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Access at a Glance aims to support and influence positive change for local businesses and service providers by supporting them to;
- Promote their accessible features
- Increase their customer base and community recognition
- Engage in conversations about how to increase access and inclusion
Bathurst Regional Council recently engaged Social Futures to conduct Access at a Glance consultation sessions on Council owned facilities.
Following the consultation sessions, Council was provided with the accessibility stickers which are displayed to identify the facility’s accessible features.

Bathurst Library

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Bathurst Visitor Information Centre

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Bathurst Rail Museum

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Bathurst Regional Art Gallery

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Kelso Community Hub

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Around 1 in 5 Australians have a disability and more than half of people aged 55 years and over have difficulties with mobility, sight and hearing. Applying simple strategies to improve customer service for people with disability can help ensure everyone can access information, services and supports.

Download the Improving Customer Service For People With Disability here...

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International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD) is held on the 3rd of December each year and aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions.

International Day of People with Disability provides an opportunity for us to make positive changes to the lives of the 4.4 million Australians living with disability.

International Day of People with Disability events for 2022 will be held as below:

Bathurst Regional Council and Social Futures are hosting a day of inclusive games and fun, as follows:

Wednesday 30 November 2022
10am - 2pm
Kelso Community Hub

Enquiries:  Caitlin on 0437 465 855

Bathurst Regional Council and Glenray are hosting a fully-accessible event at Bathurst Panthers, featuring Guest Speaker, Ben Houlison, World Champion Para Athlete, Ben Houlison, as follows:

Friday 2 December 2022

10am

Bathurst Panthers

RSVP required:   0417 863 101 before 30 November 2022

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