Transport and Accessibility

Accessible Transport Options
Accessible Toilets
Mobility Maps

Community Directories for Coffs Harbour

Council has a range of community directories which contain information about services for children, sporting groups, older people and home and community care in Coffs Harbour.

Companion Card

This scheme allows people with significant and permanent disabilities who always require a carer in order to participate in community activities to be able to participate without having to pay two admission prices or fees.  Each state has their own version of this card and specific organisations which are involved.   Full terms and conditions and an application form can be found on the Companion Card website.

Organisations in Coffs Harbour which accept the Companion Card are:

• BCU International Stadium

• The Big Banana

• Bunker Cartoon Gallery

• Coffs Harbour Butterfly Maze and Tearoom

• Coffs Harbour City Council

• Coffs Harbour regional Museum

• Birch Carroll and Coyle Cinema 5

• Jetty Memorial Theatre

• Sportz Central

• Pet Porpoise Pool

 View all organisations which currently accept this card.

Disability and Access Committees

Coffs Coast Regional Disability Committee - Provides a forum for consumers, parents, carers, and service providers to derive support from each other in discussions of mutual interest and enabling relevant action to be taken. The committee focuses on the needs of people with a wide range of disabilities.

The committee meets on the third Monday of the Month at Coffs Harbour City Council Committee Room 1. For more information contact Louise Morris on 6648 4041 or Emma Hoad on 6648 4841.

Coffs Harbour Access Advisory Committee - Works collaboratively with Coffs Harbour City Council in the development and implementation of strategies which aim to ensure that the local government area becomes an accessible community to all people.

This committee meets on the first Friday of the Month at Coffs Harbour City Council Chambers.  For more information contact Louise Morris on 6648 4041 or Emma Hoad on 6648 4841.

Disability Discrimination Act

The Federal Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (D.D.A.) provides protection for everyone in Australia against discrimination based on disability. It encourages everyone to be involved in implementing the Act and to share in the overall benefits to the community and Australia as a whole.

Missed Business Brochure

This brochure provides information for businesses on the most effective ways to interact with and deliver services to people with disabilities.  This brochure also provides suggestions on ways physical access to businesses can be improved.

Missed Business Accessibility Guide for small business (1.17MB)

Disability and Aged Information Service Inc (DAISI)

DAISI is a free service which aims to provide information on services and supports available to assist people with disabilities, aged people and their families, carers and advocates. DAISI is based in Lismore and services the Far North Coast region from just north of Woolgoolga to Tweed Heads. A magazine is also produced by this service and can be viewed on the link below. For more information please phone:  Freecall 1800 800 340 (within NSW).

Disability and Aged Information Service Inc

Department of Ageing Disability and Home Care (DADHC)

72 Grafton Street
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
PO Box 550 Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Phone: (02) 6659 1360
Fax: (02) 6659 1333
Department of Ageing Disability and Home Care

Australian Human Rights Commission
Telephone: (02) 9284 9600
Complaints Infoline: 1300 656 419
General enquiries and publications: 1300 369 711
TTY: 1800 620 241
Fax: (02) 9284 9611
SMS for info pack or complaint form: 0488 744 487 (0488 RIGHTS)
Australian Human Rights Commission