ACCESS FOR ALL. EVERYWHERE.
We’re mapping accessibility across the Capricorn Coast region to build safe and fully inclusive communities for everyone.
Our Google My Map shows accessibility features, hazards and missing infrastructure across the Capricorn Coast region, covering toilets, parking, pathways and venues.
The live map utilizes these categories and symbols to document accessibility barriers and amenities:
Accessible public toilets and amenities available.
Designated parking spaces with safe side or rear access.
This represents a pathway or location recorded as accessible.
Locations or pathways with significant difficulty or warning flags.
Physical obstacles, falls risks, and missing infrastructure.
A mobile-friendly, screen-reader accessible alternative listing the audited locations and observations from the live map:
ISSUES: no lock on door, no rails, no stoma-hook
New toilet built in June 2025 - Hand rail on Right-Hand-Side - Manual door but not heavy - No stoma hook.
*MLAK key required* --> obtain MLAK key from CHAPTER COFFEE shop 1. Rails on left hand side. 2. Door is 800mm wide. 3. Need to unlock and push door manually. Overall excellent condition and cleanliness
A well maintained disabled toilet. Located near BIGW Has automatic sliding door for easy access.
This toilet is within the Showgrounds precinct. It may not always be accessible to the public. IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS TOILET GOTO https://caeg.com.au/human-rights-act/#Share
Access this toilet via Anzac Parade. Walk into the retail mall, and the toilet is located on the left, halfway up the hall. WARNING: Floor may slippery. NOTE: 1. There are two (2) doors to open manually to enter the disabled toilet. 2. Door to toilets is only 680mm wide! 3. Rails on right-hand-side. 4. NO stoma hook. 5. THERE IS NO HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR - just a hole you put your fingers through.to open. 6. Door has a shut-device and for some users this will be heavy. Almost impossible for a solo-wheelchair user to navigate.
This shopping centre has Coles, the Cinema and NAB. The toilet is EXCELLENT
Located in the children's playground area. You will need to enter the through the gate, which has a CHILDPROOF lock on it; this requires a person at least 1.6m tall to access the opening-mechanism.
Enter the showgrounds through the gate, turn right and walk to a ramp, and you will find the toilet to your right.
An older toilet block, so is not perfect for all wheelchairs. - Narrow entrance. - No stoma hook. - Railing on the LEFT-hand-side - Includes basic shower
A modern disabled toilet block. Manual door opening, however the door is relatively light. FEATURES: Railings on RIGHT-hand-side of toilet. Stoma hook (albeit not placed in the most useful spot). Mirror Basic shower with sitting bench
*FOR PATRONS* Built in 2024, this toilet complies with standards BUT: 1. It has a manual door. Door is medium-heavy so some wheelchair users may require assistance. 2. Entrance is 87cm when taking into account the door that, when open, limits the width. FEATURES: Hand rail on LEFT-hand-side. Two stoma hooks near sink and mirror.
Narrow, heavy doors. Mostly broken....
THIS TOILET IS OUT OF ORDER A public toilet adjacent to the bus stop that caters for wheelchairs. However, the space is slightly small for electric wheelchairs. Entrance is relatively narrow. Used by the public extensively so will not be cleanest....
Easy to open door. Rails on RIGHT-hand-side. Fully equipped. BEST FEATURE is the regular and quality cleaning!
Conveniently located outside a pharmacy. Wider than average standard parking bay. Has a kerb cut-out on the LEFT-hand side. Often occupied but is mainly used for shorter stays, so has regular turn-over of vehicles.
An elevated crossing (called a "wombat crossing") allowing pedestrians to cross without dips from footpath to road.
You can drive in and exit from both directions of the street. Has plenty of space for exit on one-side of the car (which side depends on which direction you were travelling) Has a cut-out to allow easy transition from road to the raised pedestrian crossing. NOT SUITABLE at all for rear-of-vehicle access due to traffic flows.
You can drive in and exit from both directions of the street. Has plenty of space for exit on one-side of the car (which side depends on which direction you were travelling) Has a cut-out to allow easy transition from road to the raised pedestrian crossing. NOT SUITABLE at all for rear-of-vehicle access due to traffic flows.
