Services & Assistance
We do this though advocacy, assessment, social planning and community development and offering professional support to service providers.
Our community worker provides information and assistance on aged and disability matters.
The Disability Action Plan 2005 - 2010
The Disability Action Plan 2005 - 2010 is a framework to improve community access and participation for people with a disability.
The Disability Action Plan 2005 - 2010 (225kb) (Currently under review)
The initiatives in the current plan will improve access to information, Council services and facilities, build work opportunities and reduce access barriers across the local government area (LGA).
Newcastle disAbility employment advisory group (NDEAG)
NDEAG is a committee of local business, education, vocational, community members and local/state/federal government departments either involved directly with the employment of people with a disability, who have an interest in this area, or who are people with a disability themselves. NDEAG brochure (257Kb)
For more information visit the 
NDEAG website
For more information
For further information contact Council’s Community Worker – Aged and Disability Services on 02 4974 2855.
Contact us
City Administration Centre
282 King Street
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tel: 02 4974 2000