Guides

Ideas worth going for.

Practical know-how for days out that work for you.

Headphones, a map and a visual schedule ready for a calm day out

Plan it · 5 min read

The art of the calmer day out

Quiet hours, smart timing and a good exit plan. How to build a day that feels easy from the first step.

A spacious Changing Places bathroom with a hoist and adult change table

Know it · 4 min read

Changing Places, explained

Why a full-size changing room with a hoist can decide whether a whole day out is possible.

A beach wheelchair travelling along access matting towards the ocean

Get outside · 5 min read

Beach days on wheels

Beach wheelchairs, matting and boardwalks are changing who gets to feel the sand. Here's how to plan a beach day.

Two friends arriving together at a museum, one using a wheelchair

Save on it · 4 min read

Bring your person: Companion Cards and carer entry

If you need support to get out, your companion shouldn't have to pay twice. How carer entry works.

Friends enjoying a step-free coastal lookout in Australia

Travel · 6 min read

Accessible travel in Australia: where to start

From beach wheelchairs to quiet rooms, accessible travel in Australia is easier to plan than ever — if you know where to look for reliable information.

A traveller resting with headphones in a quiet airport room

Travel · 5 min read

Quiet rooms and sensory spaces at airports: a traveller's guide

Airports are loud, bright and unpredictable. A growing number now offer quiet rooms and sensory spaces — here's how to find and use them.

A relaxed cinema session with gentle lighting and room to move

Know it · 5 min read

Sensory-friendly sessions, explained: cinemas, museums and more

Relaxed performances, quiet hours and sensory-friendly sessions are popping up everywhere. What they actually mean, and how to find one near you.

Beach matting and a beach wheelchair beside an Australian shoreline

Get outside · 6 min read

Wheelchair-accessible beaches in Australia: matting, chairs and boardwalks

Which Australian beaches have beach wheelchairs, access matting and accessible facilities — and how to plan a beach day that actually works.

A stylish hotel room with clear floor space and a roll-in shower

Travel · 6 min read

How to find an accessible hotel room that actually works

“Accessible room” can mean almost anything. The specific questions to ask before you book an accessible hotel, motel or holiday stay.

A wheelchair user boarding a low-floor tram from a level platform

Getting around · 6 min read

Accessible public transport in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane

Step-free stations, low-floor trams, accessible ferries: a practical guide to getting around Australia's biggest cities with mobility or sensory needs.

A child choosing headphones while planning a day out with a parent

Plan it · 5 min read

Planning a sensory-friendly family day out

A practical guide to days out for autistic kids and sensory-sensitive families: timing, quiet spaces, social stories and the all-important exit plan.

Children playing together in a colourful inclusive playground

Kids & families · 5 min read

What makes a playground truly inclusive?

Inclusive and all-abilities playgrounds are more than a ramp. The features that make play possible for every kid — and how to find them.

Visitors exploring tactile art in a spacious contemporary gallery

Arts & culture · 5 min read

Accessible museums and galleries: what to look for before you visit

From sensory maps to Auslan tours and audio description, Australia's museums and galleries are opening up. How to find the ones that work for you.

An open suitcase with headphones and practical holiday essentials

Travel · 6 min read

The accessible holiday checklist: plan a trip with confidence

A step-by-step checklist for planning an accessible holiday — from choosing the destination to confirming the details that make or break a trip.