Disability access and inclusion

Council is incorporating inclusive play facilities and associated infrastructure at playgrounds throughout the region. These facilities and equipment enable children with disabilities to enjoy the same opportunities for play and interaction as their peers. Established and planned inclusive playgrounds throughout the region are: 

The Moreton Bay Region is known for its amazing natural attractions and experiences such as parks, waterways, wildlife centres, lookouts, beaches, museums and festivals. Spaces and places that everyone can enjoy.

To make your travel as seamless as possible, explore Moreton Bay Region For All, which provides useful verified information to help you plan your inclusive visit to our beautiful region. It has tips on the best spots to park, who to speak with, location of toilets, seating, pathways and sensory considerations. This includes assistance for people who are deaf or have a hearing impairment, people who are blind or have low vision, people with mobility impairments, autism and anyone who requires to be accompanied by a trained and certified assistance or companion animal.

Disability action week is celebrated every September to raise awareness of disability and acknowledge the contribution people with disabilities make to our local community. Search What's On for an event near you.

Grants are available to assist individuals and organisations to stage events or activities during Disability Action Week. 

Residents who are physically unable to put their bins out each week can apply for an Assisted waste collection service.

Council’s waste contractor will retrieve, service and return the bins from within the property at no additional charge to the resident. To apply for this service:

• submit a request in writing to Council via: mbrc@moretonbay.qld.gov.au or PO Box 159, Caboolture QLD 4510
• provide supporting documentation, i.e. a doctor, hospital or specialist’s medical letter or certificate.

To cancel this service, contact Council.

Note: Residents of multi-residential complexes may not be eligible for this service. 

Council’s libraries offer several programs and services which enable people with disabilities to access and be included in the programs and services offered by their local library.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme became available to residents in the Moreton Bay Region from 1 January 2019. Carers Queensland has partnered with NDIS as the Local area coordination partner for our region. Visit NDIS Events for details of upcoming information sessions, forums and workshops being delivered in the Moreton Bay Region.

Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) are delivering the ‘Getting on the NDIS Grid’ project in the Moreton Bay Region. This project is working with people under 65 who may experience additional challenges engaging with the NDIS. 

Council has partnered with Recharge Scheme Australia to trial the introduction of the RECHARGE Scheme™ across its library network between 2019 and 2020.

Designated Recharge Points™ have been installed within each library to enable users of electric mobility devices to safely recharge their device, free of charge, during library opening hours. Recharge points can be identified by the Recharge Point™ sticker, or by asking a library staff member.

Free recharge points are available at the following libraries: 

• Albany Creek
• Arana Hills
• Bribie Island
• Burpengary
• Caboolture
• Deception Bay
• North Lakes
• Redcliffe
• Strathpine
• Woodford

For further information, or to provide feedback to council, please contact mbrc@moretonbay.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 3205 0555.

Changing Places provide suitable facilities for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets. 

They are provided in key public locations and offer safe, hygienic and dignified access to public toilets for people with high support needs and their carers. 

They contain specialised equipment such as:

• a height-adjustable adult change table
• a ceiling hoist
• a peninsular toilet
• a privacy screen 
• a shower (optional).

Changing Places assist people with high support needs enabling them to be more active and engaged in their local community. Having access to these facilities means they can go out with friends, attend a public event or exhibition, or even go for a swim at their local pool without worrying about how they will get to the toilet.

To date, Council has installed two Changing Places within the region:

• South Pine Sports Centre; and
• Albany Creek Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

Council is planning on delivering more Changing Places to meet growing demand. Council has upcoming projects at the Redcliffe Library and Pine Rivers Park that will incorporate the installation of an adult changing place.

Council is trialling a smart initiative that enables anybody to virtually travel through our libraries, galleries and museums on their computer or smart device. This service can be accessed via each venue’s webpage or through Google Maps. Once inside a virtual tour, users can freely navigate wherever they wish throughout the entire venue. 

While this service can benefit all members of our community, it has been developed specifically for the needs of people with disabilities. Virtual tours enable users to get a better idea of our facilities and decide on whether or not the venue is accessible to their needs. 

By knowing what to expect on arrival, Council hopes you will be able to visit with more confidence and less anxiety by having access to the information you need to make a better-informed decision.

Choose the library, gallery or museum you intend to visit and get started on your virtual tour today.