Community Section

Elderslie blends riverside paths, inclusive play spaces, libraries, sports hubs and learning venues—ideal for calm, meaningful participation and short, structured BSP outings:

• Curry Reserve Water Play Space (Camden Valley Way, Elderslie) — inclusive splash-pad with 36 interactive features, adult-change facilities and wet-play wheelchairs; perfect for graded regulation and short social play. It sits beside the Visitor Centre at historic John Oxley Cottage. Camden Council+1NSW Government

• Nepean River Trail (4.2 km) — new riverside trail linking town and parklands; choose short, predictable walk/wheel segments with clear wayfinding and public art. Camden Council

• Kirkham Park Sports Grounds (Elderslie) — multi-field complex with BMX facility and a skate area—handy for turn-taking, sequencing and gross-motor goals. camden.bookable.net.auCamden Council

• Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park (Elderslie/Kirkham) — 200-acre venue hosting clubs and accessible spectator areas; useful for planned, time-boxed community visits. Camden Council

• Camden Town Farm & Fresh Produce Markets (Saturdays) — gentle market routine for planning, communication and money-skills practice on the farm grounds near the river. Camden Town Farmcamdenproducemarket.com.au

• Libraries close to Elderslie — book quiet rooms and programs at Camden Library (John St), Narellan Library (Queen & Elyard Sts) or Oran Park Library (Central Ave) for time-boxed literacy goals. Camden Library

• Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan (nearby) — wide, accessible paths and themed gardens suit low-sensory nature walks and visual schedules. Botanic Gardens AustraliaCamden Council

• Travel training — local school and regular bus services connect Elderslie with Camden/Narellan and nearby schools; pair bus practice with trips to the Leppington rail interchange using TfNSW stop/access info. transportnsw.info+2transportnsw.info+2

Local schools we often liaise with — Elderslie Public School (K–6), Mawarra Public School (K–6, Autism support classes), Elderslie High School (7–12); nearby Camden High School (7–12) and St Paul’s Catholic Primary School, Camden (K–6). Elderslie Public SchoolMawarra Public SchoolElderslie High SchoolCamden High SchoolSt Paul's Catholic Primary

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• Curry Reserve Water Play, Elderslie — Inclusive splash-pad with shaded seating beside John Oxley Cottage, Elderslie. Camden Council

• John Oxley Cottage / Camden Visitor Information Centre — Late-19th-century cottage that now houses the official visitor hub on Camden Valley Way, Elderslie. Macarthur

• Nepean River Trail, Camden–Elderslie — Level riverside path with wayfinding and public art for short, structured walks. Camden Council

• Kirkham Park BMX & Skate area, Elderslie — BMX track and adjacent skate facility used for graded motor-skills practice. Camden Council

• Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park — Open arenas and spectator areas for planned, low-sensory community visits. Camden Council

• Camden Town Farm Produce Markets — Saturday market stalls on the farm grounds supporting simple shopping routines. Camden Town Farm

• Camden Library (near Elderslie) — Quiet study zones and meeting rooms used for BSP sessions. Camden Library

• Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan — Accessible garden paths and picnic spots for calm nature time. Botanic Gardens Australia