02.06.2018
Changing Places across the state Victoria, Australia
"Changing Places is a project to advocate for public toilets with full sized change tables and hoists in major public spaces across Australia to meet the needs of people with severe and profound disabilities." - Changing Places website
AUD 2.6 million in grants has been announced by the Victorian Government to fund a network of 26 new Changing Places toilets across Victoria, Australia.
An accredited Changing Places includes:
- An adult sized change table
- Ceiling Hoist
- Peninsula toilet
- Shower (optional)
Changing Places are larger than standard accessible toilets with adult-sized change tables and tracking hoists in major public spaces to meet the needs of people with high support needs.
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