The state government has grants open for Melton community groups to build more ammenities for people with disability until April 14.
The government is encouraging councils, tourism attractions and destinations, and local not for profit organisations to apply for grants to build Changing Places facilities in Melton.
The latest round of grants, valued at up to $180,000 each is aimed at supporting Victoria’s network of Changing Places facilities to continue to grow.
Each Changing Place has a height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench, a tracking hoist system and enough space for two people in order to make community spaces, including popular tourist destinations and events more accessible for people with disability.
The Andrews Labor Government’s 2022-2023 State Budget allocated $5.4 million to construct 30 Changing Places facilities.
Melton MP Steve McGhie said establishing a local Changing Places facility in Melton will support local jobs and community’s by “making it easier for people who rely on these facilities to visit.“
Victorian Disability Advisory Council Chair Chris Varney said communities must do “everything possible so that people with disability are fully included in all aspects of our
community.”
The new grant round follows improvements to the national Changing Places website, on which community groups can find the nearest Changing Places facility in Australia and information for organisations wanting to construct a Changing Places facility.
Details: changingplaces.org.au or www.vic.gov.au/changing-places-funding-round