Allows for exit on LEFT-hand-side of vehicle. Standard width of a normal car-park. The only wat to access the footpath is to walk to your left and use the driveway. *NOT suitable if you intend to cross the road* While it is near to a pedestrian crossing, the accessibility beyond that crossing is NOT SUITABLE for wheelchairs. It may be okay for wheelie-walkers however the ramp is on the steep side. NOT suitable for rear-vehicle exit due to traffic flow and narrower road
This pathway is inaccessible via any mobility device due to there being no cut-out on the gutter.
Alternative route: take wheelchair via the car park to the back side-entrance. If in a vehicle there is a loading bay for drop-off (but it is sometimes occupied)
Large room, that also has a shower. Railing on LEFT hand side, but is quite high. Hooks for stoma bags, but not in the convenient location. Hand dryer may be challenging for some wheelchair users. Door is narrow; not too heavy, but will require effort. High-use toilet so not highly clean.
An incredible FOUR disabled car-parking spots in a row (and nowhere to go).
Plenty of space to exit from RIGHT-hand-side of vehicle. As the spot is at the very end of the carpark, rear-exit loading is possible. Exercise caution and keep watch for other cars. ISSUES: Lioness Park has NO disabled toilet. A concrete pathway connects from the carpark to the BBQ and the accessible picnic table.
The only public undercover disabled parking for disability. Wide bays, allowing for extra-space for exit from vehicle on either left or right hand side.
Specially designed parking spot for disabled. Has plenty of room LEFT or RIGHT exit. Is far enough away from traffic that may allow rear-vehicle ramp access - but please take care of traffic
On-street parking outside The Station on James Street. - Rear loading
Located just near the entrance to the shopping centre (BAY PLAZA) Is a normal parking bay marked for disabled, so has no special features. Exit is from RIGHT-hand-side of vehicle. Rear exit will require extreme caution and is not recommended here.
Located undercover. Near Australia Post. Located near lift for easy access to the retail level. Some spots have extra space for exiting vehicle. No steps! A small ramp allows wheelchairs to climb from road level to path level. No special features.
Located behind the toilet block. - Plenty of spec on RIGHT-hand-side exit. - As this is a car-park, you could rear-exit the vehicle if you are careful and watch for carpark traffic.
Allows for exit on LEFT-hand-side of vehicle. As this is a carpark, you may exit rear of vehicle but be careful of passing carpark traffic.
Plenty of space to exit vehicle from LEFT-hand-side. Cut-out on pathway allows easy transition from road to footpath. Often available.
Plenty of room LEFT and RIGHT-hand-side vehicle exit. Just on front of the James St Medical Centre. If the space is full and you need to visit the Medical Centre, there is a private carpark designated for disability visitors to the Centre near the front door, and is undercover.
Good for exiting back-seats of vehicle. Driver and front-passenger will have less space to exit, especially if other cars are parked next to. Cutout allows easy transition between road and footpath.
Only safe exit from vehicle is on the LEFT-hand-side. Rear exit is possible, with caution, in the 2nd bay.. ISSUE: The cutouts from road-to-pathway are misaligned with the passenger doors. This makes it difficult for mobility-challenged people to exit the vehicle. Recommend you park your car away from the kerb as possible for passenger exit. NOTE: Thos who place their wheelchair in the boot, use the 2nd spot. The 1st spot may have another car park behind you and block access to your boot.
Standard parking bays. Option for LEFT and RIGHT-hand-side exit. Rear exit will require extreme caution. ISSUE: Very often occupied. However, there are several 'courtesy' spots adjacent that may be useful.
Enables good access to the bottle shop, which includes a "wombat" crossing from car-park to shop entrance. RIGHT-hand-side vehicle exit as plenty of room. Real vehicle access is in the main thoroughfare of the carpark and requires high caution.
Two disabled carparks near the Hill Street Bus Interchange. Plenty of room for a choice of LEFT or RIGHT-hand-exit. Smooth pathway from carpark to footpath. Rear vehicle exit is suitable but exercise caution.
