We have collated local information to help families. This page will be updated regularly.
If you have something you would like us to share with the community, please email us at [email protected].
Quiet Hour
Both Coles and Woolworths offer Quiet Hour, a low-sensory shopping experience for those who find going to the supermarket a challenging experience.
Changes include: lowering lights, removing roll cages, turning down music/ radio, and no PA announcements (except for emergencies).
To find a participating supermarket near you, head to:
Coles - for a list of suburbs
Woolworths - Bondi Junction, Matraville, Hillsdale, Eastgardens, Eastlakes, Double Bay, Mascot, Town Hall, Crows Nest, Northbridge, Neutral Bay, Neutral Bay Village, Lane Cove
Free Parking at Westfield Shopping Centres
Mobility Permit holders receive additional free parking validation upon presentation of a valid permit at the Westfield Concierge Desk
Bondi Junction: 1 additional hour free parking (total 3 hours)
Chatswood: free parking
Eastgardens: free parking
Hornsby: free parking
Companion Cards
NSW Companion Cards can be used at over 1,000 businesses across the state.
You can search for affiliated businesses here: click here
Social Story for Taronga Zoo Visit
Together with Autism Spectrum Australia, Taronga Zoo has created a social story for your family's zoo visit: click here
They also offer early access on selected dates throughout the year, with 2022 dates yet to be announced.
