The Australian government has announced a significant $17.1 million investment<\/strong> to improve beach accessibility for people with disabilities<\/strong>. This initiative, which is part of the wider Accessible Australia program, is set to enhance the beach experience for more individuals, irrespective of mobility challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currently, less than two percent<\/strong> of Australia\u2019s 12,000 beaches<\/strong> are accessible to people with disabilities. This investment aims to significantly increase that number, improving access to some of the country’s most popular coastal destinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Local councils and surf lifesaving clubs will work in partnership to implement these projects, ensuring that individuals with mobility challenges can fully participate in beach activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The funding<\/a> will be allocated to projects that include the installation of all-terrain wheelchairs, the extension of beach pathways, and the addition of beach matting to improve mobility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some of Australia\u2019s most visited beaches will benefit from these accessibility upgrades. These include Palm Cove, Broadbeach, and Surfers Paradise in Queensland, Sorrento Beach in Western Australia, Bondi Beach<\/strong> in New South Wales, and Henley Beach in South Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These locations attract millions of local and international visitors each year, and the improvements aim to ensure that individuals with disabilities can enjoy the same beach experiences as everyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This $17.1 million initiative is part of a larger government effort to promote inclusion for people with disabilities<\/a> across Australia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through the Accessible Australia programme<\/strong>, the government<\/a> is also funding projects to improve access to national parks, play spaces, and other public areas across the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n