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Disabilities & Access

Disability & Access Information

* International Day of People with Disabilities Event

Port Stephens Council will be hosting this years annual International Day of Disabilities event.

We will be inviting local residents and their carers to attend the event which will be held on 3 December 2009.  

The event will be held at Little Beach Reserve, Nelson Bay. 

The days activities will include a BBQ lunch, sailing, firetruck displays, Santa and live entertainment

Please contact 49800260 for further details and RSVP   

* Disability Action Plan 

Port Stephens Council in conjunction with its community has designed a Disability Action Plan to further its intention of creating an equitable, inclusive and socially cohesive community.

A Disability Action Plan (DAP) is a document which: describes what a Port Stephens Council service provider intends on doing to make the services and facilities it already provides, or has control or influence over, as accessible to, and appropriate for, people with disabilities as can reasonably be achieved guides Council in eliminating discriminatory practices describes what action Council will take to further improve the physical and social environment for people with disabilities

* MLAK Key & Permits 

The Master Locksmith Access Key is a symbol which is placed on the door of accessible toilets throughout the Port Stephens Local Government Area.

The symbol indicates that the key to open the door of a locked accessible toilet is available from Locksmiths who are members of the Master Locksmiths Association. This key will unlock all accessible toilets across Australia fitted with the MLAK system.

Access to the key is restricted to people who have a disability or those who have a letter of authority from:

• A doctor

• A disability organisation

• The centre manager or owner of a building with an accessible toilet on site.

The key can be purchased from Locksmiths who are members of the Masters Locksmiths Association and Port Stephens Council for a cost of $12.00.

Locksmiths who have the Masters Locksmith's logo can be found in the yellow pages. You may want to ring the Locksmith to make sure you can access their premises.

The location of accessible toilets can be found by clicking www.toiletmap.gov.au

* Disability Support Services

Support Services to Maintain You in Your Own Home

For many people, living in the comfort of their own home is an important part of their life.  Yet living at home and maintaining independence is not always easy.  People experiencing difficulty in carrying out household tasks or personal care, can be assisted by a range of government funded and voluntary service organisations.

The range of home support services includes:

assistance with shopping, delivery of prepared meals, home modification and maintenance, home nursing, respite care, housekeeping, transport and personal care

For information, eligibility and referral to home support services telephone Carelink Access Point - 1300 731 556

* Disability transport

Click on the following link to plan your public transport journey http://www.131500.com.au/newjourney.asp

A range of flexible and responsive community transport options exist in Port Stephens including: 
Weekly social outings, shopping trips with access to a range of retail, banking, postal, library and other services. Transport to doctors, specialists and other health related appointments can be arranged also transport to day centres. A provision for a telephone booking service can be arranged. Coordination of client bookings, matching client needs with the most appropriate transport mode and support. Assistance to and from vehicle can be organised.

Please contact the Carelink Access Point for information, assessment and eligibility on 1300 731 556. 

* Taxi transport subsidy scheme eligibility

Please contact your doctor for details and eligibility 

* Accessible accomodation

For accessible accommodation enquiries in Port Stephens please visit http://www.portstephens.org.au  or phone 4980 6900

* Accessible recreation

Please contact 49 800 260 to discuss accessible recreation activities available in Port Stephens or visit http://www.portstephens.org.au

* Accessible amenities

Please click link below for locations of accessible facilities http://www.toiletmap.gov.au/

* Access Issue Form

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Please complete Access Issue form and email to michelle.page@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or print and post to:

* Accessible events & activities

Click on link below for accessible activities and events. Please contact the venue or event organiser directly to discuss your needs and to obtain information regarding their accessible facilities prior to the calendar event  Port Stephens Council Calendar of Events

Contact details
Community Planner - Ageing & Disability
0249 800 260 (ph)
0249 873 612 (fax)
michelle.page@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

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