Accessibility in the Built Environment Resources
Building Commission of Victoria, provides information and publications about accessibility in the built environment, designing the home and various statutory regulations.
www.buildingcommission.com.au
Building Commission of Victoria, provides information and publications about accessibility in the built environment, designing the home and various statutory regulations.
www.buildingcommission.com.au
Accessible Design for People with a Vision Impairment Fact Sheets
Produced by Vision Australia outlining recommendations for designing an accessible environment that meets the needs of people who are blind or have low vision.
www.visionaustralia.org.au
Produced by Vision Australia outlining recommendations for designing an accessible environment that meets the needs of people who are blind or have low vision.
www.visionaustralia.org.au
Vision Australia
www.visionaustralia.org.au
PO Box 176
Burwood NSW 1805
www.visionaustralia.org.au
PO Box 176
Burwood NSW 1805
- Phone: 1300 84 74 66
- Fax: 02 9747 5993
Access to Premises Page
The Human Rights & Equal Opportunities website, provides information on a range of resources, reports and links related to disability discrimination and access to premises.
www.hreoc.gov.au
The Human Rights & Equal Opportunities website, provides information on a range of resources, reports and links related to disability discrimination and access to premises.
www.hreoc.gov.au
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
www.hreoc.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 5218
Sydney NSW 2001
www.hreoc.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 5218
Sydney NSW 2001
- Phone: (02) 9284 9600
- TTY: 1800 620 241
- Fax: (02) 9284 9611
Access & Universal Design Information Page
Developed by the Disability Services Commission WA, a comprehensive range of resources providing access and universal design information for people with disabilities, families and carers, service providers, developers and designers.
www.disability.wa.gov.au
Developed by the Disability Services Commission WA, a comprehensive range of resources providing access and universal design information for people with disabilities, families and carers, service providers, developers and designers.
www.disability.wa.gov.au
Disability Services Commission WA
http://yourinfo.dsc.wa.gov.au/
PO Box 441
West Perth WA 6872
http://yourinfo.dsc.wa.gov.au/
PO Box 441
West Perth WA 6872
- Phone: 08 9426 9200
- Fax: 08 9226 2306
A Community for All Ages: Building the Future Report
An Australian Government report on findings and recommendations from the National Speakers Series on Ageing in Place.
www.health.gov.au
An Australian Government report on findings and recommendations from the National Speakers Series on Ageing in Place.
www.health.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
Adaptable House: Design for lifestyle and the future
A consumer and technical guide by the Australian Greenhouse Office to encourage the design, construction or renovation of homes to be comfortable, healthy and more environmentally sustainable.
www.greenhouse.gov.au
A consumer and technical guide by the Australian Greenhouse Office to encourage the design, construction or renovation of homes to be comfortable, healthy and more environmentally sustainable.
www.greenhouse.gov.au
Adaptable Housing Design Page
Master Builders Association ACT, provides information and publications on aspects of adaptable housing design and buidling access.
www.mba.org.au
Master Builders Association ACT, provides information and publications on aspects of adaptable housing design and buidling access.
www.mba.org.au
Master Builders Association Australia - Master Builders Association ACT
www.mba.org.au
Level 1
16 Bentham Street
(PO Box 7170)
YARRALUMLA ACT 2600
www.mba.org.au
Level 1
16 Bentham Street
(PO Box 7170)
YARRALUMLA ACT 2600
- Phone: 02 6202 8888
- Fax: 02 6202 8877
AP-145/00 : Catering for People with Disabilities
SAI Global provides a free download and purchase details for AP 145/00 Catering for People with Disabilities.
www.saiglobal.com
SAI Global provides a free download and purchase details for AP 145/00 Catering for People with Disabilities.
