about Canberra

Canberra provides a high quality of life for individuals with disabilities, featuring accessible public spaces, inclusive recreational facilities, and a supportive community. The city’s commitment to universal design ensures that amenities such as parks, shopping centers, and cultural institutions are navigable and welcoming to all residents.

The National Capital’s well-planned infrastructure includes smooth pathways, audible traffic signals, and accessible public transportation options, enhancing mobility for those with disabilities. Additionally, Canberra hosts various community programs and events that promote inclusivity, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement among all citizens.

Getting Around and Public Transport

Canberra’s public transport system comprises accessible buses equipped with ramps and priority seating, facilitating ease of travel for individuals with disabilities. The city’s layout and infrastructure are designed to support seamless navigation, ensuring that residents can move around conveniently.

Being the nation's capital, Canberra also boasts an international and domestic airport with frequent flights available interstate, and abroad.

Entertainment

Canberra offers diverse entertainment options, including the National Gallery of Australia and the Canberra Theatre Centre, both equipped with accessible facilities to ensure inclusive experiences for all visitors. The nightlife and dining options are also highlights, rivalling that of major cities such as Sydney and Melbourne.

Healthcare

Registered NDIS providers in Canberra include Connect2Care, offering mobile allied health services, and Verity Care Services, providing personalized home care support. The NDIS collaborates with local partners like EACH for early childhood services and Feros Care for local area coordination, ensuring comprehensive support for individuals with disabilities in the ACT.

Canberra offers comprehensive healthcare services, including specialized facilities for individuals with disabilities. The Canberra Hospital in Garran provides acute inpatient and outpatient services, mental health care, and houses the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children, offering specialized care for families. In Bruce, the North Canberra Hospital delivers acute and sub-acute care, emergency services, and various specialist outpatient clinics. For rehabilitation needs, the University of Canberra Hospital in Belconnen is a purpose-built facility focusing on rehabilitation and mental health care, featuring dedicated therapy spaces and a supportive environment.

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Nest lists disability-friendly properties and vacancies from providers of disability housing, including SDA providers, disability providers, community and social housing providers, real estates and private landlords. Choose a provider below to see their property listings.

Enliven Housing

Enliven Housing is Australia’s most trusted Specialist Disability Accommodation provider that proudly delivers high-quality housing that is sustainable, safe and supported by person-centred tenancy management services for Australians with disability nationwide. We firmly believe that only our tenants can make their house feel like a home, which is why 'SDA Your Way' is more than a tagline for us, it's a promise that our tenants will always be at the centre of the decision-making process, so they can live the life they want to live.

Adelphi Living

Adelphi Living is a Supported Independent Living (SIL) Registered Provider for NDIS participants staying in Specialist Disability Accommodations (SDA). Our leadership team has over 30 years experience in disability care and residential aged care industries. We provide an environment which allows our Participants to fulfil their goals within a home-like environment based on a Person-Centred Approach to needs.

Northcott

Northcott is a not-for-profit disability service provider that works with customers to realise their potential. As one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability service organisations, we provide services from metropolitan and regional locations throughout NSW and the ACT. We have almost 90 years of experience and expertise in the disability service industry.

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