Health and wellbeing
Disability and mental health
NSW Mental Health Commission
Independent statutory body established to reform care and improve the health and welfare of people living with mental illness.
Disabilities
Information about various mental and physical disabilities, as well as information on rehabilitation and caring for people with disabilities.
Disability services
Information and resources for communities and individuals relating to a range of disabilities.
Living with a disability
Here you'll find a range of information on living with a disability. This includes advice, services and support groups for people with disabilities, as well as information on day to day issues such as driving, dressing and safety in the home.
Disability support services
Information on support services for people with disabilities and their carers.
Self help devices
Self help, or assistive, devices can give a person the leverage they need to perform certain tasks that they find difficult due to lack of strength, flexibility, range of motion or balance.
Disability equipment
Find out about the equipment, aids and appliances available to NSW residents with long-term disabilities to help them live and participate within their community.
Companion Card NSW
Promoting the rights of people with disability, who require a companion, to fair ticketing at events and venues.
Mental Health Association of NSW
Information and support for people who are affected by the symptoms of mental illness.
Vision Australia
Vision Australia offer a number of services available for people who are blind or visually impaired to ensure they have the opportunity to fully participate in every part of life.
Sport for the disabled
The NSW Sports Federation provides a list of disability sports organisations and their contact details.
Parents with a physical disability
About one-fifth of Australians have a disability. For those who are parents there can be many challenges that make it hard to cope. The Raising Children Network have some helpful resources to guide parents.
Disability events
The Australia Disability Network provides a calendar of events for people with a disability.
Subsidised and shared housing
Provides links and guidance to housing for people living with a disability.
Guide Dogs NSW
Learn about Guide Dogs NSW and the services available for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Home help
The Home and Community Care (HACC) Program is a joint Australian and NSW Government initiative to help people live more independently in their own home and community.
Leaving care
The Leaving Care Program supports young people with a disability to transition from the parental responsibility of the Minister for Community Services to live as independently as possible in the community.
