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Making Australian beaches accessible to everybody. Our mission is simple.

We want to improve the quality of life for more than four million Australians living with a disability by getting them back onto the beach.

04/09/2025

Plan Your Beach Day with Confidence! 🌊☀️�

Looking for accessible beaches across Australia? The Accessible Beaches Australia website is here to help you enjoy the sun, sand, and sea—your way.
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From beach matting and accessible pathways to beach wheelchairs and parking info, our directory is built to support your needs.�
* Discover accessible beaches near you
* Know before you go
* Enjoy more freedom and peace of mind

Our website is designed with and for people with disability.
So if you haven’t already, check it out, use it, and share it with your community.�
Because every Aussie deserves a beach day 🏖️

Know an accessible beach that is not on the directory?
Tell us about it by using our 'Add a Beach' form on our website!

👉 accessiblebeaches.com

02/09/2025

🇦🇺 The beach is a classic Aussie experience. Let’s not keep it exclusive.�

Whether it’s surfing, fish and chips by the sand, or family fun, it should be for everyone.

Your donation helps us:�
• Make beach days possible for people with disabilities�
• Ensure equipment and support needed for access is made available
• Create a culture of inclusion along our beautiful coastline

Help us make the beach belong to every Australian by donating!
How to Donate:
- Click the ‘Donate Now’ button on our website.
- Call 1300 721 328.
- Mail a cheque to Accessible Beaches Australia Ltd, 316 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford VIC, 3067.

28/08/2025

🏖️ About Semaphore Beach – Accessibility at its best!

Semaphore is a north-western seaside suburb approximately 14km from Adelaide. Semaphore’s white sands, family-friendly shallows and colourful foreshore make for a classic Adelaide beach escape.🌊

Here’s why Semaphore Beach stands out for accessibility:
✅Accessible Beach Mat - located on the first northern path after the Semaphore Palais
✅Multiple Beach Wheelchairs available
✅4 disability parking spots
✅Children’s playground with Liberty swing
✅Accessible change room located nearby
✅BBQ area and picnic tables with shade at nearby Semaphore foreshore and a kiosk for snacks and ice cream
✅Footpaths are smooth and lead to all activities

With these features, Semaphore Beach is designed for everyone to enjoy!

Is there a beach you would like to see become accessible? Tell us in the comments and tag your council and life-saving club!

26/08/2025

🌊 Ever seen a bright blue path stretching across the sand? That’s beach matting! A game-changer for wheelchair users, parents with prams, and anyone who finds sand tricky to navigate.

Why it matters: Beach matting creates a firm, stable surface that leads right to the water’s edge, making the beach more welcoming for everyone.

✨ Did you know?
- Many accessible beaches in Australia roll out matting during patrol hours or on weekends.
- Some beaches even extend matting into the shallows for easier water access.
- It’s portable and eco-friendly - rolled out when needed, packed away when not.

📍 Look for beaches with beach matting on our platform and plan your next visit with confidence.

21/08/2025

A beach on your doorstep....unless you can't get to it

With your donation, we can:�
• Expand accessible beaches into more local communities�
• Reduce travel barriers for people with mobility needs�
• Ensure every Aussie can enjoy their closest beach
�Donate today to bring the beach closer to those who need it.

Here’s how you can help:
💻 Visit our website and click ‘Donate Now’
📞 Call us on 1300 721 328
📬 Send a cheque to Accessible Beaches Australia Ltd, 316 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford VIC, 3067

🚗 Everyone deserves access to their local shore!

18/08/2025

Get along to the U-Beach Community Beach Day in Mackay!

When: Tuesday 2nd September
Where: Harbour Beach, Mackay
Time: 9am - 12pm

There will be plenty of beach access equipment and volunteers to assist you into the water or to just enjoy a roll on the beach.

Get along and experience the award-winning U-Beach experience.

Click the link to register today!
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14/08/2025

🚨 You love the beach. But many Australians never get the chance.�

For people with disabilities, something as simple as a beach day is often out of reach.
With your donation, we can change this and help make more beaches accessible and inclusive.

