Disability Information Service

The Warringah Disability Information Service provides information and referral about all services and resources available to people with disability, their families or carers, service providers and residents of the Northern Beaches (Manly, Warringah and Pittwater).

Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm at Dee Why Library
Phone 9942-2686; Fax 9942-2371; email Marjorie.Janz@wls.nsw.gov.au

If you have a hearing or speech impairment and need assistance, call the National Relay Service at 133 677 to have a telephone "interpreter" relay your call (via voice, TTY, modem) to and from our Service.

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Funded by The Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care, and Warringah Council

Disability Information Database

Covers the Northern Sydney region, and beyond. Records in the database provide contact details and descriptions of community services across metropolitan Sydney (and beyond). These are organisations that service and support everyone in the community, including special groups such as older adults, people with a disability, youth and people of a multicultural background.

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Efforts are made to ensure that the information is accurate, however changes occur frequently. Please let us know of any changes by contacting the Disability Information Officer on (02) 9942-2686 or by e-mailing Marjorie.Janz@wls.nsw.gov.au with questions or comments.

Liberty Swing and Beach Wheelchair

Warringah Council recently installed the Liberty Swing in the Collaroy recreation park at Collaroy beach. Facilities for people with mobility disabilities include access ramps into the larger and wading pools, a grab rail along the pool cliff side. Submersible wheelchair and MLAK key for disabled toilet (available from the Lifeguard Room at the NE corner of nearby Collaroy Surf Club building). Freewheeler beach wheelchair (by MLAK or book at 9942 2787). Wheelchair accessible paths to the Surf Club, toilet, pool showers and paths around the pool. Wider disabled parking spaces near childrens playground. The Liberty swing for wheelchair users (use with MLAK key).

Click here for more information about usage of the Liberty Swing.

Helpful Publications for the Northern Beaches

Leisure Activities for Youth and Adults with Disabilities 2011
Description and contact details of organisations that provide recreation and sport for people aged 12 and older, some accessible Sydney sites, and transport and accessibility.

Accessible Community Facilities in Warringah
Profile of People with Disabilities Living in Warringah
Accessible Facilities in Pittwater
Access in Manly - Accessible Parks and Reserves and Manly CBD Access Map
Information for People with Disabilities in Pittwater
Warringah Community Directory 2011
From Dee Why Library or phone 9942 2605. For entire Northern Beaches.
Retirement Housing Guide for Older Residents 2010/11 - Aged/Disability Workers

Services for Children Aged 0-6 With Additional Needs 2011

Seniors and Care Guide 2011 - Aged/Disability Workers

Available from Manly, Warringah, Pittwater Councils or public libraries

Disability Services in the Northern Beaches

Each Council has staff to identify and respond to comments, queries and concerns raised by residents, and bring these to the Council's attention. They provide information, make referrals, hold consultations, and generally plan and coordinate to improve quality and availability of services for residents.

WARRINGAH

Aged Services Development Worker (HACC) - Angela Doolan 9942 2563
Aged Services Development Worker - Jane Elliott 9942 2560
Disability Development Worker (access to Council operations, premises and documentation) - Louise Bannerman 9942 2787
Warringah Disability Information Officer - Marjorie Janz 9942 2686

MANLY

Community Development Coordinator (Age and Disability) - Sandra Faase and Anna Nikolov 9976 1562

PITTWATER

Community Development Officer - Aged, Disability - Melinda Hewitt and Susan Machar 9970 1199

Warringah Disability Newsletter "Did you know... ?"

To receive this newsletter by email, contact Marjorie.Janz@wls.nsw.gov.au or phone 9942 2686.
Please provide your name, title, e-mail address, organisation and phone number.

The newsletters are in PDF format. If you require the newsletter as a Word document, contact Marjorie.Janz@wls.nsw.gov.au

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