The 14 Best Wheelchair Accessible Restaurants in Melbourne Who doesn’t love a night out in the city enjoying delicious food with loved ones?! At Wheelaway we believe in accessibility! We believe that everyone should have the same equal opportunity to access venues, restaurants and all public places. Whilst, accessibility isn’t perfect in Melbourne, and for …
Are you looking for Wheelchair Accessible Public Transport in Melbourne? Perhaps you are in a wheelchair and looking for an adventure in the city, perhaps you want to take your grandma for an exploration of the Melbourne City, or perhaps you have a friend in a wheelchair visiting you from interstate or overseas? No matter …
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Accessible Activities At Wheelaway, we are passionate about accessibility and we believe that mobility should never limit one’s ability to explore, connect, and create unforgettable memories. For 10+ years we have partnered with large group transport companies, government organisations and have worked with event managers at large companies to create fully accessible activities, events and …
Why is Wheelchair Accessibility important? Wheelchair Accessibility is a basic human right and an essential component of inclusivity and diversity. People in a wheelchair should have equal access to Melbourne because everyone deserves the opportunity to participate fully in society, regardless of their physical abilities. Working in the disability sector for over 10 years in …
Ensuring Accessibility for All: A Guide to Making Your Business More Inclusive Having worked with people with a disability for over 10 years, and having both family members and friends with a disability, we have experienced the affects of a lack of accessibility on everyday lives. People not being able to leave their homes because …
If you are not a person who has a disability, you may be wondering what exactly is disabled accessible in Melbourne? That’s a good question! Well, there is lots that is disabled accessible in Melbourne, including; the Melbourne Zoo, NGV International, ArtVo, the Australian Sports Museum, ACMI, Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Aquarium, Immigration Museum, and the …
Wheelchair Accessibility is a Human Right Did you know that the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) makes it against the law for public places to be inaccessible to people with a disability? This means that places like; Public footpaths and walkways, Educational institutions, Shops and department stores, Cafes, restaurants, pubs, Parks, public swimming pools, public toilets, and pedestrian malls, Hairdressers and beauty salons …
As a wheelchair user, disabled travel can present some unique challenges, but it shouldn’t stop you from exploring the world. Australia and overseas destinations offer a wealth of opportunities for disabled travellers, from accessible transportation options to hotels with adapted rooms. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the key considerations for disabled travel …
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As a wheelchair user, disabled travel in Melbourne can be a unique and exciting experience, but it can also present challenges. With the right planning and information, wheelchair travel in Melbourne can be an enjoyable and accessible experience. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best wheelchair-friendly venues and areas in Melbourne. Getting Around …
For people without a disability, it may be hard to fully grasp the importance of disabled access in the community or, how the lack of accessibility in various areas can gravely impact the lives of people with disability. This can include such common things as; getting on and off public transport, maintaining a job, visiting …