Changing Places Toilet Facilities
Modus Australia brings a wealth of experience and a profound understanding of the Changing Places Restrooms requirements, having successfully implemented these facilities across Australia.
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What is a Changing Places facility?
Standard accessible toilets do not meet the needs of over 200,000 Australians with profound disabilities. A Changing Places facility fills this gap by providing a larger, fully equipped space for people who cannot use a toilet independently.
To achieve accreditation and provide true dignity, every facility must feature:
- 12sqm minimum floor space: (3m x 4m) allowing ample room for the user and two carers.
- Ceiling track hoist: A constant-charging system providing full room coverage.
- Adult-sized change table: Height-adjustable to ensure safe transfers and prevent carer injury.
- Peninsular toilet: Centrally positioned with space on both sides for assistance.
- Privacy screen: A retractable screen to maintain user dignity.
Why Choose Modus?
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Proven Experience Since 1999
25+ years of public toilet infrastructure success, with deep compliance knowledge.
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Funding Support
We offer expert guidance to secure project funding for Changing Places.
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Tailored Design
We handle design, engineering and compliance, without the external consultants.
100% Funding for Beaches & National Parks
Local Government Areas with Inclusive Beaches or National Parks can access up to 100% funding for CP builds. Reach out and Modus can help with your application.
“Modus supported Ballina through the entire Changing Places project, from tailored design to accreditation. Their guidance, detail, and collaboration helped us achieve the Highly Commended award.”
Your Roadmap to Delivery
Delivering a compliant Changing Places facility involves specific funding, engineering, and accreditation hurdles. We streamline this journey with a clear process:
- Needs & Funding: Identify gaps and secure grants.
- Site & Design: Select an accessible site & engage a CP Assessor.
- Manufacture: Off-site construction for minimal disruption.
- Accreditation: Final inspection and handover.
We’ve created a complete guide to help councils and project managers navigate every step in detail.
Changing Places Projects
Glenthorne National Park, SA
- Fully compliant Changing Places 1B facility
- Timber-clad exterior in Silvertop Ash to blend with park
- Custom utility integration for remote site
- Accessible pathway design from carpark to facility
This Changing Places facility ensures that everyone, regardless of ability, can enjoy Glenthorne’s beauty and connect with nature.
This Changing Places bathrooms is critical to making sure that everyone in the community can use the bathroom and feel included
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from a standard accessible toilet?
While universal access toilets (AS1428) meet many needs, people with profound disabilities require significant personal assistance for toileting, changing, or showering. Changing Places facilities ensure dignity and inclusion for these individuals by providing an adult-sized changing table, a ceiling hoist, and adequate space for two people to assist. These features go beyond basic accessibility to ensure everyone can safely enjoy activities like visiting a park or attending community events.
How does Modus control the project cost?
Modus provides a fixed-price prefabricated solution, handling engineering and compliance in-house to reduce consultant fees and prevent the cost blowouts common in custom brick builds.Read about Prefab vs Concrete here.
We also assist with accessing grant funding, which can be a massive cost saver.Who manages accreditation?
Accreditation is governed by Changing Places Australia. A registered assessor must approve the design before construction and verify the finished build. Once accredited, your facility is listed on the National Public Toilet Map and ready for community use.
How can our council secure the 100% funding mentioned?
100% funding is available for Inclusive Beaches and National Parks. Modus helps by providing shovel-ready designs for grant applications. See our guides for 2026 funding and beach-specific grants.
When is a Changing Places facility mandatory?
Under the NCC 2019 (Vol 1) DtS Part F2.9 (as adopted by each state/territory), an Accessible Adult Change Facility (AACF) is required in certain new or redeveloped public buildings when these triggers apply:
- Shopping centres (Class 6) with design occupancy ≥ 3,500
- Stadia / sports venues (Class 9b) with design occupancy ≥ 35,000
- Indoor aquatic facilities where the main pool perimeter is ≥ 70 m (in relevant Class 9b venues)
- Museums / art galleries (and the like) with design occupancy ≥ 1,500
- Theatres (and the like) with design occupancy ≥ 1,500
- Passenger-use areas of airport terminal buildings (domestic/international public transport services)
The technical layout/equipment requirements are in NCC 2019 Specification F2.9, which is based on the Changing Places Technical Standard. Note: NCC compliance (AACF) is not the same thing as “Changing Places” accreditation.
Background / policy rationale: ABCB Final RIS – Adult change facilities in public buildings.
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