New to the NDIS? Find out if you are eligible and how to apply.
www.ndis.gov.au/about-us/operational-guidelines/access-ndis-operational-guideline/access-ndis-access-criteria
NDIS information for participants.
www.ndis.gov.au/people-disability
NDIS information for families and carers.
www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/families-and-carers
Factsheets about the NDIS including Easy English versions.
www.ndis.gov.au/people-disability/fact-sheets-and-publications.html
Videos about the NDIS in Auslan.
www.youtube.com
Information about the NDIS in languages other than English.
www.ndis.gov.au/languages
Information for Consumers with Disability – Australian Competition and Consumer Competition.
www.accc.gov.au
Know your rights under the Disability Discrimination Act – Australian Human Rights Commission.
www.humanrights.gov.au
Resources for families and carers.
www.carersaustralia.com.au
Do you have a Companion Card? Your support person can receive free entry into participating venues and events around Australia. Find out how to apply and see the list of participating outlets.
www.nsw.gov.au/community-services/companion-card
Planning a trip? The National Public Toilet Map makes it easy to locate accessible parking, amenities and MLAK (Master Locksmith Access Key) facilities.
https://toiletmap.gov.au
Get accessible travel information and plan ahead when using NSW buses, trains, ferries and light rail.
https://transportnsw.info
Find out about accessibility on the Central Coast, including beach wheelchairs and amenities.
www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/residents/support-programs/accessibility-and-inclusion
Join a sports team with Special Olympics Central Coast Club.
www.specialolympics.com.au
Catch a wave at a local beach with the help of fantastic trained volunteers at Disabled Surfers Association.
http://disabledsurfers.org
Take part in an assisted sailing experience on Brisbane Water with Sailability NSW.
https://sailabilitygosford.org/
Enjoy the cinema at a local Sensory Friendly Movie session.
www.eventcinemas.com.au
Join the fun social activities with Merry Makers Central Coast.
http://merrymakerscentralcoast.org.au/
Calendar of cultural and religious dates
https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/our-portfolios/multicultural-affairs/about-multicultural-affairs/calendar-of-cultural-and-religious-dates
Click the links below to download the fact sheets:
Rights and Responsibilities Fact Sheet
Privacy and Confidentiality Fact Sheet
Emergency and Disaster Fact Sheet
We wish to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and future, and recognise their continuing connection and contribution to this land and these waters.
Est. 1962. Proudly supporting the greater NSW Central Coast region including Gosford, Wyong and Lake Macquarie areas. Fairhaven Services Limited is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status with the Australian Tax Office.
ABN: 83 058 123 729.
Registered NDIS
Provider: 4-3LLM-764.
CFN: 15891.
