The Australian Government wants to make sure air travel is accessible for people with disability.

The new aviation-specific disability standards will address barriers to air travel and protect the rights of people with disability.

Join this information session to learn more about the consultation process so far, what’s included in the consultation paper and how to share your views through the submission process.

Who should attend?

The event is open to anyone a part of an organisation that represents and supports people with disability with an interest in accessible air travel, and the process for the aviation disability standards consultation paper.  

What is the information session about?

The Australian Government has developed a consultation paper which outlines different options for the new standards.

These options have been co-designed with people with disability and developed in consultation with industry.

Co-design partners will present during the webinar on their role and involvement in the co-design process.

The session will also cover background on the Aviation White Paper, an overview of the consultation paper, and how you can make a submission.

The session will close with a facilitated Q&A panel to provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions.

How will the event run?

This information session will be held online via Zoom. It will run for 90 minutes.

This session is information-sharing only, but there will be an opportunity to ask questions about the consultation paper and process during the Q&A.

Accessibility

When you register, you will be asked to let us know any accessibility supports or needs you have for participating in this event.

If you have accessibility requirements, please tell us about them when you register. Auslan and live captioning will be available.

Support to register or attend

The Social Deck is coordinating the event on behalf of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts.

If you need help to register, please contact our email engage@thesocialdeck.com or phone 0458 228 142. 

Privacy

During the registration process, The Social Deck and/or the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts may collect your name, contact information, the name of your organisation (if applicable), and optional details such as your phone number, demographic information (e.g. age group, gender, location, cultural background, disability status), and accessibility requirements. If you join online via Teams, Teams will collect the name and email you enter when joining. You may choose to use a nickname and a non-identifying email address. 

We use this information to send event updates, ensure the session is inclusive and accessible and understand who we are hearing from. Non-identifying information you provide may be included in a report to the Australian Government. Teams sessions are not recorded unless clearly stated in advance and with your permission. 

All information is stored securely in Australia. You can choose what information to provide, and you may request to access or delete your personal information at any time. 

The Social Deck’s privacy policy is available on their website.  

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts privacy policy is available on their website.

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