People with disabilities
Creating an accessible and inclusive city
Our aim is to create a city where people of all ages and abilities can live, visit and do business. Find details about our work to create an accessible city, plus contacts for community programs, support services and more information below.
Draft Accessible and Inclusive City Action Plan 2020-2025
The City has developed a new draft Accessible and Inclusive City Action Plan (AICAP) 2020–2025 to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of people with disability, their friends, families, carers and seniors.
To have your say on the plan visit our AICAP page.
Beach access
The City provides and supports a range of initiatives to increase access to our beaches. This includes accessible viewing platforms, beach matting and beach wheelchairs.
For more information please visit our Beach access page.
Changing Places - toilets
The City has installed Changing Places toilets and adult-sized changing facilities at locations around the Gold Coast. These toilets have wider doorways, an adjustable height change table and a ceiling tracking hoist and shower.
For more information please visit our Changing Places - toilets page.
Mobility maps
Our mobility maps provide accessibility information to assist residents and visitors to plan their stay and move around the city safely.
For more information please visit our Mobility maps page.
Community information and support
We provide an online community directory with contacts for everything from legal advice and advocacy, to the hire of assistive products and equipment.
To access the directory visit the Gold Coast Community Directory.
Accessible programs and activities
There is a range of programs and activities on offer in our city. For more information visit our Accessible programs and activities page.
Assistance services at home
We provide assistance, resources and community contacts for at home services. For more information visit our Assistance for people with a disability page.
Discounts and concessions
People with a disability may be eligible for discounts and concessions to assist with the cost of living. For more information visit our Discounts and concessions page.
Children of all abilities
The City provides accessible play spaces, resources and contact information for families. Visit our Children of all abilities page for more information.
Transport and parking
There are various accessible transport options available in the city. For more information visit our Community transport page.
Recharge points for electric mobility devices
We provide a citywide network of designated, free to use power points for people to safely recharge the battery of their electric mobility device. For more information visit our Recharge points for electric mobility devices page.
Access to information
We endeavour to provide information that is accessible to everyone. If you require information in an alternate format, please contact us.
For information to assist with resolving or reporting a problem, visit our Report a problem page.
Related information
- Accessible and Inclusive City Action Plan 2014-2019
- Anti-discrimination and advocacy for people with disabilities
- Beach access points and platforms for wheelchairs
- Community transport for people with disabilities and seniors
- Council Cab Service
- Gold Coast Community Directory
- Gold Coast Community Guide
- Grants and funding for people with disabilities
- Inclusive celebrations and events
- Libraries services & collections
- Parks and recreation
- Statistics for people with disabilities on the Gold Coast
- Libraries
- Media Centre
- Find a park
- Alerts
- Find a waste centre
- Report a problem
- Contact us
- Forms & applications
- Events
- Have your say
- Payments
- Permits & licensing
- Disaster management
- Community Directory
