Sponsored I’ve been a regular visitor to the ATSA Independent Living Expos since our early days of navigating parenting a child with a disability. I spent my first visit overwhelmed by the sheer amount of equipment available and displayed at the …
Australia
MARDI GRAS SYDNEY – ACCESSIBLE VIEWING
Sydney's annual Mardi Gras sees our city awash with rainbows, glitter and greetings of "Happy Mardi Gras" from strangers when you walk down the street. As a family we've been keen to attend the Mardi Gras parade for a while, but battling the crowds …
BONDI BEACH – BEACH WHEELCHAIR, MATTING & ACCESSIBILITY
Bondi Beach is arguably one of the busiest and most popular beaches in Australia. In fact, last year it played host to 4 million visitors. When 1 in 20 people have an access need, this means there’s a significant number of those visitors who require …
DODECALIS LUMINARIUM – SYDNEY FESTIVAL – ACCESSIBLE SYDNEY
Last night we had the opportunity to check out Dodecalis Luminarium at Tumbalong Park Darling Harbour which is part of Sydney Festival 2020. This art installation is in fact an inflated labyrinth of winding paths and soaring domes which certainly …
RILEY CRYSTALBROOK COLLECTION RESORT – CAIRNS ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION
When I travelled to Cairns in October, Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort, was the new kid on the block. And what a unique stamp it has made on the hotel scene. Although travelling without the family on this occasion, I was keen to check out …
O’REILLY’S RAINFOREST RETREAT – ACCESSIBLE GOLD COAST
Winding our way through the Gold Coast Hinterland to O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat we had high expectations. Other families had told us the area is stunning and we knew an accessible walk awaited us. Road works made it a slow journey which allowed us …
VIVID 2018 – ACCESS & INCLUSION TUMBALONG LIGHTS
Vivid Sydney's Access and Inclusion Partner Cushman & Wakefield have created an inclusive experience at this year's event to ensure all children and their families can enjoy the magic of Vivid Sydney in its 10th anniversary year. Our family have …
DISNEY ON ICE – ACCESSIBLE FAMILY FUN
Our family are dedicated Disney fans, and I'm not just talking about the kids. Disney nudged it's way into our hearts in a fairly spectacular way. I was entrenched in therapy five days a week with BJ and progress was slow. I needed something outside …
REFLECTIONS HOLIDAY PARKS SEAL ROCKS – ACCESSIBLE HOLIDAY PARK
When we were offered the opportunity to stay in one of the brand new cabins at Reflections Holiday Parks Seal Rocks I have to admit to not knowing much about the area. Seal Rocks is a sleepy coastal town which has kept it's charm and avoided the …
NOVOTEL MELBOURNE SOUTH WHARF – ACCESSIBLE MELBOURNE
I love Melbourne. I've explored the city with the family many times and I've been lucky enough to visit on my own too. I don't know what it is about exploring Melbourne but it brings out a carefree me. So you can imagine I was excited to have the …