Enables wheelchair users to use a free electric BBQ. It is undercover to protect users from sun. A concrete pathway connects from the carpark to the BBQ and the accessible picnic table. NO DISABLED TOILET NEARBY
The picnic table enables a wheelchair users to scoot under the table-top. A concrete pathway ensures stable ground for any mobility device or impaired walker. However, there is: 1. NO shade. 2. Table is small, perhaps 2-3 persons max. A concrete pathway connects from the carpark to the BBQ and the accessible picnic table. NO DISABLED TOILET NEARBY
This ramp enables wheelchair and wheelie-walker access to the beach. Due to weather, tides and other ocean factors, the transition from the ramp to the beach *may* at times not be suitable for access. IF YOU HAVE ISSUES WITH ACCESS, PLEASE ASK THE LIFEGUARD FOR ASSISTANCE!
This pathway should be avoided for: 1. Wheelchairs. 2. Wheelie-walkers. 3. Falls-risk 4. Weak walker. *TAKE ALTERNATIVE PATH on the RIGHT-hand-side of the toilets. ISSUES: 1. A small lip between bricks and cement pathway is deceiving to the eye: it is bigger than it looks! Trip hazard. 2. Steepness is deceiving to the eye: It is steep and can be slippery in wet.
Gradual gradient suitable for electric wheelchairs. Be cautious in wet weather as bricks may be slightly slippery.
*CURRENTLY OUT OF OPERATION* Council has removed the beach mat. No date has been provided for its return. The pathway ends at a pile of debris, and the soft sand is not suitable for mobility challenged.
*DO NOT USE* No mobility device or mobility-challenged person should use this pathway! The path crosses the path of a steep ramp used by the Surf Life Saving Club for vehicles. The wheels of wheelchairs may unexpectedly turn towards the down ramp. The ramp is too steep for most electric wheelchairs to navigate.
It looks fine at first glance, BUT BEWARE YOU GET STUCK! Stairs or a very thin ramp. Tight turning circle that wheelchairs and many wheelie-walkers will not be able to navigate.
Good width pathway, and smooth for walkers. However, vehicles often block passage for wheelchairs and wheelie-walkers. ALTERNATIVE ROUTES AVAILABLE
Superb new pathway for all-abilities. Unfortunately, they put sandstone blocks in the middle, impeding mobility-scooters, wheelchairs but is OK for wheelie-walkers.
This is a modern wide pathway with gentle slope. Perfect for wheelchairs and wheelie-walkers.
This is a very narrow pathway. It is slightly bumpy. Cars park their ends over the pathway making it extremely narrow
Beach is only accessible via stairs.
Gentle slope as possible, wide and smooth path.
The turn is sharp, the path narrows so dramatically that wheelchair and wheelie-walkers may get stuck (it has happened before!). The path leading to this is also quite steep.
Whilst the area designated for crossing is in itself okay, there are several things to note: 1. The pathway access on the CBD side of this is inaccessible to wheelchairs and most wheelie-walkers. 2. The speed of traffic exiting the round-about is excessive and this area is not highly visible to traffic turning into this part of the road. 3. Unevenness of road surface is a trips risk, and falling here could cause you to fall into on-coming traffic. 4. You will need to take the "long-way" around the surf-life-saving club (pictured), and at least one route is hazardous (see other entries on this map for details) DO NOT BE DECEIVED - THIS AREA IS DANGEROUS
An old toilet block, so it is what it is. But for its age, not bad. Okay for wheelie-walkers, may be manageable with smaller wheelchairs. A big issue is how to access the toilet block! One access is too steep, another is too bumpy and narrow, and the final option is a long walk around the out-side gym.
This ramp to the toilets and pathways is very steep and may not be suitable for even mobility-scooters.
Be careful of the slant of the footpath when it crosses the driveway. Wheelchairs and wheelie-walkers may find their wheels suddenly turn... Further on, the footpath narrows dramatically, challenging for even wheelie-walkers. Pathway is almost perpetually covered with garden debris. There are numerous trip-hazards. Ironically, this leads to a disability elevator! The entrance to the elevator is poor and caution is highly recommended.
Allows for exit on RIGHT-hand-side. Adjacent to a cut-out to allow access from road-to-footpath. Rear-vehicle access is possible as there is low traffic flow that tends to move slowly. However, always exercise care (as is not purpose builtfor rear-exiting)
As the sign says, the nearest disability toilet is the Surf Lifesaving Club. NOTE: The toilet at Surf Lifesaving Club is an old block not accessible by standard electric wheelchairs. Pathway access to that toilet block can be checked on this map....
