The Victorian Government has committed $5.4 million to ensure popular tourist destinations, community facilities and public spaces are more accessible for people living with disability.
Disability, Ageing and Carers Minister Colin Brooks on Wednesday announced 30 new fully-accessible Changing Places facilities throughout the state.
“We’re ensuring that Victoria’s most popular tourist destinations can be accessed and enjoyed by all people, no matter what your ability — that’s why we’re proud to support Changing Places,” Mr Brooks said.
“Small renovations to community facilities can make a very real difference.
“The Universal design grants will help improve access so that more people can get the best out of their day-to-day lives, without worrying about accessibility.”
Funding of up to $180,000 is available to local governments and popular tourism destinations to build accessible restrooms with adult change tables and hoists.
Victorian Disability Advisory Council chair George Taleporos said it was vital that people with disability were able to fully participate in all aspects of the community.
“Making our state more accessible and inclusive with these grants is an important part of reaching that goal,” Dr Taleporos said.
