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Queensland now accepting applications for $8 million Accessible Tourism Infrastructure grants

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

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As part of the Palaszczuk Government’s $12 million investment in the 2023 Year of Accessible Tourism, Queensland is welcoming applications for $8 million Accessible Tourism Infrastructure grants of between $25,000 to $500,000 to support small to medium sized tourism and events businesses to improve accessibility through infrastructure upgrades, assistive equipment and technology.


Minister for Tourism and Sport Stirling Hinchliffe joined Paralympian Rachael Watson AOM at Brisbane’s Riverlife kayaking adventures this morning to open the grants ahead of tomorrow’s Brisbane 2032 Legacy Forum.


The Tourism Minister said, “These grants will support upgrades of accessible visitor infrastructure and technology that will further enhance Queensland’s reputation as an all-abilities destination of choice.”
He added, “We want this year to be the transformation that creates an enduring legacy for Queensland as an inclusive, world-class visitor destination.”


Applications are also now open for the new $1 million Accessible Tourism Enablers grants providing between $50,000 to $250,000 to support not-for-profit peak and disability services organisations to make products that make visitor experiences more inclusive.


The new grants are an exciting opportunity to demonstrate Queensland’s commitment to making Brisbane 2032 the world’s most accessible and inclusive sporting event.


The strategy recognises the enormous untapped potential surrounding accessible tourism of $735 million per annum or $1.8 billion per annum when including the travel party.


Queensland Tourism Industry Council CEO Brett Fraser said, “We know that many tourism operators will jump at the chance to improve their visitor offerings through this support package.”


He added, “With 1 in 5 Australians identifying as living with a disability or specific accessibility requirements, we’re committed to improving Queensland’s visitor offerings and to making our state a world-leader in accessibility.


“Tourism businesses are often the first port of call when visitors come to stay and play. What better way to build a more welcoming and inclusive Queensland than through our accessible guest experiences.”


Queensland’s Year of Accessible Tourism kicked-off with the release of a free online accessible tourism toolkit earlier this year developed by Get Skilled Access (GSA) and TravAbility in partnership with the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport.


As part of the project, GSA and TravAbility worked with Regional Tourism Organisations in Greater Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Fraser Coast, Townsville, Outback Queensland and Cairns to assess tourist infrastructure accessibility and tourism business capability.


Throughout this year, six more tourist destinations will be assessed namely Bundaberg, Capricorn, Gladstone, Mackay, the Whitsundays, and Southern Queensland.

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