Access Institute

Access Institute trains and develops professionals to create accessible environments that deliver independence for everyone. With more than 25 years' experience, we are the leader in education and training for the access industry and have provided training and consulting for hundreds of organisations in numerous industries around Australia. A recipient of multiple awards and highly regarded across a wide range of professional sectors, Access Institute partners with government and industry leaders to actively improve access and the adoption of universal design principles in buildings and facilities. The Access Institute team are qualified access consultants and accredited members of the Association of Consultants in Access Australia (ACAA) the Australian Institute of Training and Developments (AITD), and the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Director Ms. Joe Manton is a Fellow and Past Vice President of ACAA. Join the expanding access industry today - Create a secure professional future for yourself by becoming part of an emerging developing and evolving industry. Both government and industry are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of designing public and private environments that are accessible for everyone. All Australians are likely to experience an access issue at some point in their lives. When they are young using mobility devices and particularly as they get older and experiences challenges with moving, seeing and hearing effectively. In addition, almost 20 per cent of our population has a disability that can affect access to public spaces and buildings, as well as impact on a person’s ability to find their way – this can include understanding signage through to travelling on public transport. The Access Institute can open the door to an exciting and rewarding new career, or add skills that will boost your current career.