Making the built environment
inclusive for all. Explore our Services

Access Studio helps project teams design spaces that genuinely work for everyone. Through specialist access consulting and hands-on, responsive advice, we deliver accessible and inclusive outcomes, partnering with diverse clients who share our commitment to making the built environment inclusive for all.

Accessibility Matters

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Of Australians with disability experience difficulty accessing buildings, venues, locations or facilities.

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Of people are hypersensitive to light and/or noise.

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Of injury hospitalisations among pregnant, Australian women were due to falls, 17% of these occurred on stairs or steps.

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Of Australians use a language other than English at home.

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Our Expertise

Performance
Solution Reports

Develops alternative compliance solutions to address NCC accessibility requirements where Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions cannot be met or are not the most appropriate pathway.

Design Evaluation
Reports

Reviews project documentation against relevant access requirements, identifying compliance risks and practical opportunities to improve accessibility and usability.

CPTED
Assessments

Applies Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles to identify safety risks and recommend practical strategies for safer, more welcoming environments.

CPD
Presentations

Delivers practical accessibility training and Continuing Professional Development presentations tailored to built environment professionals and project teams.

Construction
Sign-Offs

Provides independent verification that completed works align with applicable disability access requirements, approved documentation and relevant accessibility standards.

Product
Development

Reviews products through an accessibility and usability lens, identifying barriers and recommending practical design improvements for a wider range of users.

Accessibility
Audits

Assesses existing buildings, facilities and sites to identify access barriers, compliance issues and practical opportunities for improvement.

Town Planning
Reports

Provides accessibility advice to support planning submissions, addressing key access considerations relevant to the proposed development and approval pathway.

Access
Management Plans

Develops practical strategies for managing accessibility across buildings, facilities, sites and operating environments.

Changing Places
Assessments

Assesses Changing Places facilities against relevant requirements, including layout, equipment, circulation and usability for people with complex support needs.

SDA
Assessments

Assesses Specialist Disability Accommodation across all SDA design categories to support compliant, practical and appropriate housing outcomes.

Access Studio provides accessibility consulting across a broad range of sectors and NCC building classes, supporting project teams from early design advice through to construction sign off.

Our experience includes residential, mixed use, commercial, industrial, health and aged care, education, hospitality and tourism, community, entertainment, government, public realm and open space projects.

We tailor our advice to the sector, project stage and approval pathway, helping clients address access requirements while balancing compliance, design intent and practical project outcomes.

Our Difference

At every stage, our advice is shaped by the people who will ultimately access, navigate and experience the space.

Specialist access expertise

Specialist access expertise

Experienced advice across sectors, building classes and project stages.

A team built for complex projects

A team built for complex projects

The capacity to support multi-stage work, not just one-off reviews.

Practical project advice

Practical project advice

Clear, project-specific guidance that gives clients the confidence to move forward.

Collaborative partnerships

Collaborative partnerships

A responsive, approachable team that works with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.

Balanced outcomes

Balanced outcomes

Advice that considers compliance, accessibility, design intent and practical project requirements.

Our Reviews

Hear directly from the clients and project teams we work with.

5.0 Rating
Based on 6 Reviews
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Darcy Kay
1 week ago
The team at Access Studios offer a valuable and sensible perspective across all projects. I've found their collaborative approach and clearly articulated reasoning vital in making the right decisions for our clients. They ensure we are striving for the best outcomes on our projects. Chris is a star within the business, and always makes the time for weird and wonderful ideas. Would strongly recommend the team at Access Studios for your accessibility consulting needs.
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Emily Lapira
1 week ago
Access Studio has been a valued consultant across multiple fitout projects. They are consistently responsive, proactive in identifying and resolving issues, and always willing to assist the broader project team. Thank you to Chris and the team for always being so friendly and easy to deal with!
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Michael Klonaris
1 week ago
I've had great experiences working with the Access Studio. They are always prompt, professional and readily available to provide assistance when needed. Their responsiveness, expertise and willingness to help with our projects are greatly appreciated. Highly recommend their services.
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Tharani
4 years ago
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David Goss
4 years ago
We've worked with Access Studio on various projects and their expertise has been invaluable. In each case we have dealt with the team, they have been able to come up with a practical and efficient solution to some complex layouts.
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Adam Blunt
4 years ago