Good Access is Good Business

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DID YOU KNOW 1 in 5 Victorians live with disability?
That's 20% of your potential customers and employees.

There are simple steps you can take to make your business more inclusive and accessible.

Our Good Access is Good Business resources on this page offer practical guidance to help you get started.

Improving accessibility benefits everyone including

  • people with disability
  • parents with prams
  • people who speak English as an additional language
  • older residents
  • and more.

It also helps you meet your obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and Council’s Local Law requirements.

Watch the video below for tips from our All Abilities Advisory Committee members, then check out the resources below.

Resources and training

Checklist: Evaluate your Business

Checklist: Evaluate your Business - PDF version(PDF, 242KB)

Checklist: Evaluate your Business - Word version(DOCX, 460KB)

Training resources and more information

Contact your local disability support provider to discuss in-person disability awareness training.

The Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU) offers a variety of online training modules in disability awareness.

The Australian Disability Network provides a range of courses including Disability Confidence Training to be able to confidently welcome employees, customers and other stakeholders with disability.

Latrobe Community Health offers a free Building inclusive communities service to business that includes accessibility support, advice, information and resources and tips for how your business can promote the accessibility features provided.

More Information

Business Victoria: 'Accessible Tourism: It's Your Business' resource kit

Disability discrimination Act 1992

 Association of Consultants in Access Australia (ACAA)

Australian Human Rights Commission or phone 1300 369 711

Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission or phone 1300 891 848

or contact the Business team via business@surfcoast.vic.gov.au or 03 5261 0600.

Employee Assistance Fund

Employing people with disability does not cost any more than employing people without disability.

In addition, the Australian Government provides funding through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) to support your business in making any required changes. There are a number of local employment agencies that can also help you find and support employees with disability. Visit JobAccess for more information.

Accessible Cafés and Restaurants Map

Our Accessible Cafés and Restaurants Map is an interactive map showing accessible cafes and restaurants and details about their accessibility features.

By adding your details, you help customers with access requirements make informed dining choices and support a more inclusive Surf Coast.

Please note:
Council hosts this listing for community benefit and does not verify accessibility information. All details are provided by participating businesses. If you become aware of any issues or need support updating your listing, please contact us via our online request form or by calling 5261 0600.

Add your business to the Accessible Businesses Map

 

Remember - Little changes can sometimes make a big difference.

 

 

 

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