The Australian Building Codes Board is a joint initiative of all levels of government in Australia. It is responsible for developing and managing a uniform, national approach to building codes and building standards.

Australian professional association of access consultants

Access and Egress - Emergency Evacuation Procedures for People with a Disability or Medical Condition by the Western Australian PSEDN group. Limited hard copies, but available on-line in word and PDF.

The National Public Toilet Map identifies the location of more than 13000 public toilet facilities in Australian towns and cities, including rural areas,and along major travel routes.

The Mobility Parking Scheme.

Accessibility, getting it right the first time provides users with simple tutorials for developing accessible resources in the web based coding HTML and also in a range of commonly used software applications including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint along with Macromedia Flash. Compiled by a team at the Institute of TAFE Tasmania, the Guide has been funded through LearnScope, a nationally funded professional development initiative which focuses on providing greater flexibility through e-learning and e-business.

The (Creating Accessible Teaching and Supports) CATS project was initially funded by the Australian Universities Teaching Committee (AUTC) to improve the quality of teaching and support for students with vision impairment. The Carrick Institute has now funded Stage 2 of the project, which will broaden the focus of the resource to encompass the needs of students with other disabilities and implement an interactive audit tool to assist with monitoring compliance.

Make yourself familiar with your rights under the current Disability Discrimination Act You can contact Access For All Alliance Inc If you have difficulty in accessing any facility, whether it be a shop, entertainment area, public or private building. We have in our audit team an Accredited Member of the Association of Consultants in Access Australia Inc, and are happy to advise you on access issues FREE OF CHARGE

This section is designed to make Sydney’s central business district more accessible to everyone. It includes maps and information on where to find accessible parking, toilets, telephones and ATMs. It also provides information on public transport options and some of the steeper gradients of the city’s geography to assist you in getting around.