Published on Wednesday, 16 April 2025 at 9:38:21 AM
The City of Busselton is proud to announce the official opening of its new Changing Places facility on the Busselton foreshore.
The Changing Places facility provides opportunity for people with disability to visit and enjoy the City’s beautiful Busselton foreshore in comfort and with confidence. The facility designed to provide dignified and accessible bathroom amenities for individuals with complex needs and who cannot use standard accessible toilets.
This state-of-the-art facility is equipped with a ceiling hoist, combined accessible shower facility and privacy screen, height-adjustable adult-sized change table with ample space for two carers to assist and a separate wheelchair storage room.
This initiative is part of a commitment to increasing the number of Changing Places across Western Australia, with the City receiving $184,000 in grant funding from from the State Government Department of Communities and the Federal Government Department of Social Services.
Mayor Phill Cronin said: “Changing Places will give people with disability the confidence to enjoy our iconic foreshore with significantly improved and appropriate amenities.”
“The opening marks our first milestone since the adoption of the City’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to fostering a connected, inclusive and accessible place for everyone.”
The Changing Places facility can be accessed 24/7 with a Master Locksmiths Access Key (MLAK) system. People with a disability can apply and purchase a MLAK key through the Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia.
Objectives outlined in this statement are aligned with the City of Busselton’s Council Plan (2024 - 2034) Key Theme Lifestyle – Our community is safe, welcoming and inclusive, with access to services and facilities to support good health and wellbeing.
Photo for general use:
- Fraser Brown and Anne-Marie Leonard carrying out ribbon cutting ceremony with City of Busselton L-R: Community Development Officer - Tiffany Sweatman; DAIP Reference Group Member Ant Purcell; Cr Val Kaigg; Mayor Phill Cronin; and Project Manager, Angelo Galati.
- Fraser Brown inspecting new facility; and
- General inspection of facility.
Ends. Media enquiries can be directed to pr@busselton.wa.gov.au
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