Accessibility services

Council is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for people with a disability, take a look at some of the services on offer below.

Find out more about NDIS support services.

Beach wheel chairs

beach-wheelchair-bookings.jpg A FreeWheeler is a wheelchair with soft balloon tyres that rolls easily over sand and even into low waves.

Council has 4 beach wheel chairs available for use at the following locations:

  • Fingal Head Beach
  • Cabarita Beach
  • Tweed Heads
  • Pottsville

The Tweed Heads chair may be transported for use at any Tweed Coast beach.

The Fingal Head and Cabarita chairs must be used in a specific area (they must not be removed from that area or transported elsewhere).

Book a beach wheel chair

To pre-book a FreeWheeler call Community Services on 07 5569 3110 or email communityservices@tweed.nsw.gov.au.

Chairs are free to hire. They can be borrowed by a support person for use by persons aged 5 and over with a disability.

The hirer is responsible for all transportation arrangements and payment of the refundable deposit for the chair. At the time of hire, the user / family member / care giver must read and agree to the terms of use, sign a lease agreement and provide identification. The terms of use are guidelines to ensure the person using the chair is kept safe at all times.

Book a beach wheelchair and enjoy a great day at the beach with family and friends.

Subsidised aquatic centre membership

Subsidised aquatic centre memberships are available (subject to conditions).

For information see Tweed Regional Aquatic Centres (TRAC) membership

Podiatry services

Tweed Community Services Podiatry provides assistance and advice through a local Podiatrist. This is for foot and lower limb problems specifically for people deemed 'at risk' of deteriorating quality of life due to a precarious foot health status.

Tweed Community Services Podiatry funding provides services to eligible clients who cannot access private podiatry services and are at risk or receiving no treatment.

Read the podiatry brochure(PDF, 486KB) for information. Call 07 5569 3110 to make a referral or learn more about our service.

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