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Changing Places – Transforming Lives

  • 14-July-2016

Changing Places – Transforming Lives

‘Changing Places Changing Lives’ is a national campaign calling for Changing Places toilets – with a hoist, changing bench and plenty of space – to be installed in big public places throughout Australia.

Standard accessible toilets do not meet the needs of many thousands of disabled people in Australia. Without Changing Places toilets, carers are often forced to change severely disabled family members on a dirty toilet floor. This is dangerous, unhygienic and undignified. However the alternative is to limit outings to a couple of hours or to not go out at all.

Changing Places toilets are needed by people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, and others who have a disability or condition that means they need personal support to manage their continence. This includes people who have had a severe stroke and people with muscular dystrophy.

The Changing Places project advocates for Changing Places toilets to be installed in major public places, including city centres, shopping centres, arts venues, hospitals, leisure complexes and large transport hubs.

Changing Places originated in the UK in 2006 and there are now over 700 fully accessible public toilets in tourist attractions, shopping centres, airports and other key community spaces across the country. Much of this success is due to the efforts of parents, carers and self-advocates who work to raise awareness of Changing Places in the community.

Leisure Options has become an advocate for Changing Places and is lobbying all major airports throughout Australia to consider implementing this facility within its existing structures as well as all future development plans.

  • To find out more about the campaign and how to get involved visit www.changingplaces.org.au
  • To find your nearest Changing Places toilet visit www.changingplaces.org.au/find-a-toilet/
  • To obtain blueprints and other information to build a Changing Place toilet visit http://changingplaces.org.au/build-a-toilet/

