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City of Gold Coast rolls out inclusive initiatives at its beaches

The City of Gold Coast is investing in accessible beach infrastructure including beach wheelchairs and matting along with custom-built wheelchair accessible showers and changing rooms…

Dec 3, 2021 Access / Aquatics / Recreation / Wellness /

Camden residents offered free pool entry to mark International Day of People with Disability

Camden Council is celebrating International Day of People with Disability (3rd December) by offering free pool entry to local individuals with disability and their carers. For two weeks…

Nov 26, 2021 Access / Aquatics / Recreation / Wellness /

New hoist enhances swimming access at Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre

Pool user accessibility has been elevated at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre with the installation of a new pool hoist to enable users easy access to the 25 metre lap pool. Funded…

Nov 4, 2021 Access / Aquatics / Recreation /

Paralympics Australia names Netball Queensland’s Catherine Clark as new Chief Executive

Catherine Clark, the current Chief Executive of Netball Queensland, has been announced as the new Chief Executive of Paralympics Australia - joining the body at what is described as a…

Oct 26, 2021 Access / Events / Recreation / Sport /

New entrance control solution saves labour while generating revenue

A new entrance solution from security experts Centaman Entrance Control is promising to make premises more secure and profitable. The ‘Pay2Go’ solution will manage access to…

Oct 19, 2021 Access / Aquatics / Fitness / Recreation / Ticketing /

Re-certification opens doors for Collective Leisure

Australia’s first social enterprise leisure management company, Collective Leisure, has been re-certified as a legitimate social enterprise through Social Traders’…

Oct 8, 2021 Access / Recreation / Sport /

Media slams Perth’s Adventure World over ride weight restrictions

Perth amusement park Adventure World has been slammed by major media outlets in sensationalist coverage over its managing of guest weight safety requirements when accessing rides. Media…

Sep 27, 2021 ByNigel Benton Access / Attractions / Safety / Tourism / Waterparks /

New Zealand Walking Access Commission recognises women championing outdoor public access

The Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa is calling for nominations of people and groups who champion public access to the outdoors with the commission this year wanting to see…

Sep 17, 2021 Access / Environment / Recreation /