The City’s Changing Places in
Belmont Hub has become an accredited
Changing Places Australia facility.
Changing Places provide suitable facilities for people who cannot use the standard accessible toilets by offering additional amenities such as an adult change table and hoist system.
“The Changing Places enables individuals living with a disability to access our facilities and fully participate in our community, which was identified as a key outcome in the City’s
Access and Inclusion Plan,” City of Belmont Chief Executive Officer John Christie said.
“The Changing Places was a key part of bringing to life our vision for Belmont Hub as a cross-generational accessible community centre, so it’s pleasing to see this facility receive its final tick of approval,” Mr Christie said.
“Individuals with high needs, their carers and families can now access the Ruth Faulkner Library, Belmont Museum, Seniors Hub, community service organisation providers and café, which are all located in Belmont Hub, with the peace of mind that they do not need to return home or travel elsewhere to access a bathroom,” he said.
“Accreditation by Changing Places Australia means users of the City’s Changing Places can be confident that the space is fit for purpose and offers a clean, safe and private location to take care of their needs.”
To become an accredited Changing Places location, the City built the space in accordance with Changing Places Australia’s Design Specifications 2020 and the Australian Building Code’s National Construction Code (NCC) 2019.
The Changing Places is equipped with a suite of amenities including a height-adjustable adult-sized change table, ceiling track hoist system, toilet, shower, privacy screen and grabrails and features a widened automatic door and unobstructed circulation area for wheelchairs.
The City’s Changing Places is located on the ground floor of Belmont Hub between the Ruth Faulkner Library and 8 Yolks Café and can be accessed via the
Robinson Avenue ramp seven days a week, 24 hours a day using a
Master Locksmiths Access Key (MLAK).
A Changing Places has also recently been built at
Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre as part of the City’s $1.7 million investment into the Centre which is also accredited.