Table of content The problem The solution The Changing Places campaign How you can assist The problem A life without toilets How many people are affected In 2009 around 195800 people with a disability used continence aids with a large number of these requiring complete assistance ID: 494981
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Changing PlacesSlide2
Table of content
The problem
The solution
The Changing Places campaign
How you can assistSlide3
The problem -
A life without
toiletsSlide4Slide5
How many people are affected
In 2009, around
195,800
people with a disability used continence aids with a large number of these requiring complete assistance to use the toilet (
Incontinence in Australia, AIHW) – this is significantly more than the population of DarwinA large number of these are unable to use regular accessible public toilets and require specialist equipment, such as a hoist and adult sized change tableThis may include people with an ABI, cerebral palsy, MS, spina bifida, motor neurone disease etc.There are less than 30 public toilets with these facilities throughout AustraliaAustralia’s ageing population means the problem will only get worse…Slide6
Impacts on PWDs
Major barrier to social inclusion
Limitations on where one can go and how long
one
can go for Change facilities can influence travel and leisure options as well as providing barriers to professional life
“Employment opportunities are almost
non-existent without
toilets to meet my needs – there is a no
lifting
policy for support staff so
I’ve had
to leave meetings halfway
through to
avoid sitting in soiled pads
”
– Liz Ellis, 29 years old, BA Social WorkSlide7
Impacts on carers
Carers faced with choice to put their family members/clients in undignified situations or not venture far from home
Risk of injury from lifting
Professional carers unable to take their clients out due to no lifting policy
Planning day around toilets – affects the whole familyPeople in regional areas more affected“Most people have seen the stories of how many germs a handbag can carry from being put on the floor of a toilet, so can you then imagine lying on the floor of a public toilet yourself? Michael is exposed to this whenever he needs to be changed and we are out for the day.”- Debby Conlon, mother of Michael (17 years old)Slide8
Tell your storyINSERT YOUR OWN STORY OR DELETE SLIDESlide9
THE SOLUTION
CHANGING
PLACESSlide10
Changing Places toilets commenced in the UK in
2006
.
There are now over
700 Changing Place toilets located in shopping centers, tourist attractions, airports and other major public spaces in the UK Each Changing Places toilet provides: a height adjustable adult-sized changing bencha tracking hoist systemsafe and clean environmentenough space
Usually accessible with an MLAK keySlide11
Key Features
Additional grabrails
A centrally placed toilet
Room coverage hoist system
Adjustable height change benchWashbasin & integrated shelfWaste bin
Disposable change bench cover dispenser
Automatic door
Hand dryerSlide12
Introducing the
Marveloo
Mobile Changing Place facility
Two managed by Maroondah Council
Portable on flatbed truck
Available for hire for events/conferences around Melbourne metro area
AUD 1,700 plus GST for duration of event – cost includes transportation and consumables (toilet paper, wipes etc.)
Users must bring their own sling
http://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/Marveloo.aspxSlide13
Adult change facilities and Changing places in Victoria
Full listing downloadable hereSlide14
The changing places campaign
changing places
transforming livesSlide15
Changing Places campaign
National campaign for fully accessible public toilets in:
• shopping centres
• premium train stations
• aquatic facilities• major sporting and recreational complexes• major cultural facilities• airports• hospitals.Changing Places toilets should be provided in addition to standard accessible toiletsSlide16
Changing Places website
A map
with all the locations of Changing Places toilets
Changing
Places information kit for grassroots campaigners Videos for download Materials for campaigners Schematics and cost info for builders Current local campaign you can join Case studies and stories
www.changingplaces.org.auSlide17
Changing Places advocates
Changing Place advocates are individuals and groups who support the Changing Places projects by raising awareness of the need for fully accessible public toilets in their community
They operate in ways which suit their situation and skill set. Some activities include:
Writing emails
to shopping centres, major developers, politicians etc. to request a Changing Place facilityForming groups of likeminded advocates in their local community and arranging meetings with the local councilParticipating in media and awareness activities e.g. sharing their story with newspaper, TV and radio interviewsPromoting Changing Places through their personal and professional networksStarting online petitions to raise awareness and advocate for change
Representing Changing Places at exhibitions,
presentations, student talks etc.Slide18
What you can do to help
Follow the Changing Places Facebook and Twitter channels:
www.facebook.com/ChangingPlacesAustralia
@ChangingPlaceAUJoin the Changing Places mailing listBecome a Changing Places advocate – email info@changingplaces.org.au for further infoDistribute Changing Places awareness materials to clients and professional contactsUse the Changing Places location mapDonate to the Changing Places project – further info at www.changingplaces.org.auInform us of any new major infrastructure developments in your community (shoppingcentres, stadiums etc.)Slide19
Current Supporting
Organisations
Association of Consultants in Access Australia Inc (61 in total)
Australian Physiotherapy Association
Carers Victoria Centre for Developmental Disability HealthChildren with Disability AustraliaEastland Shopping CentreEnware Australia Pty LimitedGrocon GroupNational Disability Services Victoria Parks VictoriaVictorian Chapter Royal Australian Institute of ArchitectsVictorian Equal Opportunity Human Rights CommissionMODE DesignBKK ArchitectsHSPC Disability Access ConsultancySlide20
National Support
Australian Local Government Association – MAV
Occupational Therapy Australia
Property Council AustraliaAustralian Federation of Disability OrganisationsAustralian Institute of Building SurveyorsPlanning Institute if Australia
Urban Development Institute of Australia
National People with Disabilities and Carer Council
National Disability Insurance Scheme
National Disability and Carer AllianceSlide21
Victorian government support
September 2014, Victorian government announced funding for six fixed Changing Places and one mobile changing facility
Three placed at MCG, Melbourne Zoo and Rod Laver Arena
Three to be decided in consultation with the Victorian public
Online poll on Changing Places website resulted in over 300 votes in one week
Most popular locations so far shopping centres, parks and gardens and sporting and entertainment facilitiesSlide22
Changing Places at Ringwood Lakes
Officially opened 1
st
October 2014
Located close to playground which includes a liberty swing
Convenient location off highway for access by travellers
Accessible by
Mlak
key holders – extra keys held at customer service centres
Check out the video in
The AgeSlide23Slide24Slide25
Media coverageSlide26
Quote
“I have to lay him down on dirty public toilet floors with his head under the pan where someone else has just peed.
I don’t like putting my handbag down on some floors; why on earth should I be expected to lie my precious son on them”Slide27
Moving into the 21
st
Century
1775 - The first patent for the flushing water closet was issued
to Alexander Cummings. 1852 first public toilet (flushing). Since then technology and human rights has enormous advancesIn the meantime in 2013 we have people with a disability and their families still waiting for their first toilet in their local communityChanging Places for a moment, imagine a community for you without toiletsSlide28