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.