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Supporting Services

People with disability and carers have access to a wide range of services to support independence and facilitate economic participation.

There is also a wide range of local not-for-profit community organisations that offer social, recreation and support in our local community, which can be found in the City's online Community Directory

To begin the journey, please visit the links below.

Accessible ACROD Parking in the City

Throughout the City of Bayswater there is accessible parking available. Use the map on the below link to view the multiple ACROD locations.

ACROD Parking Map

ACROD Parking Program

The ACROD Parking Permit program enables eligible applicants in receipt of a permit to utilise accessible parking bays with local government areas and private properties such as shopping centres. To learn how to apply, please visit the link below or call 9242 5544.

ACROD Parking Program

Carer Gateway

Carer Gateway provides a range of information that can help carers in their role, from practical advice and resources, to help to find support services for all carers including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Visit the link below for more information.

Carer Gateway

Job Access

JobAccess is the national hub for workplace and employment information for people with disability, employers and service providers. Created by the Australian Government, it brings together the information and resources that can ‘drive disability employment’. 

Visit the Job Access website or call the advice line on 1800 464 800.

Jobs in WA Disability Services

A hub for job seekers and employers across the State to provide employment opportunities in the disability sector.

Jobs in WA Disability Services

National Disability Insurance Scheme partnering with Mission Australia

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) allows Australians with a permanent and significant disability the freedom to choose the life they want to live. The scheme helps people with disability to access the supports that are right for them and assists in building their skills to actively participate in their community.

Mission Australia's NDIS Local Area Coordination Service helps people with disability to understand and access the NDIS, and create, implement and review their NDIS support plan. At the same time, Mission Australia also work with local people and groups to build communities that are more welcoming and inclusive so that everyone, regardless of their NDIS eligibility, can benefit.

During this period associated with the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Mission Australia Community Engagement Team are available to provide information and to help link you to mainstream and community supports.

There are also some groups being set up for people to call in and connect with online activities:

  • Creating stories
  • Discussions on books
  • Discussions on TV shows
  • Bingo
  • Quizzes
  • Assistance with NDIS - virtual hub
  • Group crosswords and more

For people living in the City of Bayswater, please phone 1800 370 776 or click here to visit the NDIS Mission Australia website: Mission Australia

The Housing Hub (Disability Housing Needs)

The Housing Hub is a new way for people with disability to find suitable housing. Advertising vacancies from a range of housing providers, The Housing Hub also hosts a library of useful information about housing options and planning your move.

The Housing Hub

RECHARGE Scheme

RECHARGE Scheme is an initiative designed to support people who use an electric mobility scooter or wheelchair plan their trips and avoid being stranded by a flat battery.

The City of Bayswater has RECHARGE Point™ locations at the City of Bayswater Civic Centre, Bayswater Waves, Bayswater Library and The RISE.

Disability Gateway

Australians living with disability can now access a new online portal: the National Disability Gateway.

It provides trusted information and services on employment, health, housing, transport and more.

Visit Disability Gateway for more information.

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