Accessible Building Design Archives - Empowering Independence

A wheelchair at the bottom of a flight of stairs inside a house

Centre for Universal Design joins Melbourne Disability Institute

by daniellekAugust 13, 2025August 13, 2025

The renowned Centre for Universal Design Australia (CUDA) is joining the Melbourne Disability Institute (MDI) in what the institute says is a significant step forward in the fight for accessible […]

A young man in a wheelchair in a red shirt, and a lady in a blue toned shirt and pants, stand in front of a window with a view out over a city and park.

Accessible Building Design

YoungCare showcases new units

by daniellekJanuary 28, 2025January 29, 2025

Disability housing provider and advocacy organisation YoungCare has welcomed Queensland MP Amanda Camm for an exclusive tour of its inclusive living facilities. Camm, the Minister for Families, Seniors, Disability Services […]

A Changing Places facility, which is an accessible public toilet, with toilet, hoist, bench and bin.

Disability Inclusion

City of Canada Bay opens first Changing Places facility

by daniellekJanuary 21, 2025January 21, 2025

The City of Canada Bay marked International Day of People with Disability in December with the opening of its first Changing Places facility at Majors Bay Reserve, Concord. Designed for people with high support […]

A swimming pool in a wide angle shot, inside a brick building.

Health & Wellbeing

Minda opens new pool

by daniellekDecember 17, 2024January 15, 2025

After its first major renovation in 43 years, the Minda Allied Health and Aquatic Centre is officially open, providing a more comprehensive and individualised experience for more than 680 allied health clients […]