News: Access

Queensland Government opens Accessible Tourism Infrastructure grants

Small to medium sized tourism and events businesses are invited to apply for grants of between $25,000 to $500,000 with the Queensland Government having opened its $8 million Accessible…

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Mar 22, 2023 Access / Finance / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Marvel Stadium to enhance accessibility after accusations of ‘ableism and discrimination’

Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium has committed to add a second sensory room and retrain its staff on accessibility protocols after being publicly accused of "ableism and…

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Mar 1, 2023 Access / Entertainment / Venues /

 
 

Austrade highlights iFLY’s success as an accessible attraction

During 2022, the Accessible Tourism Mentoring Pilot Project managed by Austrade, helped tourism operators explore practical ways to improve inclusiveness. The pilot project received joint…

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Feb 23, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Access / Attractions / Tourism /

 
 

City of Wagga Wagga improves safety and access on river walking tracks

City of Wagga Wagga is undertaking vegetation management works to improve public access and trail safety and will be removing several poplar trees along the Murrumbidgee River in the city…

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Feb 23, 2023 Access / Environment / Parks / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Tropical North Queensland continues to promote tourism accessibility

With Queensland marking 2023 as the Year of Accessible Tourism, people of all abilities will be able to research their Tropical North Queensland holiday more comfortably with the addition…

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Feb 21, 2023 Access / Attractions / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Dubbo Regional Council plans for restoring flood impacted Pioneer Park

Severe flooding events in 2022 caused significant damage to the highly utilised sporting venue Pioneer Park in Wellington with the walking trail and internal access road destroyed and…

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Feb 20, 2023 Access / Environment / Parks / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Service providers urged to train-up for Australia’s accessible needs tourism market

With many Australian hotels falling short in offering truly accessible and comfortable accommodation for people with disabilities or accessible needs travellers, Spinal Cord Injuries…

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Feb 17, 2023 Access / Design / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

City of Port Phillip trials new motorised recreational wheelchair at St Kilda Beach

City of Port Phillip is undertaking an eight-week motorised beach wheelchair trial at St Kilda Beach with the wheelchair available for hire from the St Kilda Life Saving Club. The chair…

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Feb 10, 2023 Access / Aquatics / Recreation /

 
 

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