www.saiglobal.com
Standards Australia
www.standards.org.au
GPO Box 476
Sydney NSW 2001
www.standards.org.au
GPO Box 476
Sydney NSW 2001
- Phone: 02 9237 6000
- Fax: 02 9237 6010
Australian Building Code Reports
Australian Building Codes Board provides a number of important reports that describe changes to the Building Code of Australia (BCA) to improve access for people with disabilities.
www.abcb.gov.au
Australian Building Codes Board provides a number of important reports that describe changes to the Building Code of Australia (BCA) to improve access for people with disabilities.
www.abcb.gov.au
Australian Building Codes Board
www.abcb.gov.au
Level 3, 33-51 Allara Street
GPO Box 9839
Canberra ACT 2601
www.abcb.gov.au
Level 3, 33-51 Allara Street
GPO Box 9839
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 1300 134 631
Australian Standards 1428: Design for access and mobility
SAI Global provides descriptions and purchase details for AS 1428.1, AS 1428.2 Enhanced and additional requirements: Buildings and facilities, AS 1428.3 Requirements for children and adolescents with physical disabilities, AS 1428.4 Tactile Indicators.
www.saiglobal.com
SAI Global provides descriptions and purchase details for AS 1428.1, AS 1428.2 Enhanced and additional requirements: Buildings and facilities, AS 1428.3 Requirements for children and adolescents with physical disabilities, AS 1428.4 Tactile Indicators.
www.saiglobal.com
Standards Australia
www.standards.org.au
GPO Box 476
Sydney NSW 2001
www.standards.org.au
GPO Box 476
Sydney NSW 2001
- Phone: 02 9237 6000
- Fax: 02 9237 6010
Australian Standards 1680: Interior Lighting
SAI Global provides descriptions and purchase details for AS1680 Safe Movement, AS1680.1 General principles and recommendations, AS1680.2.1 Circulation spaces and other general areas, AS1680.2.2 Office and screen-based tasks, AS1680.2.3 Educational and training facilities.
www.saiglobal.com
SAI Global provides descriptions and purchase details for AS1680 Safe Movement, AS1680.1 General principles and recommendations, AS1680.2.1 Circulation spaces and other general areas, AS1680.2.2 Office and screen-based tasks, AS1680.2.3 Educational and training facilities.
www.saiglobal.com
Standards Australia
www.standards.org.au
GPO Box 476
Sydney NSW 2001
www.standards.org.au
GPO Box 476
Sydney NSW 2001
- Phone: 02 9237 6000
- Fax: 02 9237 6010
Australian Standards 4299: Adaptable Housing
SAI Global provides a description and purchase details for AS 4299: Adaptable Housing.
www.saiglobal.com
SAI Global provides a description and purchase details for AS 4299: Adaptable Housing.
www.saiglobal.com
Standards Australia
www.standards.org.au
GPO Box 476
Sydney NSW 2001
www.standards.org.au
GPO Box 476
Sydney NSW 2001
- Phone: 02 9237 6000
- Fax: 02 9237 6010
Australian Standards AS1735.12: Lifts, escalators and moving walks
SAI Global provides a description, amendments and purchase details for AS 1735.12 Lifts, escalators and moving walks: Facilities for persons with disabilities.
www.saiglobal.com
SAI Global provides a description, amendments and purchase details for AS 1735.12 Lifts, escalators and moving walks: Facilities for persons with disabilities.
www.saiglobal.com
Standards Australia
www.standards.org.au
GPO Box 476
Sydney NSW 2001
www.standards.org.au
GPO Box 476
Sydney NSW 2001
- Phone: 02 9237 6000
- Fax: 02 9237 6010
Australian Standards Publications
Standards Australia has developed a collection of publications for building requirements. SAI Global distributes these publications and provides a description of the Australian Standards Codes, a printed version, or online subscription.
www.saiglobal.com
Standards Australia has developed a collection of publications for building requirements. SAI Global distributes these publications and provides a description of the Australian Standards Codes, a printed version, or online subscription.
