Access Institute
Opening hours
- Monday
- 08:30 – 17:00
- Tuesday
- 08:30 – 17:00
- Wednesday
- 08:30 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 08:30 – 17:00
- Friday
- 08:30 – 17:00
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Events
20 events

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Qualifications via RPL/CT Pathways
Fri, 7 Aug
Access Institute delivers Certificate IV in Access Consulting and Diploma of Access Consulting courses. Candidates can obtain these qualifications through options including Recognised Prior Learning and Credit Transfer.
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Essential Auslan, Conversations and Culture
Fri, 7 Aug
This course provides practical skills and cultural understanding needed to communicate confidently in Auslan, the language of Australia's Deaf community. It reflects the outcomes of Certificate II in Auslan, PSP20218 equivalency, and is supported by Auslan educators through self-paced online modules.
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Developing Inclusive Parks and Playgrounds, 3 hours
Wed, 19 Aug
Delivered live online via Zoom. This course provides practical knowledge and strategies for developing outdoor spaces and playgrounds that meet the needs of diverse users while aligning with relevant Australian legislation, standards and Universal Design best practice.
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Livable Housing Design Guidelines Assessor Course, 2.5 hours
Thu, 20 Aug
Delivered live online via Zoom. This course is for professionals who wish to undertake Livable Housing Design Guidelines assessments to confirm that designs or as-built structures comply with the Livable Housing Design Guidelines. It does not cover the new livable housing requirements in NCC 2022 relating to the Livable Housing Design Standard.
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Toilets for Everyone, Considerations in Providing All Gender Toilets, 1.5 hours
Tue, 25 Aug
This course explores considerations when providing all gender toilets, including issues affecting men, women, people with disabilities and the gender diverse community. It considers how toilet provision can help everyone feel safe and comfortable and use a toilet with dignity.
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Accredited Specialist Disability Accommodation Assessor Course, 6 hours
Wed, 26 Aug
Delivered live online via Zoom. This course equips participants to undertake assessments of Specialist Disability Accommodation dwellings against the NDIS SDA Design Standard. It is intended for professionals who wish to become Accredited SDA Assessors or gain a comprehensive understanding of the SDA Design Standard and its practical application.
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Changing Places Assessor, Accessible Adult Change Facility Course, 3 hours
Tue, 1 Sept
This course is for professionals who wish to understand and apply the Changing Places Design Specifications 2020 and those who wish to become registered as a Changing Places Assessor.
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NCC Livable Housing Design Standard Assessor Course, 2.5 hours
Tue, 8 Sept
Delivered live online via Zoom. This course covers new access provisions for housing introduced into the National Construction Code and the ABCB Livable Housing Design Standard referenced by the NCC. It is intended for professionals working in housing design and development, building certifiers and surveyors responsible for certification.
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Navigating the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport Amendment 2026
Wed, 9 Sept
This course examines the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport Amendment 2026, including changes affecting the planning, design, construction and operation of accessible public transport infrastructure and services. The amendment modifies and updates the 2002 standards, so practitioners must read both documents together.
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CPPACC4007 Conduct Streetscape Access Audits, 2 days
Thu, 10 Sept
Delivered live online via Zoom. This course provides knowledge and practical skills to assess the accessibility of urban streetscapes, activity centres and public realm environments. It focuses on identifying barriers, evaluating compliance with legislation, standards and guidelines, and developing practical recommendations to improve access.
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CPPACC4005 Conduct Building Access Audits, 2 days
Tue, 15 Sept
Delivered live online via Zoom. This course is ideal for people responsible for auditing, reviewing, planning, designing, managing or maintaining buildings, or providing advice about access issues in the built environment. It incorporates relevant legislation, the Disability (Access to Premises, Buildings) Standards 2010 and Universal Design principles.
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Understanding Access Legislation and Universal Design in Buildings, 1 day
Tue, 15 Sept
Delivered live online via Zoom. This course provides an understanding of disability access and Universal Design considerations relevant to planning, design, development, maintenance and upgrading of buildings. It covers Universal Design principles, relevant legislation and Australian Standards, and includes Access Guidelines for Buildings.
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Hours and details
Access Institute provides nationally recognised training, consulting and resources in access consulting, disability accommodation and livable housing design. Its courses are delivered live online and support professionals pursuing specialist assessor and access consultant qualifications.
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