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Our family of travellers are big Home and Away fan Our family of travellers are big Home and Away fans, so much so that we recently had two seperate groups visit Sydney and the filming locations for the show. Sydney is always a vibrant, exciting city to visit but a visit to Summer Bay is the highlight for these holidaymakers!
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Echuca's Winter Blues Festival returns this year a Echuca's Winter Blues Festival returns this year after a two year break. Always an enjoyable holiday for our groups, our week will be filled with music, dancing and laughter. Places are limited. Contact us for details. #ndis #leisureoptions #echucawinterbluesfestival #supportedholidays #supportedtravel #disabilitytravel #visitvictoria #ndisprovider #ndisregistered
With winter fast approaching it's a great time to With winter fast approaching it's a great time to plan a mid year getaway. We have several Victorian and interstate getaways scheduled and as always our emphasis is on creating fun and memorable adventures. Contact us for further details. #ndis #leisureoptions #supportedtravel #supportedholidays #disabilitytravel #visitvictoria #ndisregistered #ndisprovider #ndisregisteredprovider
Our holidays always include fun activities and exp Our holidays always include fun activities and experiences. It’s the key to a memorable holiday. Happy Friday everyone!
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Due to a late cancellation we have one place left Due to a late cancellation we have one place left on our upcoming Melbourne Footy Weekend holiday. This fun, long weekend includes two footy matches as well as a great day out exploring Melbourne Zoo. 
If you're interested please contact us for details.
*Please note - due to available beds this place is only suitable for a female traveller.
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The ruggedly beautiful Red Centre is the perfect d The ruggedly beautiful Red Centre is the perfect destination for a winter escape. Vibrant Alice Springs is our base as we explore the vast landscapes of Tjoritja West MacDonnell National Park, take a sunset  tour of the Kangaroo Sanctuary and wander the Desert Park. Places are limited on this small group tour. Contact us for more information. #ndis #leisureoptions #westmacdonnellranges #tourismnt #supportedholidays #supportedtravel #disabilitytravel #ndisregistered #ndisprovider
Winter is nearly here and it's the perfect time to Winter is nearly here and it's the perfect time to plan your mid year getaway. We have a variety of holiday options available to all corners of Australia in the coming months. Contact us to discuss your options. #ndis #leisureoptions #tourismaustralia #supportedholidays #supportedtravel #disabilitytravel #ndisregistered #ndisprovider
Our July holidays are filling fast as many people Our July holidays are filling fast as many people plan to escape the colder winter weather. We currently have one place left on our Gold Coast Whale Watching holiday that departs early July.  Contact us to secure your place. #ndis #leisureoptions #goldcoast #tourismqueensland #seaworld #supportedholidays #supportedtravel #disabilitytravel #ndisregistered #ndisregisteredprovider
Once again our week long adventure to the Tamworth Once again our week long adventure to the Tamworth Country Music Festival was a resounding success. As evidenced by all of the smiles a fun week was had by all. In fact most of our travellers are already counting the days until 2023. #tcmf #tamworthcountrymusicfestival #visitnsw #ndis #leisureoptions #supportedholidays #supportedtravel #disabilitytravel #ndisregistered #ndisregisteredprovider #ndisprovider
This lucky group recently escaped the city for an This lucky group recently escaped the city for an
amazing long weekend visiting Uluru and Kata Tjuta National Parks. The scenery was awe inspiring and simply magical and everyone enjoyed the relaxed pace of the holiday. What a fantastic part of Australia.
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Although our week is focused on the Tamworth Count Although our week is focused on the Tamworth Country Music Festival this is not the only destination we are visiting this week! Can you guess where this group is currently exploring? #ndis #leisureoptions #uluru #ayersrockresort #supportedholidays #supportedtravel #disabilitytravel #ndisregisteredprovider #ndisprovider
What a week we are having at the TCMF. Amazing con What a week we are having at the TCMF. Amazing concerts, performances and entertainment. Highlights so far include The Golden Guitar Awards, the 50th Anniversary Concert and John Williamson. We have really been spoilt this year. 
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When in Tamworth a visit to the Golden Guitar is a When in Tamworth a visit to the Golden Guitar is a must see. Great for a photo opp as well!! Have fun folks!
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With great weather, fine company and a visit from With great weather, fine company and a visit from the Easter Bunny our annual Easter getaway to Anglesea was a great success. Our keen travellers certainly enjoyed their time away with a visit to the Chocolaterie being a definite favourite. 
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We are thrilled to be back in Tamworth after more We are thrilled to be back in Tamworth after more than two years as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Tamworth Country Music Festival. We cannot wait to enjoy our week of laidback music and fun. #ndis #leisureoptions #tamworthcountrymusicfestival #tcmf #supportedholidays #supportedtravel #disabilitytravel #ndisprovider #ndisregisteredprovider
Happy Easter to our travellers, their families, su Happy Easter to our travellers, their families, supports and friends. We hope the Easter Bunny has left you some delicious treats to enjoy.
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This lucky group recently travelled by the Sprit o This lucky group recently travelled by the Sprit of Tasmania to Devonport before spending five days exploring Launceston and the Tamar Valley. This laid back and relaxing getaway was well enjoyed by all. 
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Our holidays cater for groups of one, two and abov Our holidays cater for groups of one, two and above and no matter how many people travel we always focus on providing a fun and enjoyable experience. This pair of gentlemen recently travelled to Lakes Entrance and Bright getting to experience the contrasting scenery of the Gippsland Lakes and the High Country regions.
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Our Winter Gold Coast program is nearly fully book Our Winter Gold Coast program is nearly fully booked however we do have places availble on our Gold Coast Whale Watching holiday departing July 10th.
This holiday includes visits to Seaworld, Skypoint Observation Deck and a Whale Watch Cruise. Contact us for further details.
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We have limited places left on our upcoming holida We have limited places left on our upcoming holiday to the National Celtic Festival. This long weekend getaway will be filled with music and dancing with a little time to explore the Bellarine Peninsula. Contact us for further details. #ndis #leisureoptions #nationalcelticfestival #supportedholidays #supportedtravel #disabilitytravel #ndisregistered #ndisprovider #ndisregisteredprovider
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