People with Disability

Picture of person in wheelchair putting together a puzzle in the library.

People with disability are a diverse group of people and a source of strength for Fairfield City – contributing their skills, knowledge and experiences as workers, volunteers, advocates, carers, friends and family members.

At the time of the 2021 Census, the Fairfield Local Government Area (Fairfield City) was home to 19,278 people with disability and nearly 20,000 unpaid aged and disability carers. Council is committed to creating a more inclusive Fairfield City where people with disability can participate in all areas of community life. This means ensuring Council services and spaces are appropriate and accessible. It also means working closely across all levels of government, service providers, the private sector and community members to achieve our shared goals.

Below are links to different sections to help you find out what is happening for people with disability in Fairfield City, more about the Disability Inclusion Action Plan, mobility maps, more on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), ways to get involved with volunteering, and resources for both people with disability and local services.

 

Contact

For further information please phone 9725 0222. or email mail@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au. 

Accessible Public Toilets

Council provides accessible self-cleaning public toilets at various locations for the community's convenience.
Find the list of location here. Fairfield Public Toilets

For further information, visit the National Public Toilet Map

Master Locksmith Association Key (MLAK)

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.

Carers Week

National Carers Week is about recognising and celebrating the outstanding contribution unpaid carers make to our nation.  

There are over 2.65 million unpaid carers in Australia providing care and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, mental illness, alcohol or drug dependency, long term health condition or who is frail due to age. 

Anyone at any time can become a carer. National Carers Week is an opportunity to educate and raise awareness among all Australians about the diversity of carers and their caring roles. 

For more information about National Carers Week please visit www.carersweek.com.au 

Click here to find more about Young Carers Network 

South West Sydney Disability Network

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. 

An annual forum is held in June and is attended by over 100 disability sector organisations.

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

Sport, Recreation and Leisure Activities for People with Disability

Trishaw

Cycling Without Age is a not for profit charity servicing the community by connecting those no longer able to ride for themselves. The Western Sydney Cycling Network offer Trishaw rides on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

Bookings are essential. Please contact 0418116843 or email westernsydneycwa@gmail.com

Go here for more information: WSCN Website


Volunteering

Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity with a local organisation? You can browse the listings below to find an opportunity which fits your lifestyle. 

Click here for more detail Volunteer Noticeboard

Volunteering is all about making a difference in your community. It can help people connect and learn with others make new friends and develop new skills. Follow this link for volunteering videos Volunteering - YouTube

Zero Barriers

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

 

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