Government links & contact numbers

• Australian Human Rights Commission 1300 369 711
  The Australian Human Rights Commission leads the implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
• Centrelink 13 27 17
  Enquiries about Disability Support Pension, Mobility Allowance, Carer Payment, Carer Allowance, and Sickness Allowance.
• Disability Council of NSW  1800 044 848
  The Disability Council of NSW is the official advisory body to the State Government on disability matters.
• Family and Community Services – Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) 9841 9350
  NSW State Government Department (ADHC) responsible for providing services and support to older people, people with a disability and their families and carers.
• NSW Ombudsman 9286 1000 or 9264 8050 (for people who are deaf)
  The NSW Ombudsman is an independent and impartial watchdog. They are there to make sure that the agencies we watch over fulfil their functions properly and improve their delivery of services to the public.
  

Disability and Carers links and contact numbers

• Active Places
  Active Places is a geographically-aware search engine identifying physical recreation, sport and cultural activities, appropriate contacts and accessible facilities for people with a disability.
• ASPECT (Autism Spectrum Australia)  8977 8300
  A not-for-profit organisation committed to helping people on the autism spectrum achieve their potential.
• Carers NSW 9280 4744
  An association for relatives and friends caring for people with a disability, mental illness, drug and alcohol dependencies, chronic condition, terminal illness or who are frail.
• Centacare 9481 2600
  Provides numerous programs including care, accommodation and support for adults with intellectual disability, as well as respite and recreation services for all ages.
• Club Friday 9976 1562
  A recreational and leisure program for intellectually disabled people aged over 18 years, who live in Manly, Pittwater and Warringah local government areas.
• Disability Services Australia 9791 6599
  Provides employment and community support services for people with a disability.
• Guide Dogs Australia 9412 9300
  Assists people who are blind or have impaired vision, by assisting in their achievement of independence through access and mobility.
• Northcott 1800 818 286
  A not-for-profit organisation that provides support to people with a broad range of disabilities and their families and carers across NSW and the ACT by providing a range of services which promote an inclusive society.
• Northern Beaches Creative leisure and Learning 9913 1474
  Provides a range of leisure & learning activities for all ages and levels of ability, especially older people and activities for adults with special needs who are living in the community.
• Northern Beaches Interchange 9970 0500
  Provides services in the area of northern Sydney which offer respite and support networks for families, and recreational opportunities for young people (0-25yrs) who have a disability.
• Physical Disability Council of NSW 1800 688 831
  The peak body in NSW representing people with life-long physical disability across the state.
• Side by Side Advocacy 9808 5500
  A Federal Government funded organisation providing support to people with an intellectual disability.
• Sunnyfield 8977 8800
  Supporting people with intellectual disabilities to live more independent lives.
• Technical Aids to the Disabled (TADS) 1300 663 243
  Custom built solutions and equipment modification to assist older people or people with a disability.