Lift and Change facilities
The NSW Government understands some people with severe physical disability and their carers cannot use regular accessible toilets, and require adult-sized change tables and hoists.
Lift & Change facilities are larger than a standard accessible facility, have extra features and more space to meet the needs of people with disability and their carers.
Lift & Change Facilities Trial
The Lift & Change Facilities Trial is run by the NSW Government in partnership with Local Government NSW. The trial aims to promote the benefits of Lift & Change facilities and encourage positive, inclusive behaviour in local communities.
Local Government NSW is working with councils to identify sites where Lift & Change facilities can be installed with a co-contribution from the NSW Government.
The NSW Government provided a co-contribution of up to $35,000 to provide Lift & Change facilities in local communities.
The trial aims to demonstrate how Lift & Change facilities in varying locations work best, including at swimming centres, near beaches and in tourist information centres.
Shoalhaven, Campbelltown, Clarence Valley, Blue Mountains, Northern Beaches, Kiama, Orange, Cootamundra-Gundagai, Newcastle and Mid Coast councils have received co-contributions to develop Lift & Change facilities.
Facilities completed
| Location | Address |
|---|---|
| Collaroy Surf Club | Pittwater Road, Collaroy |
| Echo Point, Visitor Centre | Echo Point Road, Katoomba |
| Macquarie Fields Leisure Centre | 52 Fields Road, Macquarie Fields |
| Mollymook Beach Reserve | Corner of Mitchell Parade & Ocean Street, Mollymook |
| Orange Aquatic Centre | Corner of Hill Street & Warrendine Street, Orange |
| South Grafton Lifestyle Centre | 77-79 Cambridge Street, South Grafton |
| Black Beach | Blowhole Point Road, Kiama |
National Public Toilet Map
FACS has partnered with the National Public Toilet Map to bolster the information on accessible facilities for NSW. Please note that the National Public Toilet Map has more detailed information about accessible facilities.