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Our access consultants are some of the most respected in the industry. Every month we cover a different topic related to accessibility, Universal Design or one of our many projects.

19 June 2023

State Environment Planning Policy (‘SEPP Seniors’) Updates

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Nov 23 2015

Design Competition Focuses on Accessibility & Inclusiveness

Compliance today has such a large impact on design development of the built environment, of which accessibility is but one issue to resolve.  It was heartening to see in 2014 the National Affordable Housing Consortium place ‘accessibility issues’ to the forefront with a design competition open nationally to selected universities titled ‘Whole of Life: Whole of Use’.

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Oct 14 2015

Don’t miss the bus: Key considerations in providing accessible bus stops

In May 2015, Brisbane City Council decommissioned the last of its non-accessible public buses from service.[1]  This remarkable milestone of providing ramped and low-floor access across an entire bus fleet was reached an impressive seven-and-a-half years earlier than as required under the federal Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (‘DSAPT’).

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Aug 14 2015

Describing Disability

Whilst most people do not wish to be described by disability, in our line of work it is sometimes necessary and within the world of access consultancy, many clients struggle when describing or writing about people with various disabilities.

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Aug 08 2015

Meeting the Intent of the Code

As well as the requirement of achieving the dimensional figures within AS1428.1:2009, it is optimal that the intent of what the code is asking for is also accomplished. One example of this is the location of where the paper towel dispenser or hand dryer is required to be installed within an accessible toilet.

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Mar 06 2015

Accessible Design Benefits Everyone

Accessibility is a universal consideration – It benefits people from all walks of life in all different contexts.

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Mar 06 2015

Access within Sporting Venues

Accessibility within sporting stadiums and venues has fast become a factor in the design and redevelopment of major stadiums. One such stadium affected by this, is Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

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Pyrmont NSW, 2009
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South Melbourne, VIC 3205
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99 Kingfisher Road
Victoria Point
Brisbane QLD, 4165
0476 299 321
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24 Mumford Place
Balcatta, Perth, WA, 6021
0414 576 891