Other Resources
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
Accomodation
- 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 – 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
- Sea Horse Diamond Beach and Seafarers Diamond Beach – Luxurious well-equipped accessible & dog friendly holiday accommodation (with pool & pool hoist), NSW north coast.
- 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 Good Scout Travel Co – directory of accessible accommodation, dining, attractions, adventure across Australia, owner has SCI
- 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
- Wendy’s House – fully wheelchair accessible holiday house in Paynesville, Gippsland
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
- Easy Access Australia – accessible Australian travel guide, maintained by writer with SCI
- Freewheeler – information on accessible Australian travel options, maintained by writer with SCI
- Leisure Options – creates barrier-free local, interstate and international holidays
- MakingTrax – 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?
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
- Assistive Technology Australia – equipment display centre and information
- Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association– national association for information sharing between people involved in technology
- 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
- 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, forum and career advice and job search for the disability and community care sector
- 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
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