Disability Services and Contacts

Disability Access and Inclusion Officer

The City employs a full-time Disability Access and Inclusion Officer who works closely with all departments to ensure the events, services, information and facilities provided by the City are as accessible and inclusive as possible, and is available to answer any disability-related queries or concerns.

The Disability Access and Inclusion Officer also facilitates the Disability Reference Group, a group that meets regularly to keep up to date with City projects and exchange information on access and inclusion issues.

Contact the Disability Access and Inclusion Officer for more information on 08 9411 3444 or email [email protected].

Disability support for Cockburn residents

Cockburn Care

Cockburn Care provides direct disability support to seniors and people with disability living in Cockburn. These services may be funded for eligible people by WA NDIS, Home and Community Care or Home Care Packages, or they can be self-funded.

For more information about Cockburn Care, contact 08 9411 3780 or email [email protected].

Cockburn Support Service

Cockburn Support Service provides support in a confidential and caring environment to Cockburn residents. The Support Service staff can assist with short term counselling, information and referrals, advocacy as well as providing group activities and workshops to support the Cockburn community.

For information about the Cockburn Support Service, call 08 9411 3859 (Success) or 08 9411 3851 (Coolbellup) or email [email protected].

Connect with us

There are a number of ways you can connect with the Community Development Team in Cockburn:

• Sign up to the monthly Community enews
• Like the Cockburn Community Groups Facebook Page.

Useful links

• Cockburn Community Groups - A place where community groups can share their latest events, meetings and activities
• Cockburn Community Directory - The directory provides up-to-date information for community organisations who provide services in the Cockburn area
• Our Community - Provides advice, connections, training and easy-to-use tech tools for people and organisations working to build stronger communities
• Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety - Provides information for associations and clubs.

More information and contact

Please contact the City for more information or to request alternative formats on 08 9411 3444 or email [email protected].

If you have a hearing or speech impairment you can use the National Relay Service to contact the City free of charge on 13 36 77. Alternatively, you can visit the National Relay Service website for more information on this service.

The City offers an interpreter service which can be accessed on 13 14 50