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Warringah Disability Information Service provides an information and referral service to help people with a disability, their families, carers and local service providers access local resources. The service is available 10am to 4pm each Monday to Friday at Dee Why Library. For more information call 9942 2686, email janzm@warringah.nsw.gov.au or fax 9942 2371.

National Relay Service

The National Relay Service provides assistance for people with hearing or speech impairment. Call 133 677 and a telephone 'interpreter' will relay your call (via voice, TTY, modem) to and from the Warringah Disability Information Service.

LINCS Community and Disability Information Database

Local Information Network for Community ServicesLINCS provides contact details and descriptions of community services across Warringah, the Sydney metropolitan region and beyond. The database identifies those 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. For information or to let us know of any changes to the database information contact Council's Disability Information Officer on
9942 2686 or email janzm@warringah.nsw.gov.au

Missed Business

Access and your customers - In Australia 3.9 million people, or 20% of the population, have a reported disability. In Warringah 24,000 people, or 18% of the population, are identified as having a disability.  If you include their friends and family, the number of people affected by a disability is even bigger, and every one is a potential customer.  This means that at least 48,000 local people need to consider some level of disability in the way they live, shop and socialise.

Liberty Swing

Council installed the Liberty Swing in the Collaroy recreation park for wheelchair users to access with the MLAK key. Council also provides access ramps and grab rails for pools, submersible and Freewheeler wheelchairs, disabled parking, wheelchair accessible paths to the Surf Club, toilet, pool showers and pool. The MLAK key to access the disabled toilet and Liberty Swing is available from the Lifeguard Room at the NE corner of the Collaroy Surf Club building.

Adobe PDF Conversion

The Adobe Access web based service converts PDF files into formats screen readers can understand.

Publications

Manly Community Database - at Manly Library or phone 9976 1739
Pittwater Community Database - at Pittwater Library or phone 9997 5422

Carers' Week - Relax, Revive, Rejuvenate

Carers week Warringah Council is celebrating Carers Week 18-24 October with a range of free events to pamper, empower and support community members who provide support to people with a disability, illness or those who are frail or elderly in our community.

 

  • Family Picnic Day on Sunday 18 October from 11am. Warringah Council and Northern Beaches Interchange will host a picnic at North Balgowlah Community Centre with a barbecue and entertainment for families who have a child under eight with a disability.
  • My Future – My Choice Seminar on Monday 19 October from 10am. Council will host an information seminar at Dee Why RSL for seniors and carers planning ahead for a time when they may not be able to make decisions for themselves. A range of topics and services will be discussed such as health, financial and legal considerations.
  • Carers Respite Luncheon on Wednesday 21 October from 11am. Northern beaches journalist Sue O’Reilly will talk at Long Reef Golf Club about her experience of caring for a child with a disability and the importance of seeking respite.
  • The Carers Revival for Survival event on Friday 23 October from 9.30am. This event at the Lotus Centre, Freshwater, will include yoga and meditation classes followed by a massage and light refreshments.
 
  • Bookings are required for all events on 9942 2787.

Contacts

Disability Services in the Northern Beaches

Each Council has staff who 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 Council

  • Aged Services Development Worker (HACC) - Angela Doolan 9942 2563
  • Aged Services Development Worker - Jane Elliott 9942 2560
  • Disability Development Worker (access, service development) - Louise Bannerman 9942 2787
  • Warringah Disability Information Officer - Marjorie Janz 9942 2686

Manly Council

Community Development Coordinator (Age and Disability)

Sandra Faase and Cathy Kellick 9976 1562

Pittwater Council

Community Development Officer - Aged/Disability

Angela Boyle 9970 1199


Warringah Disability Newsletter

To receive a PDF newsletter by email or to request a Word version provide your name, email address, organisation and phone number to janzm@wls.nsw.gov.au or phone 9942 2686.

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