Accessible Australia T1 (formerly-The Changing Places Commonwealth Funding Offer – Tranche 3) has been created to improve accessibility by building accredited adult changing facilities, for people with significant physical disability.
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August 2025
What was approved
Approved for Bayside Council
Bayside Council is undertaking a redevelopment of the Botany Aquatic Centre to construct a recreation facility including indoor and outdoor pools, leisure facilities, gymnasium, waterslides, ssplashpad, changerooms, accessible wayfinding and signage, carp
$98,239 was approved by
Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS)Date approved
August 2025Location of the project
Botany 2019Location of the recipient
Rockdale 2216About the grant
Applications approved
9
Applications received
12
Accessible Australia T1 (formerly-Changing Places - Tranche 3 2025)
Program term
14/08/2026More about Accessible Australia T1 (formerly-Changing Places - Tranche 3 2025)
What was approved
Approved for Cumberland City Council
Installation of a changing places facility to complement this soon to be upgraded Guildford Pool Facility to improve inclusivity and accessibility of this facility for the community.
$106,906 was approved by
Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS)Date approved
August 2025Location of the project
Guildford 2161Location of the recipient
Merrylands 2160About the grant
Applications approved
9
Applications received
12
Accessible Australia T1 (formerly-Changing Places - Tranche 3 2025)
Program term
14/08/2026More about Accessible Australia T1 (formerly-Changing Places - Tranche 3 2025)
What was approved
Approved for Broken Hill City Council
The proposal is to reconstruct the ‘Round House’ Toilets in the Broken Hill CBD. The current facility was built in the 1970s and is now near its design life, requiring asset replacement. This changing places facility will form part of this, all in
$92,500 was approved by
Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS)Date approved
August 2025Location of the project
Broken Hill 2880Location of the recipient
Broken Hill 2880About the grant
Applications approved
9
Applications received
12
Accessible Australia T1 (formerly-Changing Places - Tranche 3 2025)
Program term
14/08/2026More about Accessible Australia T1 (formerly-Changing Places - Tranche 3 2025)
What was approved
Approved for Inner West Council
Refurbishment of an existing amenity block to provide a compliant changing place facility to complement an adjoining inclusive playground currently in the design satges.
$54,394 was approved by
Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS)Date approved
August 2025Location of the project
Ashfield 2131Location of the recipient
Leichhardt 2040About the grant
Applications approved
9
Applications received
12
Accessible Australia T1 (formerly-Changing Places - Tranche 3 2025)
Program term
14/08/2026More about Accessible Australia T1 (formerly-Changing Places - Tranche 3 2025)
What was approved
Approved for Lake Macquarie City Council
The project is providing a permanent certified Changing Places facility at Blacksmith Beach to accommodate people with high support needs. It will encourage all people within the Lake Macquarie community to experience this beautiful part of the coastline.
$120,966 was approved by
Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS)Date approved
August 2025Location of the project
Blacksmiths 2281Location of the recipient
Speers Point 2284About the grant
Applications approved
9
Applications received
12
Accessible Australia T1 (formerly-Changing Places - Tranche 3 2025)
Program term
14/08/2026More about Accessible Australia T1 (formerly-Changing Places - Tranche 3 2025)
What was approved
Approved for Mid-Western Regional Council
Mid-Western Regional Council is applying for funding towards the construction of a permanent Changing Places facility in Lawson Park Mudgee. Mid-Western Region residents and visitors (particularly people with disability and their carers/parents) will bene
$111,840 was approved by
Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS)Date approved
August 2025Location of the project
Mudgee 2850Location of the recipient
Mudgee 2850About the grant
Applications approved
9
Applications received
12
Accessible Australia T1 (formerly-Changing Places - Tranche 3 2025)
Program term
14/08/2026More about Accessible Australia T1 (formerly-Changing Places - Tranche 3 2025)
What was approved
Approved for Muswellbrook Shire Council
This facility is adjacent to the New England Highway and will benefit people travelling between the Lower Hunter and Tamworth/Quirindi on the New England Highway and Kamilaroi Highways. Based on 2022 traffic counts we estimate on average between 6,908
$140,000 was approved by
Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS)Date approved
August 2025Location of the project
Muswellbrook 2333Location of the recipient
Muswellbrook 2333About the grant
Applications approved
9
Applications received
12
Accessible Australia T1 (formerly-Changing Places - Tranche 3 2025)
Program term
14/08/2026More about Accessible Australia T1 (formerly-Changing Places - Tranche 3 2025)
What was approved
Approved for Singleton Council
The proposed changing place at Rose Point Park, Singleton, will enhance accessibility for people with high support needs and their carers. Serving park visitors, sports participants, CBD shoppers, and tourists, this facility will enable greater community
$109,827 was approved by
Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS)Date approved
August 2025Location of the project
Singleton 2330Location of the recipient
Singleton 2330About the grant
Applications approved
9
Applications received
12
Accessible Australia T1 (formerly-Changing Places - Tranche 3 2025)
Program term
14/08/2026More about Accessible Australia T1 (formerly-Changing Places - Tranche 3 2025)
What was approved
Approved for Wollongong City Council
Construction of a compliant Changing Place at Helensburgh Pool to reduce participation barriers for those living with disability. The fully accessible facility will include an adult sized adjustable change table, ceiling hoist, peninsula toilet with move
$84,289 was approved by
Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS)Date approved
August 2025Location of the project
Helensburgh 2508Location of the recipient
Wollongong 2500About the grant
Applications approved
9
Applications received
12
Accessible Australia T1 (formerly-Changing Places - Tranche 3 2025)
Program term
14/08/2026More about Accessible Australia T1 (formerly-Changing Places - Tranche 3 2025)