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
