There is so much exciting news at the moment – fun accessible activities, new programs, things to see and do – that it’s easy to miss something amazing. Here’s a round-up of everything that’s caught my attention lately. If you have any hot tips, …
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Accessibility News Round-Up: December 2022
There is so much exciting news at the moment – accessible travel opportunities, inclusive summer fun, new disability-related initiatives – that it’s easy to miss something amazing. Here’s a round-up of everything that’s caught my attention lately. If …
Hyatt Centric Melbourne – accessible Melbourne accommodation
On my recent trip to Melbourne, I had the pleasure of experiencing a hosted stay at the Hyatt Centric Melbourne in the heart of the city's CBD. The hotel opened in December 2021 and there’s nothing like a sparkling new hotel, with great accessible …
ACMI – THE STORY OF THE MOVING IMAGE – ACCESSIBLE MELBOURNE
Whenever I'm in Melbourne I love popping into the ACMI. There is always something interesting happening and the latest exhibition, The Story of the Moving Image, was particularly appealing to this movie and television buff. I love learning about …
NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA (NGV) – GABRIELLE CHANEL – ACCESSIBLE MELBOURNE
You don't need to be a fashion tragic to enjoy the National Gallery of Victoria's exhibition, Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto. It's a fascinating insight into the woman and designer. After visiting the exhibition while I was in Melbourne I came …
ADULT CHANGING & HOISTED BATHROOM FACILITY – MELBOURNE DOMESTIC AIRPORT TERMINAL 3
On my recent trip to Melbourne, the first photos I captured were in the airport and of a bathroom. That's the glamorous life of an accessible travel writer! I was truly happy to see these facilities knowing how much they will assist people in need of …
THE LUME Melbourne – Van Gogh – Accessible Melbourne
Last week I had the pleasure of returning to Melbourne after an absence of several years. It was so lovely to be back. Two nights wasn't long enough to do all I wanted to do but on the recommendation of a friend I dropped in to see THE LUME …
MORNINGTON PENINSULA – ACCESS & INCLUSION VICTORIA
It makes me so excited to see a destination listing an extensive range of accessible and inclusive activities. I was really happy to receive the following release regarding access and inclusion in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria ahead of …
MELBOURNE SEA LIFE AQUARIUM – SEA LIFE NIGHTS – ACCESSIBLE MELBOURNE
It's adults only at Sea Life Nights at Melbourne's Sea Life aquarium and my friend Belinda and I happily lined up to join in the fun. After all, we've seen what happens at night in a museum, we figured we should check out what happens in an aquarium …
WERRIBEE OPEN RANGE ZOO – WHEELCHAIR ACCESS MELBOURNE
Werribee Open Range Zoo holds a special spot in my heart. AJ and I spent a day exploring the zoo when she was just a preschooler on our first ever mother-daughter trip. We spent a few days in Melbourne together and the zoo was a highlight of our …
