Accessibility in Pittwater

Council has produced  "Pittwater's Accessible Facilities Brochure" which details the accessible facilities in Pittwater. This covers disabled toilet access, parking, reserves, community centres and beaches and the great facilities you will find there. You can download the PDF brochure or call Council on 9970 1199 to obtain a hard copy.  You can also check on-line using Council's Recreation Facilities "Find A Park" search facility as well.

MLAK (Master Locksmiths' Association Key)

MLAK stands for Master Locksmiths' Association Key. The MLAK is a master key that fits into specially designed locks allowing 24 hour a day access to public toilets. Eligible people - those with a disability and a letter of authorisation from a doctor, disability organisation or community health centre - can purchase a key that opens all accessible toilets displaying the MLAK symbol.

For information about where to obtain keys or locks within your area:-

Contact:  The Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia
Phone:    1800 810 698

OR 

Contact:  Barrenjoey Security, Mona Vale
Phone:    9997 1311

Something of interest for you.. take a look at the National Public Toilet Finder and Map website where you can find an accessible toilet and maps on how to get there. You can even use this to plan your trips!

Transport

Community Transport is available to older residents and people with a disability who need to access services, attend appointments (e.g. medical, hospital) or other activities which assist in maintaining independence and contact with others.

• Manly Warringah Community Transport
  MWP Community Transport provides a range of transport options for the aged, people with disabilities and those who are transport disadvantaged.
  
  Phone: 9971 5110
  Web:    Manly Warringah Community Transport
   
   
• Manly Warringah Community Aid
  Transport is provided in cars by paid staff and volunteers to the frail aged, those with high support needs and their carers.
  
  Phone: 9913 3244
  Web:   Manly Warringah Community Aid
   
   
• Kaddy Transport
  Kaddy is a voluntary organisation that provides bus transport for individuals using wheelchairs or permanently blind adults, to medical, hospital, dental appointments or meetings.
  
  Phone: 9972 0242
   

Depending on your situation, you may also like to read about other information on Council's website including Parking and also Public Transport.

Access to Community Activities

The Companion Card allows people with a significant and permanent disability, who require attendant care for the rest of their lives, to participate in community activities and events without discrimination. If eligible, you will no longer be required to pay two admission or booking fees in order to take your attendant carer with you to participating venues and events.

The Companion Card will be issued to residents of NSW with a significant and permanent disability who are unable to participate in most community based activities without significant assistance with mobility, communication, self care, planning and where the use of aids and other technologies does not meet those needs.

For more information about the Companion Card Program or to request an application form please phone 1800 893 044.

Free Wheeler Information

A Beach Free Wheeler allows access to the sand and water's edge for people who use wheelchairs or find it difficult to negotiate the beachfront.

This is available at no cost at Bilgola and Newport Beaches. Contact the Lifeguard on patrol during the week or the volunteer lifesavers on the weekend during patrol months (October to mid April). Alternatively for pre bookings all year round see phone and email contact details below:

Phone:  Newport 9997 5116 
Email:    admin@newportsurfclub.com.au

Phone:  Bilgola 9918 2337 
Email:    bilgola@surflifesaving.com.au

Please note that Council does not organise bookings of this facility.