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Accessible… For Whom? What Makes a Property Truly Accessible?The short answer: you do. Accessibility isn’t a single feature; it’s a promise that your needs will be met so you can travel with confidence, comfort and joy. What works brilliantly for one person may not suit another—and that’s exactly why the crew at Accessible Accommodation obsess over details and why our Accessible Accommodation accreditation program matters so much.

We finally have clear guidelines about NDIS funding for short-term accommodation or respite (STR) to be used in a hotel, motel, short stay rental, cabin, cottage, hostel or respite accommodation, formerly known as Short Term Accommodation (STA). Most of the information in this article is extracted verbatim from the NDIS website and their Short Term Respite Guide to ensure you have clarity and facts directly from the source.

When you think about a truly accessible holiday stay, what comes to mind? Step-free access, wider doorways, and an accessible bathroom? That’s a great start — but what about a pool hoist or an aquatic wheelchair so everyone can enjoy a swim, or a ceiling hoist and changing facility in the change rooms to make transfers easier and safer? 

Accessible AND Pet-Friendly Accommodation- is that possible? Yes, it is! It used to be such a challenge finding accommodation that is truly accessible, let alone allowing us to take our treasured pooch on a holiday. Not anymore. Here are our top picks for city breaks, coastal and country stays.  Accessible Accommodation have several pet-friendly holiday accommodation locations around Australia. Our tribe of property owners are dog lovers too. Let me share some of out top stays with you.VictoriaW Melbourne W Melbourne Accessible Accommodation has 11 Accessible Guest Rooms. The Cozy Accessible Room is 35sqm with a king bed and is pet friendly. Room amenities include floor-to-ceiling windows, rain shower, bath amenities, room service, mini-bar and entertainment. W Melbourne (Accessible Accommodation) sits in the heart of the Melbourne CBD on the iconic Flinders Lane; the luxury hotel takes its design cues from the laneways that it sits between. Extending the laneway culture inside, 294 bold rooms and suites, 11 of which are accessible, peel back the layers and revel in the city’s creative history.  Western Australia Choices House Floreat - Perth is pet friendly; there is an accessible pool with a hoist and a Neuromoves-accessible gym. The property is easily accessible and provides one fully accessible queen-size bedroom with an ensuite, two other queen-size bedrooms, one single children's bedroom with a trundle bed and one guest bathroom. The accessible bedroom has a queen-sized, height-adjustable electric bed with a combo air or foam mattress. Ceiling and floor hoists are also provided. The bathroom is fully accessible with High and low-back shower commodes available for your choice.   Queensland NRMA Treasure Island Resort Gold Coast is more than a caravan park, it is a bounty of adventure and relaxation on the iconic Gold Coast. Treasure Island has 2 x Pandanus Accessible Villas. Both of the Pandanus Accessible Villas can sleep up to 4 guests. One of the cabins has one king bed and two single beds and the other has one king bed with one set of bunks.  New South Wales  Surry Hills Apartment is a 3 bedroom apartment owned by a wheelchair user. The master bedroom has a king-sized bed which can be split into two king singles. The right side of the bed is a hi-lo bed. Bedroom 2 has a queen-sized bed, and the cinema/bedroom 3 has a queen-sized bed and a futon that can fold out into a single bed. There is an open plan step-free shower with vertical rails and an over-toilet chair with side arms. There is a commode, a freestanding height-adjustable shower chair and a mobile hoist! Exclusive to Accessible Accommodation in the accessibility category.  Browse all our accessible and pet-friendly accommodation. Click HERE>Tips to ensure you and your furry mate will be welcomed again.Check these tips to ensure the property owner welcomes you and your pooch back again. It’ll also give the property owners a good feeling for the next time someone wants to bring their dog along too.

A Blissful LocationEscape the city and immerse yourself in Coochiemudlo Island's serenity. An 8 minute ferry or car barge ride from Victoria Point is a perfect getaway destination. Discover the Tranquil Oasis of 7 On Merindah offering convenience and tranquillity, leaving you refreshed.