Beach access day - Williamstown

Coastcare Victoriais a state-wide program run by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA). The program proudly supports thousands of community volunteer groups working to protect and enhance Victoria's coastline.Summer by the Seais brought to you by Coastcare and Parks Victoria, in collaboration with a range of activity providers and community groups. Summer by the Sea offers a great opportunity for you to discover Victoria's marine and coastal environments with free activities across the state.If you need to contact us, please send an email to:coastcare.victoria@delwp.vic.gov.auYou are currently viewing activities hosted by Coastcare in theCentralarea of Victoria. If you would like to see other activities, go towww.summerbythesea.vic.gov.aufor a complete Event Calendar.

Summer by the Sea 2023 - Central Victoria

Come and have a fun day out with Accessible Beaches Australia at our beach access day for people with disabilities and mobility challenges.

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At Accessible Beaches Australia we believe in beach access for everyone. We would love for you to join us on our beach access day so you can come and try out a range of accessibility products from beach matting to beach wheelchairs. This equipment enables people who previously were unable to access the beach to do so, whether it be joining friends and family for a social day or to go in the water. This inclusive event is for everyone, including people with disabilities, mobility challenges such as stroke, MS, Parkinson’s and other mobility challenges, as well as parents with prams! Bring your hat, sunscreen and your friends and enjoy this inclusive day out.There are four types of beach wheelchairs available. <ul><li>Sandcruiser which is designed for adults to travel on the sand along the beach, which is available at Altona</li><li>Sandpiper which is designed for children to travel on the sand along the beach, which is available at Altona and Williamstown</li><li>MobiChair which is designed to enter the water to waist height of the support person, which is available at Altona and Williamstown</li><li>daVinci manual self-propelled beach wheelchair, which is available at Altona</li></ul>The beach wheelchairs cannot be independently pushed so you will need to bring along a friend or two to assist with transfer (if needed) and help push across the sand. If you are using the MobiChair and wish to enter deeper water you must have a minimum of two supporters.You can read more about the beach wheelchairs available here: https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Community-services/Aged-Disability/General-All-Community/Accessible-Beaches. This event is led by Accessible Beaches Australia – find out more about their program here: https://accessiblebeaches.com/. If you need to discuss your access and mobility needs before booking a ticket please send an email to info@accessiblebeaches.com.Please bring: sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, hoist if needed and any other mobility equipment appropriate for use with beach matting. The Life Saving Club has public toilets, accessible toilets and a hoist, accessible changerooms and a kiosk.Bookings are essential. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register for tickets for BOTH children and accompanying adults.Please note: This event may be cancelled at the last minute due to extreme weather conditions or a change in Victorian Government public health guidelines. You will be emailed if the event is cancelled. In the event that your circumstances change and you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your ticket so our guide is aware and does not wait for you to arrive.Activities are managed in alignment with the Department of Health and Human Services guidelines for coronavirus (COVID-19) including the need for physical distancing, personal protective equipment including fitted face masks and good hygiene. For the latest advice and COVID Safe Settings please visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au

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