Other resources
Useful resources about accessible travel, government assistance, equipment and health products and other useful links.
Accessible travel
Love to travel?
We have links to some wonderful wheelchair accessible accommodation and travel options.
Getting around
- Transport NSW Trip Planner
Plan your trip on NSW public transport: train, bus, light rail and ferry - National Public Toilet Map
Shows the location of more than 14,000 public and private toilet facilities across Australia and travel routes
- Master Locksmiths Access Key
Opens all toilets, playgrounds and other facilities fitted with the MLAK lock. Available from BrightSky Australia - Australian Disability Parking Scheme
Apply for a mobility parking permit; there are links here to your state or territory - Disability Vehicles Hire
Accessible car rental in Sydney - Royal Rehab Driver Assessment & Training Service
Supports people with disability to commence or return to driving after accident or illness
Accommodation
- Sargood on Collaroy
Resort for people with spinal cord injury on the Northern Beaches, Sydney - Avoca Valley Bed & Breakfast (NSW)
Wheelchair friendly accommodation on Central Coast NSW - Barney’s Place
Fully wheelchair accessible, pet-friendly Gold Coast holiday home - Collins Street Accommodation
Wheelchair accessible Melbourne apartment (designed by owner with SCI) - Can Go Everywhere
Travel directory of wheelchair accessible Australian accommodation - Freewheeler – Disability accommodation options
Disability accommodation options – information on accessible Australian travel options, maintained by writer with SCI - Have Wheelchair Will Travel
Accessible Australian accommodation and attractions - Penguin Beachfront Apartments
Wheelchair accessible apartments in Tasmania - Ripples n Tonic
Accessible farm and beach accommodation, Phillip Island – Seaview Beach Houses – wheelchair accessible accommodation, NSW far south coast - Stayz
Allows guests to search for a variety of accessible holiday rentals across Australia - The Oasis at One Mile Beach
Wheelchair accessible cabins at Port Stephens, NSW - Wheelie Good Hotels
Search accessible accommodation worldwide - Wheelies’ Rest
Self-contained wheelchair accessible holiday house on Phillip Island
Tours, activities and advice
- Sargood on Collaroy
Offers guests a range of leisure and recreational activities designed specifically for people with spinal cord injury - Guide to Cruising
Cruising travel advice for people with disability - Leisure options
Creates barrier-free local, interstate and international holidays - Making Trax
Creating inclusive New Zealand tours and adventures, director has SCI - Accessible New Zealand
Providing specialised accessible New Zealand tours and travel - Outback Tour Services
Accessible tours, off-road wheelchair (NT) - Sydney Wheelchair Walks
Wheelchair accessible walks, maintained by writer using power chair - Time Fly’s Travel
Boutique Sydney travel agency with some helpful online travel advice - TravAbility
Full service Australian travel agency for people with disability; NDIS provider - Royal Rehab Adaptive Sport, Recreation & Leisure Service
Provides a range of adaptive sport and recreation programs for people with disability
Government assistance
Need to access government departments and agencies who offer funding along with a range of services such as legal, financial and advocacy?
Funding
- EnableNSW
Funding criteria, equipment and aids, equipment repairs, home modifications - iCare
Information on support for NSW residents injured on the road, at work or playing sport - NDIS
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Commonwealth Government departments and agencies
- Centrelink
- Department of Education and Training
Information on apprenticeships, finding a course, and managing FEE-HELP and HECS debts - Department of Health
Links to Health Direct information line, Better Health channel, Medicare and health resources - Disability Employment Services
Information on looking for work and support available
State Government departments and agencies
- Family and Community Services NSW
Information on services and supports available - State Insurance Regulatory Authority NSW
Information on workers compensation, injury claims and support for injured people - Northern Territory Motor Accidents Compensation Scheme
Information on the support available to people injured in road accidents
Equipment and health products
- BrightSky Australia
Shop here for BrightSky Australia Healthcare Products & Equipment - Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association
National association for information sharing between people involved in technology - Disability Employment Services
Information on looking for work and support available - IDEAS
Independent information on services and disability related supports - TAD Australia
State-based non-profit assistive technology providers - Wheeling & Able
Financial support for people in Hunter (up to 21 years) to access medical equipment, modified sports equipment, mobility aids and technology
Community
Advocacy
- Australian Human Rights Commission
Information on disability-related laws and advocacy - Australian Network on Disability
National organisation that supports organisations working to advance inclusion of people with disability - Carers NSW
Non-government organisation providing support and counselling to carers - National Association of Community Legal Centres
Non-profit organisation providing legal services, including disability resources - People with Disability Australia
National disability, advocacy and rights organisation led by people with disability - SCIA, NSW
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) advocacy team who specialise in SCI. - Tenants NSW
Representing the rights and interests of tenants in public and private housing
Community access
- D-ability.org
Database of accessible arts, leisure, outdoor, sports, dining plus health and wellbeing information - State Library of NSW
Information on inclusion and accessibility
Physical disability organisations in NSW
- Physical Disability Council of NSW
PDCN assists people with physical disability by providing information, resources and knowledge - National Disability Services
Australia’s peak body for non-government disability service organisations - Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Information on services, social programs, support groups, news - MS Australia
Support and services, information on MS
Lifestyle
Employment
- In-Voc
Specialist vocational rehabilitation service dedicated to supporting people with spinal cord injury to explore career options - Care Careers
Information on support for NSW residents injured on the road, at work or playing sport - Disability Employment Australia
Peak industry body for the Disability Employment Service, providing advice and support to employers and job seekers - Job Access
Advice, support and information for people seeking employment, including rights and responsibilities
Financial management
- MoneySmart BudgetPlanner
Helpful government site that assists you in working out a budget
Health & fitness
- Neuromoves, NSW
An innovative, holistic, evidence-based exercise and therapy service for people living with a neurological condition or physical disability.
Housing and home modifications
- Family and Community Services – housing
Apply for housing - Family and Community Services – home modifications
Tenants and approved housing applicants can request home modifications - Home Modifications Australia
Search for a home modification service in your area - Shelter NSW
Information and policy from the peak State housing advocacy body
Sport
- Wheelchair Sports NSW
Information on a wide variety of wheelchair sports available for all ages and ability levels - Sailability
Volunteer based organisation that runs sailing clubs and activities for people with disability - Paralympic Movement
Information on para sport and Paralympic events and athletes
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