Changing Places Facility Project

Project update

November 2024

Following community feedback, a Changing Places facility will be integrated into the redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park. The timeframe for construction is yet to be advised.

Read some of the survey findings here.

Project

Bundaberg Regional Council is inviting community feedback on a Changing Places facility which would provide enhanced amenities for people with complex disabilities and their carers.

As part of this process, Council is interested in better understanding the surrounding amenities, transport requirements and wayfinding signage that need to be considered. This will help Council to identify where in the region a facility would provide the largest community benefit.

What is a Changing Places facility?

Changing Places facilities are larger than standard accessible toilets with extra features and more space to meet the needs of people with complex disabilities and their carers.

What is in a Changing Places toilet?

• a height-adjustable adult-sized change table
• a constant-charging ceiling track hoist system
• a centrally located peninsular toilet
• more circulation space than standard accessible toilets
• a privacy screen
• a securable automatic door with a clear opening of 950 mm at a minimum

Below is an example of a Changing Places facility that can be found at https://changingplaces.org.au/why-changing-places. This demonstrates the equipment that would be included in a Changing Places facility, however the room itself may not necessarily have the same finish.

Community consultation

Community survey

This survey is to be filled out by, or on behalf of, a person with a disability so Council can hear from those who will benefit from this facility.

This survey will close on Sunday 14 July 2024.

Other ways to have your say

If you would like to:

• Have a private conversation with Council to provide more detail
• Ask questions about the project or survey
• Request a paper copy of the survey

You can contact the Parks team by phone (1300 883 699) or via email (parksadministration@bundaberg.qld.gov.au).

You can also send information to Council at PO Box 3130, Bundaberg, Queensland 4670, please allow time for the information to reach Council before the closing date of Sunday 14 July 2024.

Survey results

Once the survey has closed the results will be collated and shared with the community on this project page.

The Parks team will provide a report to Council including the results from the survey and other community feedback for Council consideration.

Media

Bundaberg Now article, 'Feedback invited on Changing Places facility'

Further information

For more information on Changing Places or to locate a Changing Places toilet in Australia visit the Changing Places website https://changingplaces.org.au/