People with Disability

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Fairfield City Council is committed to supporting the needs of people with disability in our community. Council's commitment is shown through the Disability Inclusion Action Plan, outlining the activities for an inclusive and accessible place for everyone. 

Contact

For further information please phone 9725 0222. or email mail@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au. 

Zero Barriers

Council is a proud partner in the Zero Barriers initiative. Zero Barriers is a free business and service support project that aims to eliminate barriers for people with disability when shopping, using services or participating in activities in their local communities. Council is working to connect local businesses and services with the initiative to create a more accessible community.

If you are a business looking to be more accessible, please contact the Social Planning and Community Development Team on 02 9725 0222.

For more information and to connect with Zero Barriers visit zerobarriers.net.au

Accessible Public Toilets

Council provides accessible self-cleaning public toilets at various locations for the community's convenience.
Find the list of location here. Fairfield Public Toilets

For further information, visit the National Public Toilet Map

 

Master Locksmith Association Key (MLAK)

The Master Locksmith Association Key (MLAK) is a master key that fits into specially designed locks, allowing access to public toilets and enabling people with a mobility difficulty to access public toilet facilities throughout New South Wales.

The MLAK key is available for purchase from your local locksmith. These locksmiths will have the MLAK sign displayed inside their window. Search here to find your local MLAK key locksmith here.

Carers Week

National Carers Week is about recognising and celebrating the outstanding contribution unpaid carers make to our nation.  

There are over 2.65 million unpaid carers in Australia providing care and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, mental illness, alcohol or drug dependency, long term health condition or who is frail due to age. 

Anyone at any time can become a carer. National Carers Week is an opportunity to educate and raise awareness among all Australians about the diversity of carers and their caring roles. 

For more information about National Carers Week please visit www.carersweek.com.au 

Click here to find more about Young Carers Network 

Volunteering

Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity with a local organisation? You can browse the listings below to find an opportunity which fits your lifestyle. 

Click here for more detail Volunteer Noticeboard 

South West Sydney Disability Network

South West Sydney Disability Forum

(SWS Disability Forum) is supported, co-convened and hosted by Fairfield City Council in partnership with Canterbury Bankstown Council and Liverpool Council and focuses on networking, collaboration, advocacy, training and strengthening of partnerships within the disability services sector. 

The 2024 SWS Ageing Forum was hosted in Fairfield and was a huge success with over 120 disability sector organisations attending. Please see the presentation for the presenters and feedback from the day. 

If you would like more information around the SWS Disability Forum please email scd@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au 

 SWS Disability Forum 2023 Presentation(PDF, 1MB)

Sport, Recreation and Leisure Activities for People with Disability

 

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