World-class ramps for all-abilities. *MAY ALLOW ACCESS TO BEACH - HOWEVER THE SAND SHIFTS SO PLEASE ASK A FRIEND TO DO A PRE-CHECK* [The final path to the beach is narrow and without a railing... if you cannot easily reverse your wheelchair or make a tight-turn around in your wheelie-walker, a pre-check is highly recommended) GOOD FEATURES: Wide pathways. Railings on both sides. Gentle slopes. Pathway lighting. HOWEVER, DO NOTE: 1. As the pathways age, trip hazards are appearing so do exercise caution for falls-risk persons. 2. There maybe some shallow puddles of water on occasions, but there is normally enough space to navigate around them, 3. Some turns are inexplicably narrow, so may be challenging for some larger electric wheelchairs and mobility-scooters to navigate.
Access to beach. Ask a friend to pre-check the sand levels before venturing to this pathway. *MAY ALLOW ACCESS TO BEACH - HOWEVER THE SAND SHIFTS SO PLEASE ASK A FRIEND TO DO A PRE-CHECK* [The final path to the beach is narrow and without a railing... if you cannot easily reverse your wheelchair or make a tight-turn around in your wheelie-walker, a pre-check is highly recommended)
Just look at how these pathways suddenly change direction, narrows and is replete with trip hazards. It could fool vision-impaired people to continue flowing the line of the footpath and fall onto the road. This has been witnessed during events when crowd numbers block view of the footpath. *EVEN ABLED-BODIED PEOPLE TRIP HERE* Also, can be scary for electric wheelchair users and mobility-scooters to navigate this odd design. When full of crowds, it's just downright a serious accident waiting to happen.
Too steep. Risk of wheelchair tipping or lacking power.
Handy location, right outside the Sailing Club entrance. 2 spaces, offering exit on either LEFT or RIGHT and vehicle. Quiet cul-de-sac so allows for rear-vehicle exit with caution. NOTE: There is a poorly built transition from carpark to footpath. Beware as this is a trip hazard.
2 spaces with exit on either RIGHT or LEFT hand side. NOTE: there is seamless transition to footpath. But there is an annoying sign in the middle! Hopefully you can navigate around it. It is a quiet cul-de-sac and may allow for rear vehicle exit with high-caution but there are better locations around.
Not accessible by modern electricc wheelchairs or mobility scooters as the door is narrow. Otherwise, the ramp is acceptable for wheelie-walkers.
Historic building that only has steps. Beware for falls risk as steps are narrow?
A wide range of community activities occur here. However, there are stairs that are old, narrow and falls-risk for the mobility-challenged.
All aspects of this facility are world-class for disabled access, however there will be an issue for MOBILITY-SCOOTERS. ACCESS: 1. Elevator: will take most electric wheelchairs. OR FOR LARGER DEVICES: 2. Side-entrance if your mobility device is too large for the elevator. However, note there are sharp turns in the ramp that may not be suitable for all devices.
Is fully accessible. All cinemas have special spaces for wheelchairs, except one however this theatre still has space which could accommodate a wheelchair if you really need to see a film there. Does NOT accept Companion Cards. Does discount for Pension Card holders.
A ramp suitable for electric wheelchairs. However, may be tight turning circle for mobility scooters. NOTES: (1) This side-entrance will likely be locked and un-manned. You will need to make prior arrangements. (2) Often there is a vehicle parked in the loading bay, but you might still be able to drop-off a wheelchair user if careful - otherwise walk through the car park.
1 of 2 bays. Undercover, wide space on both driver and passenger sides. Not suitable for rear-exit, but can be accommodated within the precinct.
Although spoken about as a temporary closure, this elevator has been out of action for approximately 2-years. There is a ramp available as an alternative but is not universally accessible so *beware*
The pathway takes you from the carpark to the entrance of the club. It is narrow, changing and high gradient, sharp turns that may be challenging for electric wheelchairs.
