Who is responsible for services in NSW?
The New South Wales Government, New South Wales councils and the Australian Government all work to support people with disability in NSW. This section tells you who does what.
Key New South Wales disability information
NSW Health is responsible for disability policies and issues in the New South Wales Government. They are also responsible for state-based disability services that sit outside of the NDIS. The Disability Council of New South Wales provides advice to the New South Wales Government and helps people with disability to have a say in disability matters. New South Wales local councils also work to support, promote and improve local communities.
Learn about the New South Wales Disability Minister
Visit the disability section of NSW Health
Visit the New South Wales Government website
Learn more about local councils in New South Wales
Learn about the Disability Council of New South Wales
Services the New South Wales Government provides
Public, social and community housing
Services NSW - Aboriginal Services
Home and Community Care programs for under 65s
Early childhood education and care
Public primary and secondary schools
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Correctional centres and prisons
Community visitors programs for disability*
Domestic and family violence services
State and territory human rights/anti-discrimination bodies
NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner
Services New South Wales local councils provide
New South Wales local councils provide the following support and services:
- Urban planning/design of the built environment
- Accessible buildings
- Local development planning
- Local roads, bikeways and footpaths
- Local parks and recreational facilities
- Local sports grounds
- Public toilets
- Playgrounds
- Council run childcare and aged care centres
- Municipal services
- Parking regulation
- Public libraries, community halls
Find out more about Local Government in New South Wales.
The Australian Local Government Association is the national voice of local government, representing and providing a range of services to 537 councils across Australia.