Queen Victoria Gardens

Finding ways to build a more inclusive city starts right outside the pavilion’s entranceways

This International Day of Persons with Disabilities we’re connecting to lived experiences and driving a discussion of inclusive design.

This in-depth discussion is a collaboration between the social enterprise consultancy Amplifier Collective, and Travellers Aid, experts in delivering services to people who face travel-related challenges. The panel discussion will centre around accessibility in the city and foster deeper dialogue around the real challenges many in our community face navigating Melbourne, while exploring progress made and new initiatives which could help everyone to feel more at home in their hometown.

Prior to the event, a group of Travellers Aid’s lived-experience facilitators will travel with a select number of participants from Flinders Street Station to the pavilion, treating the route as a live ‘case study’, gathering accessibility insights as they go. Their experiences will help to spark real-time observations and conversations during the panel discussion and subsequent Q&A.

If you’re an industry practitioner interested in taking part in this project ahead of the event, register your interest below.

Collaborators

Amplifier Collective is a social enterprise-driven consultancy that helps organisations to better understand their communities and realise their social impact goals. They anchor their work around place, people, policy and partnerships – building the capacity of teams, enhancing reputation and helping to leave a positive legacy.

Travellers Aid is a not-for-profit organisation and social enterprise (registered with social traders). Their focus is all about access and inclusion. Across their services, they are committed to ensuring that all Victorians can participate in their community. Every year they provide over 200,000 instances of travel assistance to our users through personal care, buggy services, our companion service, disability services and emergency relief program. Their services empower people to build their independence and confidence, knowing they have solid and trusted support when they need it.