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 |
| Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre | Information, advice & advocacy, programs & community projects |
| Pleural Mesothelimoa | Information for seniors suffering from mesothelioma (cancer caused by exposure to asbestos) and their caregivers |
Links for carers
| Carer Gateway | Practical information and resources for carers |
| Carers NSW | Information, research and facts about being a carer |
| Family & Caregivers Guide for the Disabled | A guide to home safety for the disabled |
| SuperCarers | A guide to Living with Dementia |