Accessibility Capricornia

10/07/2026

Reminder!
Next Tuesday morning...

02/07/2026

A short video of last week's 'Accessibility Awareness Tour'!

Inclusion is more than access—it is about understanding, belonging, and ensuring everyone can fully participate in community life.

02/07/2026

A shout out to the team at Regional Health and Mobility South Rockhampton, these guys fully supported last week's Accessibility Awareness Tour by providing us with use of a variety of mobility equipment, including self propelled wheelchairs, electric wheelchair and electric mobility scooters AND they even delivered the equipment for us!

Use of this equipment really allowed participants to feel some of the challenges that people with disability come across. Such experiences allow us to develop a deeper sense of disability awareness that allows us to shift our mindsets and start seeing good access and inclusion as essential, not an option!

THANK YOU REGIONAL HEALTH & MOBILITY :)

26/06/2026

What a wonderful day of connection, learning and advocacy!

Despite the windy and wet conditions, we were thrilled to see such a fantastic turnout for this year's Accessibility Awareness Tour along the Yeppoon Foreshore. Participants embraced the opportunity to experience the precinct from different perspectives, share insights, and have meaningful conversations about what makes our communities more inclusive and accessible for everyone.

Participants got to experience the use of wheelchairs, glasses to mimic a variety of vision impairments and earmuffs to mimic hearing impairments. We walked down stairs with the inability to see clearly, we had conversations with the inability hear clearly and we navigated important tasks like opening toilet doors whilst in a wheelchair.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed their ideas, experiences and enthusiasm. Your commitment to inclusion helps drive positive change and ensures that the voices of people with disability remain at the centre of future planning and improvements.

We would also like to acknowledge Council for supporting the event and the participation from staff and elected members. Also extending a huge thank you! to Regional Health & Mobility for generously providing the mobility equipment used throughout the day.

And of course, thank you to our Accessibility Capricornia crew, particularly our Chair 'Macca', for not only involvement in today, but the ongoing involvement through the group to generate positive action and outcomes.

Accessibility is about more than compliance—it is about creating places where everyone can participate, belong and thrive. Together, we are helping build a more inclusive Capricorn Coast for residents and visitors alike.

Thank you for being part of the journey. We look forward to sharing more photos and a summary of the feedback in the coming weeks.

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These outcomes are worth celebrating 🎉

Livingstone Shire Council Regional Health and Mobility South Rockhampton

22/06/2026

This FRIDAY!

Want to better understand how important inclusive and accessible places and spaces are? Want to broaden your knowledge of disability?
Attend our tour, and experience first hand what it's like navigating our community with a barrier.
Let's learn, chat and discuss ideas to build on inclusive design and how we can enhance public experiences for those living with disability, carers and families.

Register here https://events.humanitix.com/2026-accessibility-awareness-tour

22/06/2026

The CENSUS is coming up! Ensure your voice is heard!

If you need some extra support in completing this year's CENSUS, please reach out for support. It is absolutely important that everyone's voice is heard and counted.

Get help to complete your form including accessible format information guides and forms.

10/06/2026

Meeting dates for June - December 2026!

10/06/2026

Want to better understand how important inclusive and accessible places and spaces are? Want to broaden your knowledge of disability?
Attend our tour, and experience first hand what it's like navigating our community with a barrier.
Let's learn, chat and discuss ideas to build on inclusive design and how we can enhance public experiences for those living with disability, carers and families.

Register here https://events.humanitix.com/2026-accessibility-awareness-tour

09/06/2026

Two all ability Discos coming up!!

05/06/2026

Many locals will remember when IGA was known as Woody’s Supermarket—a small, family-style grocery shop.

Over the years, as Yeppoon has grown from a quiet coastal town into the vibrant CBD we know today, this business has grown alongside it.
What was once a humble convenience store has evolved into a well-loved, go-to spot for locals and visitors to grab their everyday essentials. It has long been part of the daily rhythm of the town

Livingstone Shire Council and members of Accessibility Capricornia have long been discussing the need for disability parking bays at the entrance of this store, and it's now a reality!

These bays are much more than just paint on the road. To be compliant with Australian Standards, accessibility parking must meet strict requirements—including appropriate dimensions, signage, surface conditions, gradients, and safe access to pathways and entry points.

With these additions, there are now four disability parking bays along this section of James Street—meaning the area is now above compliance, improving accessibility and ease of access for everyone in our community.
It’s a small change that reflects a bigger commitment: making sure our town centre continues to grow in a way that is inclusive, accessible, and welcoming for all.