Access 2024 Online Conference

Access 2024 Online Conference

Access 2024 Online Conference

About Event

The ACA Committee of Management invites you to our annual conference, ACCESS 2024, which will be held online this year.

 

Join ACA at Access 2024, an online conference focused on accessibility and inclusivity, to engage, learn, and contribute to shaping a more accessible future for all!

 

Kick off the day with an Opening Address by Rosemary Kayess, the Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner, who will highlight the importance of these issues today.

 

Dive into the first session with Mark Relf, Eric Martin, and Angela Roennfeldt as they discuss the proposed AS1428.6 – Fixtures and Fitments, exploring the scope and logic behind these essential standards. Next, Michael Small will present on the need for updates to the Guidelines on the Application of the Premises Standards, ensuring our regulations keep pace with changing needs.

 

After a short break, join Simon Thorne to discover innovative design strategies for spaces tailored for individuals living with dementia.

 

Following a lunch break and an afternoon featuring vital discussions on the DDA Public Transport Standard and reform with Adeline Bisson, Doug Melloh’s insights on accessibility considerations for Independent Living in aged care and Hamish Murray and Farah Madon will discuss the necessity for AS4299 – Adaptable Housing.

 

Hank Van Ravenstein will round out the day by discussing Establishing Compliance with the NCC (BCA) and DDA Compliant Access and Egress.

 

The Conference will be held on Zoom (link will be sent to you after registration)

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Conference Program

 

9:30AM – 9:45AM
Opening Address
Rosemary Kayess, Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner

 

9:45AM – 10:30AM
Scope and Logic behind Proposed AS1428.6: Fixtures and Fitments
Mark Relf, Eric Martin & Angela Roennfeldt

 

10:30AM – 11:00AM
Guideline on the Application of the Premises Standards: the need for an update
Michael Small

 

11:00AM – 11:15AM
BREAK

 

11:15AM – 12:00PM
Designing and evaluating spaces for people living with Dementia
Simon Thorne

 

12:00PM – 12:30PM
BREAK

 

12:30PM – 1:15PM
DDA Public transport standard and reform
Adeline Bisson

 

1:15PM – 2:00PM
Accessibility Considerations for Independent Living: Aged Care
Doug Melloh

 

2:00PM-2:30PM
BREAK

 

2:30PM – 3:15PM
The need for AS4299: Adaptable Housing
Hamish Murray and Farah Madon

 

3:15PM-4:00PM
Establishing Compliance with the NCC (BCA) and DDA Compliant Access and Egress
Hank Van Ravenstein

 

We look forward to seeing you all there.

Event Registration

Select Tickets

Ticket Type Price Spaces
ACA Members $275.00 N/A
Non Members $385.00

Registration Information

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$385.00
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