People with Disability Information
We believe that diversity is something that makes Campbelltown a great place to live and work. The contributions that people with disability make to our local community are something that we value and want to support.
In partnership with the community and service providers, we aim to eliminate disability discrimination where possible with a proactive commitment to improving access for people with a wide range of disabilities.
An accessible community provides opportunities for everyone to access transport, community spaces and systems, as well as political, cultural, corporate, and social life. It is a place where people feel safe, respected, and able to live good lives.
Facts and Statistics
- The 2018 Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC) estimated that 4.4 million Australians, or 17.7% of the population, had a disability.
- SDAC defines disability as any limitation, restriction or impairment which restricts everyday activities and has lasted, or is likely to last, for at least six months.
- Disability can impact on a person's opportunities to participate in the labour force. People aged between 15 and 64 years with disability have both lower labour force participation (53%) than people without disability (84%).
- In 2018, 2.5 million Australians with disability (living in households) needed assistance with at least one activity of daily life, most commonly health care, property maintenance or cognitive and emotional tasks.
- Carers play a critical role in supporting people living with disability. In 2018, almost 2.65 million Australians were carers (10.8%), with 861,600 people (3.5 per cent) aged 15 years and over identified as primary carers.
Key Contacts
National Disability Insurance Scheme NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding to eligible people with disability to gain more time with family and friends, greater independence, access to new skills, jobs, or volunteering in their community, and an improved quality of life. The NDIS also connects people with disability to services in their community. This includes connections to doctors, community groups, sporting clubs, support groups, libraries and schools, as well as providing information about what support is provided by each state and territory government.
To find out more about the NDIS you can visit the NDIS website at National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or contact the Campbelltown NDIS Local Area Coordinator, Settlement Services International (SSI), on 1800 960 975 or email SSILAC@ndis.gov.au
If you already have a NDIS package and are looking for a registered provider to help you with your supports, please use the NDIS provider finder at Provider finder | NDIS
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission works with participants and providers to improve the quality and safety of NDIS services and supports.
If you have a concern about your current NDIS supports or services, you can make a complaint directly to the Commission by phoning 1800 035 544 or TTY 133 677. Interpreters can be arranged through the National Relay Service. You can also lodge a complaint directly to the Commission at Making a complaint about a provider | NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (ndiscommission.gov.au)
Advocacy Supports
Advocacy services help people living with disability to understand and pursue their rights, work through any challenges they might be facing (including with services, carer arrangements or Government Agencies), and access information, referrals or other supports.
Disability Advocacy NSW provides a range of self-help tools as well as free individual advocacy support services for people with disability. You can get support by calling 1300 365 085 or through Home | Disability Advocacy NSW (da.org.au)
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) provides free individual advocacy supports for people with disability as well as assistance with housing, NDIS access, domestic and family violence and for survivors of childhood sexual assault. You can get support by calling 1800 422 015 or through Home - People with Disability Australia (pwd.org.au)
Need more information?
We'd love to hear from you - contact the Community Life team.
Phone: 02 4645 4000
Email: community.life@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au