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The journey to mandatory accessibility standards for new homes
The shortage of accessible housing has been a persistent and ongoing problem in Australia.
Christie Lewis facing big damage repair bill because her rental home wasn’t big enough for her wheelchair
Christie Lewis has been on a waiting list for accessible housing in Western Australia for more than 7 years. Her existing rental is too small to accommodate her wheelchair.
Joining the campaign
“We’re not asking for much…we’re just asking to make sure we get our wheels in the front door,” said Northern Beaches resident Declan, who has cerebral palsy. “It would change my life to have a fully accessible home. I feel abandoned by the NSW Government – they are disregarding the needs of people with disability […]
NSW political leaders could improve housing accessibility for Aussies with disability in upcoming meeting
Building Better Homes is asking Australians to sign an open letter to NSW political leaders to improve housing opportunities for people with disability.
Disability and older Australian advocates demand NSW government make residential accessibility standards mandatory
ABC News have reported on our rally calling for the NSW government to ensure new residential dwellings in the state meet mandatory Livable Housing Design standards.
Queenslanders lose if liveable housing standards are undermined
Queenslanders will be worse off if politicians buckle under construction industry pressure to water down or abandon commitments to make new housing accessible for people for disability and older Australians, the Building Better Homes campaign said today. The Building Better Homes campaign – a coalition of peak bodies and organisations working to ensure the m