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Posted inAwards

Dubai gets Autism Certification

by Kymberly MartinMay 7, 2025

Dubai recognised for accessibility and inclusion.

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Posted inDisability Inclusion

Government commits to Accessible Australia

by daniellekFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 2025

Many outdoor spaces are inaccessible for people with disability and high support needs. But the Federal government hopes to change that with a new initiative called Accessible Australia. This week […]

A person in a beach wheelchair, being pushed by another person, down blue beach matting across the shore.
Posted inEducation

New course in beach accessibility

by daniellekFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 2025

A new micro-credential in beach accessibility aims to create safe and inclusive beach experiences for people with disability. CQUniversity’s U-BEACH Introduction to Beach Accessibility micro-credential is the first of its kind, and provides […]

Three people stand in front of a sign of the letters GCA in yellow, blue and green. They are dressed professionally. The middle person is a man in a wheelchair. On his right is a tall man and on his left is a lady.
Posted inTravel

Inclusive travel framework for Gold Coast Airport

by daniellekNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024

Gold Coast Airport (GCA) and Aspect Autism Friendly are creating a more accessible airport experience for people with disability. Recently, GCA conducted an environmental assessment of its airport, focused on […]

Posted inProduct

The Go Go® Carbon Revolutionizes Portability

by Freedom 2 LiveNovember 6, 2024June 3, 2025

Mobility technology has taken a leap forward with the introduction of the Go Go® Carbon, a cutting-edge four-wheel scooter designed to redefine travel mobility. Lightweight, easy to operate, and effortlessly […]

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Posted inPublic Transport

Inclusive ‘train’-ing

by daniellekNovember 5, 2024November 5, 2024

If you would like to know more about how to travel on Victoria’s public transport system, both Metro Trains and V/Line offer sessions designed to help commuters feel more comfortable […]

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Posted inTravel

Aviation reforms need “genuine co-design”

by daniellekAugust 27, 2024August 28, 2024

The Federal government has released its Aviation White Paper, setting out a series of reforms for the aviation industry. The industry has faced numerous complaints from people with disability about […]

Posted inNews

SA gets more inclusive for travellers

by Kymberly MartinMay 15, 2024May 15, 2024

New accessibility travel feature added to Pavely smartphone app.

Posted inNews

Podcast delivers more accessible travel options  

by Kymberly MartinAugust 30, 2023August 30, 2023

Queensland has unveiled an accessible tourism podcast, designed to educate the tourism industry about the specific needs of people living with disability. Called Accessed That, the podcast explores what it’s […]

Posted inDisability Royal Commisssion

Disability Royal Commission raises disability travel concerns with airlines    

by Kymberly MartinFebruary 8, 2023February 8, 2023

Disability Royal Commission chair Ronald Sackville has written to the CEOs of Australia’s airlines and domestic airports outlining concerns people with disability have reported to the Commission based on their […]

Posted inNews

Flying for people with disability can be fraught  

by Kymberly MartinDecember 13, 2022December 14, 2022

Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for air travel. But for people with disability the journey does not always go smoothly. Paralympian Karni Liddell and journalist […]

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