www.saiglobal.com
Standards Australia
www.standards.org.au
GPO Box 476
Sydney NSW 2001
www.standards.org.au
GPO Box 476
Sydney NSW 2001
- Phone: 02 9237 6000
- Fax: 02 9237 6010
Building Access Resources
A range of documents compiled by the Association of Consultants in Access Australia including statutory requirements for built environmental accessibility, an archive of outcomes of conciliation conferences, hearings and legal reports and articles on accessibility.
www.access.asn.au
A range of documents compiled by the Association of Consultants in Access Australia including statutory requirements for built environmental accessibility, an archive of outcomes of conciliation conferences, hearings and legal reports and articles on accessibility.
www.access.asn.au
Built Environment Information Page
Resources compiled by the Physical Disability Council of NSW including brochures, organisations focused on accessible housing, home modification information and standards.
http://www.pdcnsw.org.au/education/building.html
Resources compiled by the Physical Disability Council of NSW including brochures, organisations focused on accessible housing, home modification information and standards.
http://www.pdcnsw.org.au/education/building.html
Physical Disability Council of NSW
www.pdcnsw.org.au
St Helens Community Centre
184 Glebe Point Road
Glebe NSW 2037
www.pdcnsw.org.au
St Helens Community Centre
184 Glebe Point Road
Glebe NSW 2037
- Phone: 02 9552 1606
- Fax: 02 9552 4644
Built Environment & Universal Housing Submissions
Disability Council of NSW, provide documents and submissions for State Government on the built environment and universal housing design.
www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au
Disability Council of NSW, provide documents and submissions for State Government on the built environment and universal housing design.
www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au
Disability Council NSW
www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au
L19
323 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au
L19
323 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
- Tel/TTY: (02) 9211-2866
- Fax: (02) 9211-2271
Good Access is Good Business Checklist
A self-assessment checklist developed by the City of Melbourne Council to support city businesses to meet the legal and community expectations of fair access for all members of the community to all goods, services, entertainment and recreational opportunities available within the city.
www.melbourne.vic.gov.au
A self-assessment checklist developed by the City of Melbourne Council to support city businesses to meet the legal and community expectations of fair access for all members of the community to all goods, services, entertainment and recreational opportunities available within the city.
www.melbourne.vic.gov.au
Guide to Planning Bathrooms & Kitchens Booklet
Developed by the Independent Living Centre of NSW, provides advice on planning bathrooms and kitchens for people with specific needs, such as wheelchair users, people with vision impairment, people with chronic back pain, and children's needs.
www.ilcnsw.asn.au
Developed by the Independent Living Centre of NSW, provides advice on planning bathrooms and kitchens for people with specific needs, such as wheelchair users, people with vision impairment, people with chronic back pain, and children's needs.
www.ilcnsw.asn.au
Independent Living Centre NSW
www.ilcnsw.asn.au
No. 1 Fennell Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
www.ilcnsw.asn.au
No. 1 Fennell Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
- Phone: 1300 885 886
- Fax: 02 9890 0966
Home Access Website
A Department of Housing QLD initiative the Home Access Program, provides factsheets, publications, news and contacts to assist people in the private housing market to adapt their home.
www.housing.qld.gov.au
A Department of Housing QLD initiative the Home Access Program, provides factsheets, publications, news and contacts to assist people in the private housing market to adapt their home.
www.housing.qld.gov.au
HomeFront Guide to Preventing Falls for Older People
Produced by the Department of Veteran Affairs, provides comprehensive information to prevent falls and accidents in and around the home. The booklet also provides information about other DVA's community support programs that assist veterans to stay longer in their homes.
www.dva.gov.au
Produced by the Department of Veteran Affairs, provides comprehensive information to prevent falls and accidents in and around the home. The booklet also provides information about other DVA's community support programs that assist veterans to stay longer in their homes.
www.dva.gov.au
Home Modification and Information Clearinghouse Website
Developed by the University of Sydney, contains critically reviewed national and international literature, research papers and a library database on home modifications.
