

International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD) is celebrated on 3 December each year. It is a United Nations observed day aimed at increasing public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. 

Each year the United Nations determines a theme. We are usually advised in the lead-up to the day. Stay posted for more information on the 2024 theme. 

Each year, Fairfield City Council organises a celebration in honour of the day. Watch this space for details about the event.

More information is available from www.idpwd.com.au.

Council is a proud partner in the Zero Barriers initiative. Zero Barriers is a free business and service support project that aims to eliminate barriers for people with disability when shopping, using services or participating in activities in their local communities. Council is working to connect local businesses and services with the initiative to create a more accessible community.

If you are a business looking to be more accessible, please contact the Social Planning and Community Development Team on 02 9725 0222.

For more information and to connect with Zero Barriers visit zerobarriers.net.au

Part of what makes Fairfield such a liveable City is its accessibility, which is helping ensure everyone feels they belong regardless of age, ability or background.

The map includes locations of, accessible parking, kerb ramps, accessible pedestrian ramps, accessible toilets, other useful information. 

If you would like a printed copy, contact the Social Planning and Community Development team on 02 9725 0222. 

Download the Fairfield City Centre Mobility Map(PDF, 754KB)

Part of what makes Cabramatta such a liveable City is its accessibility, which is helping ensure everyone feels they belong regardless of age, ability or background.

The map includes locations of, accessible parking, kerb ramps, accessible pedestrian ramps, accessible toilets, other useful information. 

If you would like a printed copy, contact the Social Planning and Community Development team on 02 9725 0222. 

Mobility-Map-Cabramatta-and-Surroundings.pdf(PDF, 815KB)

Fairfield City Council is an accredited NDIS provider. To check if you are eligible or for more information of NDIS funding visit National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) website or Settlement Services International (SSI) local area coordination.

Fairfield City Council offers specialist support as an accredited NDIS provider in following areas:

• Best Start Education & Care (for children aged 0-12)
• Exercise and water safety sessions (for people under 65 years of age)

Best Start Education & Care

Fairstart Early Intervention offers support to children with a disability or developmental delay and includes services like speech pathology and occupational therapy. For more information about this, please visit our Fairstart page.

Fairstart Early Intervention now also provides online video therapy. Visit our Telehealth page for more details.

Exercise and Water Safety

Fairfield Leisure Centres offer:

• Initial assessments
• Exercise physiology sessions
• Personal training sessions
• Water safety sessions.

Our services are registered under Capacity Building - Health and Wellbeing, which must be included in individual plans to enable us to service you.

For more details please visit the Fairfield City Leisure Centres NDIS page.

Local Area Coordinator (EACH and SSI)  

SSI and EACH partners with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to deliver Local Area Coordination services within Fairfield City. They support people to access the NDIS. 

Find out more about NDIS by visiting SSI Local Area Coordination videos and other resources.

EACH is the NDIS Early Childhood Partner in South West Sydney. They deliver the Early Childhood Approach for children aged 0-6 years with a disability or developmental delay. They work with parents, carers and families to support children to have the best possible start in life. Visit their website for more details.

South West Sydney Disability Forum (SWS Disability Forum) is supported, co-convened and hosted by Fairfield City Council in partnership with Canterbury Bankstown Council and Liverpool Council and focuses on networking, collaboration, advocacy, training and strengthening of partnerships within the disability services sector.

The 2023 SWS Ageing Forum was hosted at Liverpool and was a huge success with over 80 disability sector organisations attending. Please see the presentation for the presenters and feedback from the day.

If you would like more information around the SWS Disability Forum please email scd@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

 SWS Disability Forum 2023 Presentation(PDF, 1MB)

The Master Locksmith Association Key (MLAK) is a master key that fits into specially designed locks, allowing access to public toilets and enabling people with a mobility difficulty to access public toilet facilities throughout New South Wales.

The MLAK key is available for purchase from your local locksmith. These locksmiths will have the MLAK sign displayed inside their window. Search here to find your local MLAK key locksmith here.

• 2022 Sport, Recreation and Leisure Activities for People with Disability Directory(PDF, 5MB)
• Adaptive Sport Resource Flyer(PDF, 2MB)