All abilities, all voices, all welcome this September at The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith. The Joan will host its a fun and inclusive musical theatre workshop – […]
Tag: Accessibility
Posted inAwards
Entries open for Australian Access Awards
Entries are now open for the Australian Access Awards. The awards recognise and honour outstanding achievements in digital accessibility, and acknowledge best practices in creating inclusive digital spaces, including websites, […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
Queensland’s first public We-Go-Swing opens
The City of Moreton Bay is now home to Queensland’s first public We-Go-Swing. The We-Go-Swing is an inclusive, wheelchair accessible swing for people to enjoy side-by-side with other users, for […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
Government commits to Accessible Australia
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 […]
Posted inEducation
New course in beach accessibility
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 […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
Government pilot to recycle assistive technology
The federal government is trialing a scheme to recycle disability support equipment, potentially saving it hundreds of millions of dollars each year and increasing access to this equipment for people […]
Posted inPublic Transport
Inclusive ‘train’-ing
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 […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
Funding for new Changing Places
The Federal government is providing $3.7 million to build another 31 Changing Places accessible bathroom facilities. The Commonwealth is partnering with the states and territories to fund 40 to 50 […]