Welcome to the July 2025 Issue of e-Access Insight.
As advised earlier the Premises Standards was amended on 23 November, 2024 and includes reference to the 2021 edition of AS 1428.1 Design for access and mobility. The amendment to the Premises Standards has taken effect as of 29 July 2025.
The NCC 2022 has been updated to align with the changes to the Access Code. You can access NCC 2022 Amendment 2 via NCC Online.
Read more about the amended Premises Standards and the NCC.
INVITATION FROM THE PRESIDENT
As Access Consultants, we proudly champion inclusion. Our role is to support a diverse range of organisations in designing, developing, and delivering buildings, facilities, and built environments that are accessible and inclusive for all. This extends beyond physical structures to encompass the operations and services within these spaces, ensuring a holistic approach to accessibility.
With this in mind, I’m delighted to invite you to our National face-to-face conference, centred on the theme: Universal Design – Inclusive Futures.
This conference offers a unique chance to hear from leaders in government, commercial, and community sectors who excel in universal design. These organisations set new benchmarks for inclusive design, future-proofing their investments. Attendees will learn about key elements and innovative thinking that achieve outstanding inclusive outcomes. It’s a must-attend for professionals shaping the built environment for all stakeholders, An extensive trade exhibition will also allow delegates to connect with industry-leading product and service providers.
ACCESS 2025 CONFERENCE – 13 & 14 OCTOBER
Universal Design – Inclusive Futures
Access 2025 is Australia’s leading conference on universal design and inclusive futures. Held in the heart of Melbourne, this two-day gathering will bring together leaders in design, policy, education and advocacy to explore how inclusive thinking and accessible innovation can shape a better tomorrow — for everyone. With an expected audience of 250+ attendees, this event offers unique opportunities to network, learn, and collaborate on building inclusive systems, spaces, and experiences.
CLICK HERE to Register to attend the conference
With the last few tickets left, don’t miss out !
CLICK HERE to download the Conference sponsorship brochure
UPDATE ON ACA CPD WEBINARS
The ACA CPD webinar series continues, If you have missed it, you can purchase past CPD session recording on this link CLICK HERE to purchase past recordings.
Our next webinar is on 20 August at 12noon (Sydney time): “Specifying with Confidence: Braille Signage that Meets Code and Elevates Design” by Braille Tactile Signs Aust.
Registration details to come soon.
UPDATE ON ACA WEBSITE
Bruce Bromley, Vice President of ACA has been hard at work ironing out website issues. If you encounter any issues with the website, please get in touch with Liz Bray our ACA admin officer on [email protected] so that these can be passed on to the web developer to rectify.
UPDATE ON DRAFT AS1428.6-2025
The ME-064 committee is currently reviewing the feedback received during the public comment period and finalising the document.
I look forward to providing you with more updates soon. Meanwhile I can be contacted directly on [email protected]
Hope you see you all in person at the ACA Conference !
Farah Madon
ACA President