People with a disability
Our Social Planning team provides information and advice to Council on supporting an equitable and inclusive community for everyone — including people who experience disability, their carers and family members. This includes:
- improving footpath access and connectivity, such as kerb ramps
- providing accessible parking in the right locations
- access to buildings, amenities and services
- inclusion in decision-making processes.
Beach access
Council offers a disability access ramp at Little Beach, Nelson Bay which provides access to the water via a water wheelchair. The beach boasts lovely golden sand and disability play equipment, making this a perfect spot for families to enjoy the Bay.
MLAK key for public disabled toilets
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To obtain a MLAK Key for access to public disability toilets and facilities, please contact us.
Hearing service support
If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, contact us through the National Relay Service.
- TTY users phone 133 677 then ask for 02 9265 9333
- Speak and Listen users phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 02 9265 9333
- Internet relay users connect to the NRS then ask for 02 9265 9333
- Video relay users choose the available NRS video relay on Skype and ask for 02 9265 9333
- SMS relay users phone 0423 677 767 and ask for 02 9265 9333.
Disability services in Port Stephens
For a list of local disability services, please view the Port Stephens Community Directory.
Disability parking
A number of Disability Parking spaces are available in the Port Stephens town centres for your convenience.