Welcome to Access Audits Australia and
The Institute of Access Training Australia
Providing Leadership in all areas of access
Leaders in Disability Access Training, Auditing, Disability Action Plans, Access Projects, Access Advice, Consultations - The AAA Team are members of the Association of Consultants in Access Australia (ACAA).
Updates to our website include:
- Access to the Built Environment - Training DVD - for a 2 minute 'sneak peak' go to http://www.vimeo.com/10917266
- New projects and events
- Training and Publications Guide - New courses
- 2011 Access to the Built Environment Training Calendar
We are a Registered Training Organisation
We are a Registered Training Organisation and are currently developing the Training Resources aligned with the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) in order to deliver nationally recognised Units of Competency in the Certificate IV in Access Consulting and Diploma of Access Consulting. We are currently delivering the first Units of Competency, in line with our very successful 2 day Access Appraisal - Buildings, course and are aiming to present the first complete Certificate IV in Access Consulting in early 2011.
See the IATA Access Training section of this website for all of our training programs
See our 'public courses' relating to Access to the Built Environment in our IATA Training Calendar 2010.doc and IATA Training Calendar 2011.doc
Includes our 2 day - Certificate in Access Appraisal - Buildings and 1 day- Addressing Access in Parks and Outdoor Spaces courses as well as the 2 hour Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards 2010 Seminar
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information. We can come to you, if you can't come to us!
New Seminar - Standards Update 2010 - Available into your organisation
The Access to Premises Standards 2010 were tabled in Parliament on 15th March 2010. It is expected that these Standards will be introduced in line with the 2011 Building Code of Australia. They will mean significant change in the requirements for access for new and upgraded buildings in Australia. In addition updates to AS 1428.1 and new AS 1428.4.1, AS 1428.5 and AS 2890.6 have all been introduced.
What do they mean? What will they cover? How will they work? What will professionals need to know? What changes have occurred?
This 3 hour Seminar will provide an overview of all these Standards, an update of their current status and a practical perspective of how they will be applied. Seminar fee $140.00 plus GST per person. Contact 9431 3472 or email accessinstitute@bigpond.com to book your Seminar (min of 10 people required per session). Down load Standards Updates - Flier 2010.doc
Access Appraisal - Buildings Checklist - Updated In line with the New and Updated Australian Standards for Access
In line with the recent changes to the Australian Standards for Access and Mobility and the impending introduction of the Disability Access to Premises - Buildings Standards 2010, we have updated our Access Appraisal - Buildings Checklist. This is the most up to date Checklist available. Students who have completed the Certificate in Access Appraisal - Buildings course, can purchase this updated Checklist for $100 plus GST. Download Access_Appraisal_Checklist_update_order form June 2010.doc
Projects - Update of the Access for All Manual - Sport and Recreation Victoria
We are very excited to have been selected to update the very popular and highly regarded 'Access for All Manual' that was produced by Sport and Recreation Victoria many years ago. The manual provides a guide to the design of accessible indoor and outdoor recreation and sporting facilities. The project will include consultation with key stakeholders and update of the content to reflect the principles of universal design as well as changes to legislation and Standards that may impact on access to sporting and recreation facilities. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details.
Melbourne Mobility Centre - Development of a Strategic Plan
The Melbourne Mobility Centre, located at Federation Square, provides services to people wishing to hire a mobility aid, use accessible facilities or gain information about accessible events in the city. AAA is currently undertaking the development of Strategic Plan for the Center to support its future direction and focus. contact us for further details.
Gold Coast - Bold Future Planning Project
AAA is involved in the Gold Coast- Bold Future Planning Project which is developing a long term strategic plan for the Gold Coast region in Queensland. With the ageing of the population, the high numbers of people retiring to the Sunshine State, as well as the exceptional numbers of tourists, the Gold Coast continues to address the challenges and reap the benefits of planning and providing access for all.
Conferences - Better Hearing Technology and Techniques - 7th - 10th October 2010
AAA and IATA are proud to be sponsors of the 64th National Better Hearing Technology and Techniques Conference and Expo to be held from 7th to 10th of October 2010 at Rydges on Bell Street, Preston. The conference is presented by Better Hearing Australia and will showcase a wide range of speakers, products and services to assist in addressing hearing loss in Australia. Dynamic conference presentations can be arranged for your next conference contact us.
Latest Access to the Built Environment Seminars: Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards 2010 - Seminars - 2 hours - see dates and locations IATA Training Calendar 2010.doc enrolment form.doc IATA Training Calendar 2011.doc enrolment form 2011.doc
Must do! 2 Day course Certificate in Access Appraisal - Buildings enrolment form 2010.doc See Training Calendar IATA Training Calendar 2010.doc for locations, dates and course overviews. IATA Training Calendar 2011.doc enrolment form 2011.doc
Courses for the rest of 2010 - Melbourne, September - Adelaide, October.
Contact us now at accessinstitute@bigpond.com for further information and to secure your place. We can also come to your workplace to present a course.
Download the Enrolment form (above) and email or fax to us to secure your place now.
1 Day Course - Addressing Access in Parks and Outdoor Spaces - enrolment form 2010.doc and enrolment form 2011.doc
1 Day Course - Addressing Access in the Built Environment - Contact IATA for details
1 Day Course - Addressing Access in Streetscapes - Contact IATA for details
More Dates! See Access to the Built Environment -Training Calendar for 2010 IATA Training Calendar 2010.doc- for locations, dates and course overviews.IATA Training Calendar 2011.doc
High demand for all courses so contact us now and book early to secure your place
Testimonials from Participants in the Certificate in Access Appraisal - Buildings Courses (PDF 75.4kb) (Word 456.kb)
Training Courses and Publications Guide 2010.doc or Training Courses and Publications Guide 2010.pdf
Access Awareness Handbooks Order Form (PDF, 558kb) - 32 Titles Available
Read an Independent Review of Access Awareness Handbooks (PDF, size: 559kb)
Information about our Customer Service Counter Cards and Stickers.
You can now pay by credit card