Older style disabled toilet, fortunately with modern inclusions. Door is a swing door with light touch. Hand rial on RIGHT hand side of toilet.
Two spaces, allowing for a wide berth on either LEFT only, or both LEFT and RIGHT hand side of vehicle. Located in a cul-de-sac carpark, may allow for rear-vehicle exit while exercising caution. Right in front is a cutout (chevron) to the footpath (pictured),
This park is modern, with wide smooth pathways. The are is slightly hilly, but the pathway meanders gently up and down. BBQ suitable for wheelchair users. Picnic table suitable for wheelchair users soon to be installed in 2025.
2 bays, 1 offering both LEFT and RIGHT exit, the other only LEFT. In a quiet road so might allow rear-vehicle exit with caution.
Has gentle walk-in to pool. Also has a wheelchair friendly pool entry with railing. NOTE: There is a mobility chair available for use for free ASK THE LIFE GUARDS! ALSO: charging for mobility scooters also available.
Finish at Ocean Brew for LUNCH
Public pool: 1. Entrance 2. Hoist 3. All-Abilities Room (A Change Place) 4. Car park
Proposed location OF NEW DISABILITY TOILET?
Potential conversion into a disability toilet
1. BBQ for wheelchair 2. Tables for wheelchair 3. Tables and seating for aged
How suitable is the grass surface for wheelie-walkers and falls-risks persons?
Real metrics compiled from Michael Page's KML map audits across Yeppoon and Emu Park:
Total on-ground locations checked and logged in the region.
Positive exemplars showing fully accessible and compliant facilities.
Public facilities audited for locks, support rails, and space width.
Pedestrian walkways and beach accesses audited for safety hazards.
Dedicated spaces audited for safe boarding and path connections.
Imagine planning a simple trip to the local shops, only to find you cannot use the toilet, make it up the steps because there is no ramp, get home because your accommodation is too far away, use the pathway because it is absent, safely cross the street, find an appropriate parking space because it is full, use the elevator because it is broken, or get through the front door. For thousands of people with disability and ageing individuals, this is a daily reality. See the statistics here.
The unTRAPPED framework highlights seven critical physical barriers that determine whether a person can actively participate in society or is forced into isolation. True community access is not a luxury; it is a fundamental human right.
Accessible bathrooms ensure dignity, health, and the ability to stay out for longer than a few hours.
Step-free entryways allow wheelchair users, mobility aid users, and parents with prams to enter safely.
Inclusive housing and public venues allow everyone to stay, visit, and live comfortably.
Smooth, wide and clear walkways prevent trips, falls and forced detours into dangerous traffic.
Dedicated, wider spaces near entrances are vital for loading equipment and reducing painful transit distances.
Reliable lifts bridge the gap between floors, opening up multi-level businesses, medical centres and transport hubs.
Automatic or lightweight doors ensure that entering a building does not require physical struggle or reliance on strangers.
When a community lacks these seven essentials, it effectively traps its most vulnerable citizens at home. By fixing these structural gaps, we transform public spaces from obstacle courses into welcoming environments. Ensuring universal access fosters independence, boosts local economies and builds a stronger, more connected community for everyone.
High-impact examples from Michael's audits that highlight severe accessibility failures alongside achieved successes.
The beach accessibility mat has been completely removed by the local council with no known return date. The concrete access ramp now terminates abruptly at a pile of coastal debris and soft sand, trapping wheelchair and wheelie-walker users and preventing access to the water.
This historic hall hosts vital community events, yet it remains inaccessible. The entry stairs are old, narrow, and steep, presenting a severe falls risk to mobility-challenged residents. The lack of a ramp forces wheelchair users to enter via the rear carpark cargo loading bay when open.
A model of what is possible when access is prioritised. All public facilities and chambers are world-class, featuring a spacious elevator and smooth, gradual ramp transitions. It demonstrates that accessible design can be achieved seamlessly within the Capricorn region.
Man with brain cancer in wheelchair flips over on Farnborough Road and is hospitalised.
A woman in a wheelchair with a permanent physical disability flips her wheelchair in the multi-storey car park. Ambulances called.
An elderly man trips on a rough paving brick in James Street near the pharmacy. A bleeding head injury is observed and passers-by assist.
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