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Delivered Live Online via Zoom This course provides participants with an understanding of the wide range of disability access and universal design considerations that must be addressed in planning, design, development, maintenance and upgrade of buildings. The course incorporates an overview of universal access and design principles, relevant legislation and Australian Standards, universal access issues …

Delivered Live Online via Zoom Creating outdoor environments and playgrounds that welcome and support people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds is essential for fostering inclusive, healthy, and connected communities. This 3 hour live course provides participants with practical knowledge and strategies to develop outdoor spaces and playgrounds that meet the needs of diverse users, …

Replacing single gender toilets with all gender toilets is not an effective solution for everyone. What are the considerations when providing all gender toilets. What are the key issues that impact on toilet use for men, women, including people with disabilities as well as the gender diverse community. How do we ensure that toilet provision …

Delivered Live Online via Zoom New access provisions for housing have been introduced into the National Construction Code (NCC). This means there are significant changes to requirements for housing, which will improve livability to homes across Australia. These changes are detailed in the ABCB Livable Housing Design Standard that is referenced by the NCC. It …

Delivered Line Online via Zoom This course is for professionals who wish to undertake Livable Housing Design Guidelines Assessments, to confirm that designs or as - built structures, comply with the Livable Housing Design Guidelines (LHDG). Please be aware that the Livable Housing Design Guidelines Assessor course does not cover the new livable housing requirements …

Delivered Live Online via Zoom Become equipped to undertake assessments of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) dwellings against the NDIS SDA Design Standard. This course has been developed for professionals who wish to become Accredited SDA Assessors, as well as those seeking a comprehensive understanding of the SDA Design Standard and its practical application. The course …

The lack of accessible adult change facilities creates major issues for people who need specialised equipment to go to the toilet when they are away from home. Carers often resort to using the floor of an accessible toilet, as the space for changing and toileting those they support, which is both inequitable and abhorrent. This …

Delivered Live Online via Zoom The Conduct a Streetscape Access Audit course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to assess the accessibility of urban streetscapes, activity centres and public realm environments. The course focuses on identifying barriers to access and inclusion, evaluating compliance with relevant legislation, standards and guidelines, and developing practical …

Delivered Live Online via Zoom. The Understanding Access and Universal Design in Streetscapes and Activity Centres one-day course provides participants with a practical understanding of access and Universal Design principles as they apply to streetscapes, activity centres and the public realm. The course explores how streets, pedestrian environments and public spaces can be planned, designed, …

The Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport Amendment 2026 represents the most significant update to Australia's transport accessibility requirements in many years. The amendments introduce substantial changes affecting the planning, design, construction and operation of accessible public transport infrastructure and services. Importantly, the Amendment does not replace the existing Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport …