Community Section

Haberfield blends school partnerships, inclusive parks and paths, a refurbished library/community hub, aquatic centres and light-rail access—ideal for calm, meaningful participation and short, structured BSP outings:

• Haberfield Centre & Library (78 Dalhousie St) — refurbished branch with quiet areas and bookable community rooms; perfect for time-boxed literacy goals, homework routines and small, low-sensory groups. innerwest.nsw.gov.au

• Robson Park (Dobroyd Pde foreshore) — shaded picnic areas and level paths near the Bay Run—great for predictable walk/wheel segments and visual schedules. innerwest.nsw.gov.au

• Algie Park (Ramsay & Empire Sts) — playing field, amenities and children’s playground for turn-taking, waiting and gross-motor goals before/after school. innerwest.nsw.gov.au

• The GreenWay & Hawthorne Canal Reserve — continuous active-travel corridor linking Parramatta River (Iron Cove) to the Cooks River, with shared paths, wayfinding and bushcare sites; start from the Haberfield side of Hawthorne Canal. innerwest.nsw.gov.au

• The Bay Run (Iron Cove) — iconic 7 km foreshore circuit touching Haberfield/Rodd Point; use short, repeatable sections for step-by-step travel training and regulation. canadabay.nsw.gov.au

• Aquatic options nearby — Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre (LPAC) and Ashfield Aquatic Centre offer lap/leisure pools and Learn-to-Swim for graded water-confidence goals. innerwest.nsw.gov.au

• Travel training: Hawthorne Light Rail stop (L1 Dulwich Hill Line) — accessible stop beside Hawthorne Canal with official stop guide maps—ideal for supervised practice with platforms, wayfinding and connections. transportnsw.info+1

Local schools we often liaise with — Haberfield Public School (K–6), Dobroyd Point Public School (K–6), St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School (K–6, Haberfield); nearby secondaries Ashfield Boys High School (7–12) and Burwood Girls High School (7–12); independent/Catholic options Rosebank College (co-ed, Five Dock) and Domremy College (girls, Five Dock). Haberfield Public SchoolDobroyd Point Public SchoolSt Joan of Arc SchoolAshfield Boys High SchoolBurwood Girls High SchoolRosebank CollegeDomremy College

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• Haberfield Centre & Library — Refurbished branch with community rooms on Dalhousie Street, suitable for quiet BSP sessions. innerwest.nsw.gov.au

• Robson Park, Haberfield — Shaded foreshore lawns and paths near the Bay Run for calm, structured outings. innerwest.nsw.gov.au

• Algie Park playground and field — Community sports oval and play area for turn-taking and gross-motor goals. innerwest.nsw.gov.au

• GreenWay at Hawthorne Canal Reserve — Shared path and signage linking Iron Cove to the Cooks River via the canal corridor. innerwest.nsw.gov.au

• The Bay Run (Iron Cove) — Flat, well-signed section of the 7 km loop touching Haberfield/Rodd Point. canadabay.nsw.gov.au

• Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre (nearby) — Indoor/outdoor pools and programs for graded water-confidence. innerwest.nsw.gov.au

• Ashfield Aquatic Centre (nearby) — Pool complex and Learn-to-Swim suitable for structured regulation sessions. innerwest.nsw.gov.au

• Hawthorne Light Rail stop (L1) — Platform and accessways beside Hawthorne Canal used for supervised travel training. transportnsw.info