Review of Specialist Change Facilities Policy

Overview

The Council is reviewing its Specialist Change Facilities Policy that was first adopted in 2020.  Specialist change facilities are a dedicated area where people with multiple or complex disabilities can be changed or toileted by their caregiver in a safe and clean environment.

The current policy, which can be viewed below, provides guidance on the Council's provision of specialist change facilities.

Specialist Change Facilities Policy

Background information on development of the 2020 policy, the Council's current facilities, Changing Places facilities, legislative requirements and a commentary on the current policy can be viewed here.

Background Information

You are invited to consider the current policy and make a submission on any aspect of the policy.

What happens next

Once the submission period has closed the Council will review submissions and make decisions on whether the policy should be amended.