In Australia, summer fun most often means outdoors activities. With the right Plan Management, you can enjoy an accessible summer. The team at Trusted Care are experts when it comes to making the most of our supports and finding activities which meet your needs and achieve your goals.
With so many accessible activities now available (and more available each year), it’s time to pop on some sun cream, grab a hat, and enjoy all that Australia has to offer.
Sun, surf, and sand
Accessible beaches offer easier access by providing ramps, wheelchair beach mats and accessible change rooms or showers. If you would like to head to the beach this summer, check out the Accessible Beaches Directory to find an accessible beach near you. (Hamish here is the link https://accessiblebeaches.com/directory)
Be a culture vulture
Museums, art galleries, theatres and other arts venues can be a great way to escape the summer heat and in Australia there are many to choose from. We are fortunate that the majority have been designed as inclusive spaces, accessible to anyone.
If you’re in the mood for some art, here are a range of accessible museums and art galleries by state. And this list is growing daily!
Queensland
Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum
Townsville Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
New South Wales
Victoria
The National Gallery of Victoria
Tasmania
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
Town of Sheffield (outdoor gallery of murals)
South Australia
Art Gallery of South Australia
Western Australia
Art Gallery of Western Australia
Bunbury Regional Art Galleries
Northern Territory
Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory
Australian Capital Territory
Get wild with the wildlife
Zoos and parks can be a great place to go for people of all ages and accessibility, especially as most have been designed wide pathways perfect for wheelchair access.
Many zoos across Australia offer wheelchair and motorised scooter hire (although most people are likely to have their own), free entry for carers, access for Assistance Dogs (some zoos require a 72-hour notice period for Assistance Dogs as certain precautions may need to be taken and some areas may be restricted for safety depending on the individual zoo policy), and accessible facilities.
Some zoos and parks will also provide play programs designed for children with physical, sensory, cognitive, and intellectual disabilities.
The great outdoors
Australia is home to some of the world’s best national parks, and better yet… most of them are accessible. Many of the Australia’s national parks have wheelchair accessible trails and some even offer TrailRiders for free hire. TrailRiders are designed to give people with mobility restrictions access to trails and pathways that are not accessible for wheelchairs, including walks with stairs.
Get to know some of Australia’s top accessible parks by selecting your state below.
Your summer adventure is limitless and accessible through your NDIS plan. Speak with a Trusted Care team member today about how you can make the most of summer, phone 1800 670 990 or email services@trustedcare.org.au