www.homemods.info
Developed by the University of Sydney, contains critically reviewed national and international literature, research papers and a library database on home modifications.
www.homemods.info
Home Modification Online Forum
A component of the Home Modification and Information Clearinghouse, the forum provides an opportunity for subscribers to exchange ideas and information relating to home modifications for older people and people with a disability.
www.homemods.info
A component of the Home Modification and Information Clearinghouse, the forum provides an opportunity for subscribers to exchange ideas and information relating to home modifications for older people and people with a disability.
www.homemods.info
Home Safety and Security Booklet
Produced by the Queensland Government, this booklet is a comprehensive resource for those interested in increasing safety and security in residential dwellings.
www.build.qld.gov.au
Produced by the Queensland Government, this booklet is a comprehensive resource for those interested in increasing safety and security in residential dwellings.
www.build.qld.gov.au
Housing Design Factsheets
Archicentre provides a range of fact sheets and advice on anything to do with housing, design issues, accessible housing and what you can expect from using an architect.
http://www.archicentre.com.au/html/downloads.html
Archicentre provides a range of fact sheets and advice on anything to do with housing, design issues, accessible housing and what you can expect from using an architect.
http://www.archicentre.com.au/html/downloads.html
Archicentre
www.archicentre.com.au
Archicentre National Office
530 Glenferrie Road
Hawthorn VIC 3122
www.archicentre.com.au
Archicentre National Office
530 Glenferrie Road
Hawthorn VIC 3122
- Phone: 1300 13 45 13
Housing Design for All: Universal Housing Design in Queensland Paper
Prepared by the QLD Public Advocate, this paper outlines the major issues associated with access and housing, including recommendations that could be adopted by Governments and industry.
www.justice.qld.gov.au
Prepared by the QLD Public Advocate, this paper outlines the major issues associated with access and housing, including recommendations that could be adopted by Governments and industry.
www.justice.qld.gov.au
Housing for Life Booklet
Published by the Master Builders Association of ACT and funded by the Federal Government, this guide contains design principles for adaptable housing in order to modify the home for those who need assistance to maintain their independence and safety at home.
www.ilc.com.au
Published by the Master Builders Association of ACT and funded by the Federal Government, this guide contains design principles for adaptable housing in order to modify the home for those who need assistance to maintain their independence and safety at home.
www.ilc.com.au
Master Builders Association Australia - Master Builders Association ACT
www.mba.org.au
Level 1
16 Bentham Street
(PO Box 7170)
YARRALUMLA ACT 2600
www.mba.org.au
Level 1
16 Bentham Street
(PO Box 7170)
YARRALUMLA ACT 2600
- Phone: 02 6202 8888
- Fax: 02 6202 8877
Included by Design: A National Strategy for Accessible Housing for All
Paper by the Australian Network for Universal Housing Design, given at the National Housing Conference, Adelaide, November 2003.
www.anuhd.org
Paper by the Australian Network for Universal Housing Design, given at the National Housing Conference, Adelaide, November 2003.
www.anuhd.org
Australian Network for Universal Housing Design (ANUHD)
www.anuhd.org
www.anuhd.org
- Phone: 02 9370 3100
- Fax: 02 9318 1372
Making a Complaint About Access to the Built Environment
Building Commission of Victoria provides information and guidelines on how to lodge a complaint about access to the built environment for any person who considers they have been discriminated against because of a disability.
www.buildingcommission.com.au
Building Commission of Victoria provides information and guidelines on how to lodge a complaint about access to the built environment for any person who considers they have been discriminated against because of a disability.
www.buildingcommission.com.au
Over 100 ways to Improve Access at Home Booklet
Published by the Department of Housing QLD, this booklet provides information on the many minor fixtures, fittings and equipment that can improve people's safety and independence in the home.
www.housing.qld.gov.au
Published by the Department of Housing QLD, this booklet provides information on the many minor fixtures, fittings and equipment that can improve people's safety and independence in the home.
