New support available to improve accessibility

• The $1 million Boosting Accessible Tourism Experiences Grant is now open for applications, providing funding support for sole traders and small tourism and event businesses to develop and/or enhance accessibility. Grants between $5,000 and $20,000 (GST exclusive) are available for the development and/or enhancement of existing tourism products or infrastructure to develop more accessible visitor experiences and enhance accessibility for tourism workers. Grant funding may cover up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs. See all accessibility funding grant options.
• A series of workshops has been announced to support businesses including accessible web and online content design and an accessibility grant application workshop. Details are below under 'industry opportunities'. The workshops are being run by 'Get Skilled Access' - a National Disability Inclusion and Accessibility Consultancy founded by Paralympian, disability advocate and 2022 Australian of the Year, Dylan Alcott. "We call people in, not out and believe that open conversations are key to reducing stigma and learning."

The above information has been provided by Tourism and Events Queensland.