What is the Disability Gateway?

The Disability Gateway is an Australian government initiative to assist all people with disability, their families and carers to locate and access services across Australia. It:

  • improves access to relevant information and services
  • spans multiple sectors including health, housing, employment, transport and everyday living
  • exists as a central point of entry for referrals to disability information, services and programs.
Disability Gateway

Get to know the website

Get to know the Disability Gateway website. This quick video shows you how to use the website to find the information and services you need. The Disability Gateway is a free, nation-wide service for people living with disability, their families and carers. To access the Disability Gateway website.

Finding information on the Disability Gateway

The Disability Gateway is your first step in finding information and services for people with disability, their families and carers.

Melissa is the CEO of Care Co-op, and organisation that supports people with disability.

Melissa is the CEO of Care Co-op, and organisation that supports people with disability. Recently, more families have contacted Melissa asking about support for people with complex needs and she wants to expand their range of services.
 
Melissa calls the Disability Gateway phone line to get information about organisations she could partner with. If you are part of a similar organisation and would like to partner with other services, call the Disability Gateway on 1800 643 787 to connect you to information and services that might be suitable.

Meet Sarah. Sarah has invited her sister Kate, who she cares for, to live with her.

The Disability Gateway provides services and information for carers of those living with disability.
 
Meet Sarah. Sarah has invited her sister Kate, who she cares for, to live with her.
 
Using the Disability Gateway, Sarah connected with local organisations that provided help on making essential changes to her home for her sister. To access more information on housing services, go to
Disability Gateway