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Changing Places
in Perth
L
akeside Joondalup
has delivered the first
accredited Changing Places
facility in a Western Australian
shopping centre, creating better
access to retail experiences for
people with disabilities.
Changing Places are secure, clean
facilities for people with disability
who need space and assistance when
L-R: Lakeside Joondalup Centre Manager Gemma Hannigan, carer Sarah Murphy,
Marissa Florias, and Minister Stephen Dawson at the opening.
using the bathroom.
located in Joondalup, a northern which differs from an accessible
Disability Services, Stephen Dawson suburb of Perth. The Lakeside public toilet with several additional
MLC, said Changing Places facilities Joondalup Changing Places facility is features,” she said.
enable many people to more actively located within the Ground Level Food participate in community life. Court, adjacent Station Square.
Western Australian Minister for
“Changing Places are fully
Lakeside Joondalup Shopping
Marissa Florias, 29, has cerebral
palsy and often ventures to Lakeside
Joondalup as part of her leisure
activities with Rocky Bay Duncraig.
accessible public toilets with change City centre manager Gemma tables and hoists for people with Hannigan said Lendlease is disability and their carers to use when committed to providing an inclusive Joondalup and going to the Coffee
out in the community,” he said. shopping experience for customers. Club and Food Court and having
Lakeside Joondalup Shopping
City is a major shopping centre
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“We are extremely proud that
we have delivered this facility
“I like buying clothes at Lakeside
lunch with my friends,” Marissa said.
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