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GetAboutAble joins forces with City of Gold Coast for the

Happy International Day of People with Disability 2022!
While we celebrate people with disabilities every day, today is an important time to reflect on our work, acknowledge our allies and raise up our advocates within the community, and use the media attention from today to broadcast those messages we all fight daily to be heard.

The Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Conference returns in 2023 with an announcement that it is going hybrid? Find out more

The ACT Government is pleased to announce the opportunity for individuals and community organisations to apply for financial support, in the form of a once-only grant to assist in a program or event for the International Day of People with Disability (I-Day) in 2022.

Australia’s Biggest Celebration of Spring will return to the heart of the city in Canberra’s beautiful Commonwealth Park, from Saturday 17 September to Sunday 16 October with some great accessibility features.

Events, whether big or small, can often overlook accessibility given their temporary nature, but there are many things you can do to make your event more inclusive. Watch the recording of our latest webinar on how to make your event welcoming to everybody with accessibility experts, event organisers and venues who have embraced accessibility.

“My biggest tip that I could give people is: if you don’t know, ask. Try to gain as much knowledge as you can.”
– Matt Levy, Paralympian and Ambassador for RightHear

“We need to constantly remind ourselves not to segregate when starting to talk about inclusivity […] people with access needs are really a part of our community and need to be included amongst all of our promotion and marketing, not like a separate sector.”
Coralie Bell, Shoalhaven City Council

“My bit of advice … is that you need to get on the bus now! Because the youngsters behind you can see the potential for this. And it’s the right thing to do.”
Paul Bayliss – Hotel Brooklyn Manager

“The takeout from everybody today is we’re not aiming for a gold standard. Make the first steps and the next steps will follow”

– Martin Heng

It’s that time of the year again, nominations for state tourism awards are now being accepted.

While there is currently no dedicated category rewarding Accessibility, we were thrilled to see some accessible & inclusive businesses take out awards.

Are you seeking innovative solutions to your staff shortage challenges as the industry looks to welcome back visitors with borders reopening? There are reliable people seeking work who are overlooked because of their access needs. Watch the recording of our latest webinar to discover the business benefits of inclusive hiring practices, including higher engagement levels to high productivity, from businesses with proven results.

GetAboutAble Recognised in the Canberra Region Tourism Awards We’re proud

As we know, lack of information is the biggest barrier

On the edge of the world’s oldest rainforest, Cairns is

GetAboutAble runner-up in the prestigious Social Entrepreneurship Competition In Tourism!

Canberra: More than inclusive, more than accessible Australia’s capital offers

“Hearing loops to hearing aids are like a ramp to

The Future of Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Day 4 of

Accessible & Inclusive Destination Marketing Day 3 of AITCAP 2021

Understanding & Attracting the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Market Day

Best Practice in Accessible & Inclusive Tourism What a day!

Our amazing contributors provide us invaluable information to ensure our

This month our incredible team and community have gathered more

Travel brands should be more sustainable, responsible, and inclusive because

Tim Bannon is a 14 years old from Illinois born

Tara Lloyd has wanted to be a Hollywood actress since