Accessibility & Disability

Members of our sub-committee include community members with a disability, carers and people with an extensive background in working in the community who want to have a say in our local area.

This Easy English Plan sets out actions that council will deliver in the next four years to help make our community more disability friendly.

The Master Locksmith Access Key will unlock all wheelchair accessible toilets across Australia that are fitted with the MLAK system.

The Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) is a strategic planning document to help coordinate the delivery of pedestrian infrastructure in selected high pedestrian activity environments.

Council's partnership program with the Touched by Olivia Foundation to create an inclusive playspace at Westport Park.

A list of great resources for accessibility including Aged and disability reference links, a list of access friendly businesses and a Town Center accessibility map

The Sandcruiser is available to use by seniors and people with a disability to get across the sand to the water’s edge. It is available at Town Beach.

Council has received a grant from the NSW Department Primary Industries Recreational Fishing Trust which is to design and build a wheelchair friendly fishing platform at Lake Cathie.

A dementia-friendly community is a place where people living with dementia are supported to live with meaning, purpose and value.

The accessible toilet at Short Street Plaza Car Park includes two wheelchair friendly toilets and a 'Changing Places' toilet complete with overhead gantry hoist and adult change table. Open 24/7.