An award-recognised accessibility plan is guiding new Changing Places facilities across Caboolture, Burpengary, Bribie Island and South Pine to support residents with higher support needs.
Recognition for Regional Accessibility Planning
City of Moreton Bay’s Changing Places Network Plan was publicly acknowledged in November 2025 for its approach to improving access for people with high support needs. The plan was developed through consultation with community members, service providers and specialists and is the first of its kind prepared by a local government in Australia.
Why These Facilities Matter
Changing Places amenities support people who cannot use standard accessible toilets. Each facility includes specialised features such as a height-adjustable adult change table, ceiling hoist, peninsular toilet, privacy screen and, in some instances, a shower.
The facilities address concerns including restricted fluid intake, prolonged use of soiled clothing, changing on bathroom floors and unsafe manual lifting, which may affect both individuals and carers. Findings from national reporting highlight higher rates of social isolation, loneliness and access difficulties among people with disability, reinforcing the need for appropriate public amenities.
Existing Network Including South Pine
As of July 2024, three Changing Places locations were operating across the region: South Pine Indoor Sports Centre, Redcliffe Library and Albany Creek Aquatic and Leisure Centre. These form the base of a long-term rollout guided by the network plan.
New Facilities for Caboolture, Burpengary and Bribie Island
Several future locations have been identified:
- Burpengary Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre, with completion planned for 2026
- Woorim Beach on Bribie Island, proposed to open by late 2025
- Caboolture Pool and Fitness Centre
- Caboolture Regional Environmental Education Centre
Additional future facilities are planned for Centenary Lakes, Pine Rivers Park and Suttons Beach.
Planning for Future Demand
The plan responds to a projected increase in residents with profound or severe disability, with estimates reaching 52,000 people by 2041.
Expanding access in Caboolture, Burpengary, Bribie Island and South Pine supports long-term participation in sport, recreation, education and community events.
Next Steps
The network plan will continue to guide staged delivery of new facilities, with Bribie Island’s Woorim Beach site scheduled for completion in late 2025 and Burpengary following in 2026. Caboolture locations remain in development as part of broader accessibility upgrades across the region.
Published 11-Dec-2025
Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay
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