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 Cobb & Co Museum - Toowoomba

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The Cobb + Co Museum is undercover and climate controlled, so is a comfortable temperature all year round. The Museum, including the toilets is fully wheelchair accessible with ramps to all areas. There are ample seats throughout the Museum for people with mobility difficulties. Staff are trained to assist all visitors with disabilities in enjoying their time at the Museum.
 Contact:
   Phone:     (07) 4639 1971                      
 website:    www.cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au
Pictures of the Cobb & Co Museum
 SELF ASSESSED 2007
Photographs Courtesy of Tourism Queensland 
 

Pacific Fair Shopping Complex - Hooker Blvd, Broadbeach

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The centre is located close to the heart of the Gold Coast and has a number of facilities at its finger tips to ensure that your visit is nothing but exceptional.  Tourists with disabilities are well catered for with designated disability parking, wheelchair access ramps and accessible toilets.  If you require the use of a wheelchair, motorised scooter or pram, let us help you.  Pacific Fair has facilities to assist customers with limited mobility, including those with temporary and permanent disabilities, the aged and parents with children.
Phone:   (07) 4639 1971
e-mail:   pacificfair@ampcapital.com                
website: http://www.pacificfair.com.au
Pictures of the shopping centre
ASSESSED 2009
 

Australian Academy of Tai Chi & Qigong - Gold Coast

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Since 2005, Brad Holmes has assisted many people with a disability to discover the art of Tai Chi. Tai Chi consists of light and gentle exercises, easy to do, easy to remember. Brad goes your pace and at your level - from beginners to advanced. Sessions are tailored to personal needs. No prior knowledge of Tai Chi is necessary – all you need is loose clothing. If you require a home or hotel visit – that can be arranged.  Brad teaches Tai Chi to people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.

Phone:  0418757539
e-mail:   info@bradholmessurfcoaching.com.au
website: http://bradholmessurfcoaching.com
Pictures showing the lessons
ASSESSED 2009
 

Texas All Abilities Playground -  East Broadway,    Texas

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The Texas All Abilities Playground is located within 200 metres of the town centre, next to a swimming pool complex.  Playground elements include a coffee shop, flying fox with harness, climbing net and a sand and water play area modelled on the old ‘Silver Spur’ mine.  A sensory garden also boasts carefully selected plants that encourage children to use the senses of touch, smell, sight and taste.   A network of paths and surfaces allow full access to all play areas.  Other park features include fully accessible barbecues, picnic shelters and toilet facilities.  This project was funded by the Department of Community (Disability Services) and the Goondiwindi Regional Council.

Phone:  (07) 4653 2600
e-mail:   mail@grc.qld.gov.au
website: click here to access the website
Pictures of the playground
ASSESSED 2010
 

Skywalk Tamborine Mountains ,333 Geissmann Drive

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The Skywalk is a stable, high-tech steel structure enabling visitors to explore these canopies in a safe and secure way. It descends gradually to the lower canopy and follows points of interest including rockpools and waterfalls, until reaching the amazing Cantilever. This is a 40 metre long span soaring 30 metres above the valley, with spectacular views over the creek and the rainforest canopies below. Finally the walk returns along the rainforest floor to the Centre.

Phone: 07 5545 2333
e-mail:

info@rainforestskywalk.com.au

website:

www.rainforestskywalk.com.au

Pictures of the skywalk
ASSESSED 2009
 
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