Living with disability
Hornsby Shire Council works with the community to help people living with a disability play, socialise, learn, work and access services.
Council hosts a range of events each year for people living with a disability.
We can also help if you are having trouble with access or getting around Hornsby Shire. View our Access and inclusion page.
If you’re looking for a service or a group to join check out the disability services directory and the NDIS providers directory.
Hornsby Shire Council also has a Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
To discuss support for people living with a disability contact Mark Powell on 9847 6996 or email mpowell@hornsby.nsw.gov.au.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
For more information about how the NDIS may benefit you, visit ndis.gov.au
The Disability Information Helpline
The Helpline can help families, carers, support workers and services.
Contact the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787.
The Helpline is available Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm (AEST) and Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 7pm (AEST). It’s not available on national public holidays.
Visit www.dss.gov.au/disabilityhelp for more information, including Auslan and Easy Read materials.
Free, independent counselling and advocacy support
Available for people with disability who have experienced violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation. This support can also help people, including families and carers, engage with the Disability Royal Commission. If you would like support or to find out more, call 1800 421 468. Support is here for you. Visit the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website for more information including captioned videos, Easy Read and Auslan resources, a toolkit to help with communications, and a full list of organisations providing counselling, advocacy, legal and financial supports for the Disability Royal Commission.
Learning Together Toolkit: Tools to help you get the support you need in education
Learning Together is a toolkit for students with disability and their families. This toolkit provides advocacy tips and legal information.
If you are a student: This toolkit will help you to get the reasonable adjustments you need so that you can succeed in mainstream education.
If you are a parent or carer: This toolkit will help you to advocate for your child so that they can get the reasonable adjustments they need to succeed in mainstream education.
Find out more about the Learning Together Toolkit: Tools to help you get the support you need in education
Waste services to residents with assisted living needs
Council can provide waste and recycling support to residents with assisted living needs.
Find out more
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