Community Section

Dulwich Hill blends school partnerships, libraries and community rooms, inclusive parks and shared paths, plus light rail and train links—ideal for calm, meaningful participation and short, structured BSP outings:

• Emanuel Tsardoulias Community Library (362–372 New Canterbury Rd) — pocket neighbourhood library with programs, study nooks and Wi-Fi—great for time-boxed homework and literacy goals. innerwest.nsw.gov.au

• Seaview Street Hall (next to the library) — council venue for small, low-sensory groups, parent coaching and SSG/IEP meetings; recently refurbished with upgraded kitchen and amenities. innerwest.nsw.gov.au+1

• Johnson Park (Dulwich Hill) — large local park with shaded playground, courts and BBQs; check status while improvement works/GreenWay connections are completed. innerwest.nsw.gov.au+1

• J.F. Laxton Reserve (Union St) — playground and open lawns; current upgrade project adds nature play, lighting and raingardens—useful for short, predictable outdoor routines. innerwest.nsw.gov.au+1

• Jack Shanahan Reserve (Hercules St) — skate park, bike track and multi-court area for graded motor skills, turn-taking and sequencing practice; council is planning staged improvements (lighting, resurfacing). innerwest.nsw.gov.auyoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au+1

• Arlington Recreation Reserve (Williams Pde) — synthetic-surface soccer ground with amenities and seating—good for short, structured sport routines. innerwest.nsw.gov.au

• The GreenWay (Waratah Mills ↔ Iron Cove / Cooks River links) — off-road walking/cycling corridor beside the L1 Light Rail with new tunnels and a boardwalk to Johnson Park—ideal for visual schedules and travel training. innerwest.nsw.gov.au+1

• Light rail & train for travel training — Dulwich Hill Light Rail (L1 terminus) and nearby stops connect to the Inner West; Dulwich Hill Station (T3) is being converted for Sydney Metro Southwest—plan around current works and access changes. transportnsw.infoWikipediaSydney MetroNews.com.au

• Aquatic option nearby: Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre (Petersham Park) — accessible 25 m outdoor pool with ramp entry for graded water-confidence and regulation goals. innerwest.nsw.gov.au+1

Local schools we often liaise with — Dulwich Hill Public School (K–6), Dulwich High School of Visual Arts & Design (7–12); Catholic/independent nearby St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School (K–6) and St Maroun’s College (K–12, Wardell Rd). dulwichhil-p.schools.nsw.gov.audulwich-h.schools.nsw.gov.au+1stpcdulwichhill.syd.catholic.edu.au+1stmarouns.nsw.edu.au

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• Emanuel Tsardoulias Community Library, Dulwich Hill — Neighbourhood library interiors with quiet study areas for BSP literacy goals. innerwest.nsw.gov.au

• Seaview Street Hall (adjacent to the library) — Accessible community hall used for small, low-sensory groups and parent meetings. innerwest.nsw.gov.au

• Johnson Park, Dulwich Hill — Shaded playground and courts; note signage regarding current improvements/GreenWay works. innerwest.nsw.gov.au

• J.F. Laxton Reserve — Playground and open lawns on Union Street, with planned upgrade works. innerwest.nsw.gov.au

• Jack Shanahan Reserve skate park and courts — Multi-use skate and sport area for goal-based gross-motor practice. innerwest.nsw.gov.au

• Arlington Recreation Reserve — Synthetic soccer field and small grandstand for short, structured sports visits. innerwest.nsw.gov.au

• The GreenWay boardwalk/tunnel connection — New off-road link between Davis St and Johnson Park supporting predictable walk/wheel segments. innerwest.nsw.gov.au

• Dulwich Hill Light Rail (L1) terminus — Platform and accessways used for supervised travel training. transportnsw.info