Communities for all

Accessible places and spaces

State Disability Plan whole-of-government action—access for people with disability is improved by considering the needs of people with disability when buildings and venues used by the Queensland Government are refurbished or leases renewed, and where possible in choosing venues for Queensland Government run events and meetings.

Overall measure

Practical guidance and documentation provided to all staff and stakeholders on choosing accessible venues for agency‑organised events or meetings. (State Disability Plan measure)

Responsible area

Cabinet Services, Corporate and Government Services, Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel, Policy Division, Strategy and Engagement, PSC
Year 1 (2017–2018)
Activities/success measure 		Year 2 (2018–2019)
Activities/success measure		 Year 3 (2019–2020)
Activities/success measure

Ensure DPC and PSC buildings and events are accessible wherever possible.

Ensure DPC and PSC buildings and events are accessible wherever possible.

Ensure DPC and PSC buildings and events are accessible wherever possible.

Select venues for agency organised events on the basis of accessibility and suitable facilities for people with disability and their carers.

Select venues for agency organised events on the basis of accessibility and suitable facilities for people with disability and their carers.

Select venues for agency organised events on the basis of accessibility and suitable facilities for people with disability and their carers.
Respond to any identified needs for event participants and guests. Respond to any identified needs for event participants and guests. Respond to any identified needs for event participants and guests.
Provide specialised support services (e.g. AUSLAN signers, companion card and similar support programs) as required. Provide specialised support services (e.g. AUSLAN signers, companion card and similar support programs) as required. Provide specialised support services (e.g. AUSLAN signers, companion card and similar support programs) as required.
Respond to identified physical asset modifications on a case‑by‑case basis. Respond to identified physical asset modifications on a case‑by‑case basis. Respond to identified physical asset modifications on a case‑by‑case basis.

Last updated: 3 November, 2024

Last reviewed: 26 July, 2018