Helpful community resources
We have compiled a list of helpful resources and links for community members.
Other Community transport service links
| Access Sydney | Provides community transport services to City of Sydney, City of Botany Bay, Ashfield Council, Burwood Council, Strathfield Council and City of Canada Bay |
| Bankstown Community Transport | Provides community transport services to Canterbury and Bankstown residents |
| St George Community Transport | Provides transport services to people in the St George area |
| Easylink | Services Northern Sydney |
| All Community Transport Projects in NSW | Provides a full list of projects all over NSW |
Other Transport links
| Sydney Transport | News, timetables, maps & info for all Sydney transport options |
| Sydney Buses | A direct link to routes & map of our region |
| Sydney Trains | Everything about the Sydney network |
| Sydney Light Rail | Maps and information about our light rail network |
| Sydney Ferries | Everything about travelling on the Harbour in Sydney |
Accessible Transport links
| Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme | ‘Half price’ taxi transport for eligible, less mobile people |
| Accessible travel within Sydney | Information about finding accessible train stations and travelling with accessibility aids in Sydney |
| A Definitive Guide to Travelling with Disabilities | A practical guide for disabled travellers |
Access & Transport to Hospitals
| Transport access guide to RPA Hospital | Getting to RPA hospital – Public Transport routes and information |
| Map of RPA hospital | Handy map of ‘what’s where’ at RPA hospital |
| Transport to Concord Hospital | Getting to Concord hospital – Transport routes and information |
| Map of Concord hospital | Handy map of ‘what’s where’ at Concord hospital |
Community resources
| Advocare | An independent, community based, not for profit organisation that supports and protects the rights of older people and people with disabilities. |
| Assistive Technology Australia | A virtual showroom of assistive living technology that helps make life easier |
| COTA Australia – For Older Australians | Advocating on a national level for issues effecting seniors. Providing assistance navigating the Aged Care system. |
| Department of Veteran Affairs | Government site with news and information |
| Inner West Council – Leichhardt Branch | Inner West council – Leichhardt Branch |
| Inner West Council – Marrickville Branch | Inner West council – Marrickville Branch |
| Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association of NSW | An organisation that helps disabled people with a focus on those who are culturally and linguistically diverse |
| My Aged Care | The starting point for aged care Australian Government funded services |
| Newtown Neighbourhood Centre | Shopping and other services for Marrickville Residents |
| NSW Companion Card | A card for people with significant disabilities (and who need a carer with them at all times) that helps them participate in community based activities. |
| NSW Seniors Card | Details about discounts & events for Seniors |
| Physical Disability Council of NSW | An organisation that helps people with a disability live ordinary lives |
| Pleural Mesothelimoa | Information for seniors suffering from mesothelioma (cancer caused by exposure to asbestos) and their caregivers |
| Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre | Information, advice & advocacy, programs & community projects |
| Seniors Rights Service | A community organisation dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of older people, particularly vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. Providing free and confidential telephone advice, aged care advocacy and support, legal advice and rights-based education forums to seniors across NSW.. |
Links for carers
| Carer Gateway | Practical information and resources for carers |
| Carers NSW | Information, research and facts about being a carer |
| Dementia Australia | A guide to Living with Dementia |
| Family & Caregivers Guide for the Disabled | A guide to home safety for the disabled |