Access and Inclusion

Hornsby Shire Council is dedicated to equal access and inclusion for everybody. This includes participating in Council’s programs and events, accessing services and participating in community life.

If you would like to raise an issue that is impacting on your access or inclusion within the community, please contact Council’s Community Development Project Officer, Mark Powell on 9847 6996.

To find out more about the response from all levels of government see the National Disability Strategy 2010 - 2020.

Inclusion is about everyone understanding that people with disabilities have the right to be socially and economically a part of the community and independent in their own lives. It’s about removing barriers and increasing access. It’s about all of us.

For more information or assistance call Community Services on 9847 6611 or email HSC@hornsby.nsw.gov.au

If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, contact us through the National Relay Service. For more information, visit: www.relayservice.gov.au

Accessible playgrounds

Hornsby Shire is a fabulous place for kids to play. With playgrounds located in rural, bushland and urban settings our playgrounds provide a range of experiences for all ages and abilities.

View a listing of accessible playgrounds

Accessible public toilets

The National Continence Management Strategy has produced an Australia-wide map of public toilets. Click here to see a list of public toilets in Hornsby Shire, with accessible toilets noted.

Useful links

• Privacy Act 1988
• NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014 - Easy Read version
• NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014