www.housing.qld.gov.au
Selling and Marketing of Accessible Real Estate to All (SMARTA)
An education program developed by SCI Australia. SMARTA aims to provide Real Estate Agents and Property Managers with the knowledge and ability to determine the level of accessibility of a property for rent or purchase.
www.scia.org.au
An education program developed by SCI Australia. SMARTA aims to provide Real Estate Agents and Property Managers with the knowledge and ability to determine the level of accessibility of a property for rent or purchase.
www.scia.org.au
Smart Housing Website
Department of Housing QLD initiative, provides factsheets, publications, news and contacts about good practice in designing, planning and building homes to make them more socially, environmentally and economically sustainable.
www.build.qld.gov.au
Department of Housing QLD initiative, provides factsheets, publications, news and contacts about good practice in designing, planning and building homes to make them more socially, environmentally and economically sustainable.
www.build.qld.gov.au
The Home: Making it Aged-Proof Report
Describes health and safety risks in buildings and the home, and the implications this has on people. Written in 2004 by Brian Ashe and Professor Joan Ozanne-Smith from The Australian Academy of Technological Science and Engineering.
www.anuhd.org
Describes health and safety risks in buildings and the home, and the implications this has on people. Written in 2004 by Brian Ashe and Professor Joan Ozanne-Smith from The Australian Academy of Technological Science and Engineering.
www.anuhd.org
Universal Housing Design Booklet
Published by the Department of Housing QLD, this booklet is based on a collection of key reference materials and collective experience and explains the benefits of Universal Design and how they can be achieved.
www.build.qld.gov.au
Published by the Department of Housing QLD, this booklet is based on a collection of key reference materials and collective experience and explains the benefits of Universal Design and how they can be achieved.
www.build.qld.gov.au
Universal Housing Design Website
The Australian Network for Universal Housing Design, provides a range of publications, research, resources, conference papers, journal articles and focus groups relating to Universal Housing Design.
www.anuhd.org
The Australian Network for Universal Housing Design, provides a range of publications, research, resources, conference papers, journal articles and focus groups relating to Universal Housing Design.
www.anuhd.org
Australian Network for Universal Housing Design (ANUHD)
www.anuhd.org
www.anuhd.org
- Phone: 02 9370 3100
- Fax: 02 9318 1372
Universal Housing Report
Written by Amelia Starr, 2003 - 04 Churchill Fellow, provides an investigation into the planning, design and implementation of 'Universal Housing' and its influence on developing sustainable communities.
www.anuhd.org
Written by Amelia Starr, 2003 - 04 Churchill Fellow, provides an investigation into the planning, design and implementation of 'Universal Housing' and its influence on developing sustainable communities.
www.anuhd.org
Australian Network for Universal Housing Design (ANUHD)
www.anuhd.org
www.anuhd.org
- Phone: 02 9370 3100
- Fax: 02 9318 1372
Welcome: A Guide to Designing Accessible Homes
Prepared by the Building Commission in collaboration with leading government agencies and building industry organisations, provides a comprehensive Australian guide to designing accessible homes.
www.buildingcommission.com.au
Prepared by the Building Commission in collaboration with leading government agencies and building industry organisations, provides a comprehensive Australian guide to designing accessible homes.
www.buildingcommission.com.au
Your Home Safety and Security Handbook
A resource developed by Council of the Ageing ACT, to identify potential problems and help older people reduce safety and security risks in and around their home.
www.cota-act.org.au
A resource developed by Council of the Ageing ACT, to identify potential problems and help older people reduce safety and security risks in and around their home.
www.cota-act.org.au
Council of the Ageing
www.cota.org.au
COTA National Office
GPO Box 1583
Adelaide SA 5001
www.cota.org.au
COTA National Office
GPO Box 1583
Adelaide SA 5001
- Telephone: 08 8232 0422
- Fax: 08 8232 0433