THE HON JENNY MCALLISTER
MINISTER FOR THE NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME

THE HON KRISTY MCBAIN MP
MEMBER FOR EDEN-MONARO

Goulburn’s Victoria Park will soon be more accessible for children with disability and their families, with construction beginning on a new inclusive swing.

The $128,000 project is jointly funded by the Albanese Labor Government, the Veolia Mulwaree Trust and Goulburn Mulwaree Council.

It will give children who use wheelchairs the opportunity to enjoy the swing alongside family and friends, supported by accessible infrastructure including footpaths and amenities.

The new swing is part of the latest round of funding under the Accessible Australia initiative, which will provide $3.8 million for 37 new inclusive amenities projects across Victoria, the Northern Territory, Tasmania, South Australia, New South Wales, the ACT and Western Australia.

This includes $1.1 million for 11 projects in NSW, funded by the Albanese Government and administered by the Minns Government.

For the first time the Accessible Australia initiative is delivering beach wheelchairs, floating wheelchairs and beach matting, alongside eight inclusive beach projects, 12 fixed Changing Places facilities, five portable Changing Places facilities and 12 inclusive play spaces nationwide.

Funding is delivered through Federation Funding Agreement Schedules with the government working in partnership with participating states and territories.

Quotes attributable to Senator McAllister, Federal Minister for the NDIS: 

“There’s nothing more Australian than enjoying the outdoors with family and friends. Everyone should have the opportunity to do that.

“This new inclusive swing will help more children with disability enjoy Victoria Park alongside their family and friends.

“I’m proud to be part of a government that invests in infrastructure and amenities to make sure people living with disability can enjoy our natural environment.” 

Quotes attributable to Kristy McBain MP, Member for Eden-Monaro:  

“This new inclusive swing will be a great addition to Victoria Park and I’m sure it will be a big hit when it is complete.

“Initiatives such as the Accessible Australia Initiative highlight how small improvements can have a big impact on inclusion and ensuring public spaces are easier to use for people with disability.”

Quotes attributable to Mayor Nina Dillon, Mayor of Goulburn Mulwaree Council:

 "Council is delighted to see this important project moving ahead at Victoria Park. The new inclusive swing will provide everyone who use wheelchairs with the opportunity to play, connect and enjoy the park alongside their family and friends.

"We thank the Australian Government and the Veolia Mulwaree Trust for their support and partnership in bringing this project to life, alongside Council's contribution. Together, we are creating a more inclusive community where people of all abilities can feel welcome and connected."

Quotes attributable to Lauren Venables, Co-Chair of the Goulburn Inclusion Forum:

“A We-Go-Swing is a fantastic addition for Goulburn, providing children and adults of all abilities with the opportunity to play, have fun, and feel included alongside their family, friends, and community.

“Everyone deserves access to inclusive recreational spaces, and equipment like this helps create playgrounds where people of all ages and abilities can participate, connect, and enjoy being part of their local community.”