💙 Let’s share the joy of the beach with everyone.�

Donate today and help open the coast to all.
How to Donate:
💻Click the ‘Donate Now’ button on our website.
🔗Scan the QR Code.
📞Call 1300 721 328.
📬Mail a cheque to Accessible Beaches Australia Ltd, 316 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford VIC, 3067.

12/08/2025

“Disability isn’t just their issue. It’s everyone’s.”

That’s the powerful reminder from author and advocate Lisa Cox OAM, whose voice cuts through perceptions of what it means to live with disability in Australia. Whether it’s temporary or permanent, every single one of us will likely face disability in some form during our lives through age, injury, illness, or circumstance.

But too often, disability is still seen through a narrow lens: wheelchairs, medical labels, or “feel-good” media stories. In reality, disability is as rich, diverse, and ordinary as everyday life itself.
- People with disability are business owners, parents, academics, athletes, artists, teachers, and students - just like non-disabled people.
- They talk about the environment, parenting, politics, love, and culture.
- They vote, pay taxes. They also build communities.
- They don’t need pity; instead, they need a policy that considers the lives of disabled people.

Cox argues that disability isn’t a niche issue to be delegated to a single minister or token representation. It’s a mainstream human experience. Those who deserve to be reflected across all areas of government, media, and society.

Because inclusion isn’t about charity.
It’s about justice.
It’s about human rights.

And it’s time for every Australian, especially our politicians, to start acting like it. 🇦🇺🤍

09/08/2025

This International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we reflect on the profound wisdom Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples bring to caring for Country, including our coastlines.
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For generations, Indigenous communities have sustainably managed and protected land and sea through practices deeply rooted in culture, kinship, and respect for nature.
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At Accessible Beaches Australia, we’re inspired by this knowledge and its potential to shape a more inclusive, sustainable future for everyone who visits our shores.
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⚜️On this special day, let’s take time to listen, learn, and walk alongside First Nations voices.💙

07/08/2025

REPOST from Push Mobility

Charles Brice is an accomplished journalist who is turning his attention to being the first quadriplegic to handcycle from Perth to Sydney and raise funds for spinal cord research while doing it.

We are inspired by Brice, showing what is possible living with a disability.

Show your support by following his journey as he attempts what no other person has done before.

You can donate to this fantastic cause here https://viprize.org/charles

01/08/2025

For people living with disability, sports like surfing can seem out of reach, but adaptive equipment is changing that. Despite Australians’ iconic beach culture, many wheelchair users haven’t had the opportunity to swim in the ocean for years, or ever.

People like Robbie Peime, founder of Culture, are a true inspiration because they’re breaking down those barriers. Robbie’s work empowers others to experience freedom, confidence, and joy in the water, proving that inclusion isn’t just possible, it’s powerful. 🌊

29/07/2025

🌤️ Koombana Beach – A Place That Feels Like a Deep Breath

There’s something about Koombana Beach that just makes you slow down. Maybe it’s the calm curve of the bay, the soft sand underfoot, or the way the light hits the water in the late afternoon. It’s peaceful, open, and easy to enjoy—especially because it’s been designed with everyone in mind.

You’ll find wide, smooth paths that make getting around simple, beach matting that takes you right to the shoreline, and accessible facilities that mean no one has to miss out on a day by the sea. There’s even a Changing Places bathroom with a hoist and adult change table, so people with higher support needs can feel comfortable too.

And when you’re ready for a break? Shady picnic spots, barbecues, and cafés are all close by. No Steps, No Stress!

🧭 What’s here:

* Beach matting to the water
* Beach wheelchair hire
* Changing Places facility with hoist & adult change table
* Accessible toilets, showers & changerooms
* Step-free picnic areas, barbecues & cafés
* Multiple accessible parking bays

📍 Want to know more? Head to the Accessible Beaches website for all the details.

What beach would you like to become accessible? Comment below and tag your council!

Koombana isn’t just beautiful, it’s welcoming. And that makes all the difference.

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