Accessibility and Inclusion in Tourism Digital Conference

Looking to grow your business? Learn more about how making your business more accessible and inclusive will bring opportunities for growth and the steps you can take to get you there. 

Kempsey Shire Council has 30 free spots each day for local businesses to attend virtually the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Conference in the Asia Pacific (AITCAP).

An Australia wide event, AITCAP will be streamed online from 12 noon each day.

Right here in the heart of Kempsey, on the final day of the conference, join professional athlete Ellie Cole - one of Australia's most accomplished Paralympians - for a conversation on her experiences with Accessible travel, at the Country University Centre, followed by a networking happy hour. 

You can see the full program here

What’s on

Day 1 Tuesday 17 May (online) 12 noon

• The why and how of accessible and inclusive tourism
• Letting people know you are accessible & inclusive: Start with your website
• Customer Service unlocks accessible & inclusive tourism
• City of Newcastle - Disability Inclusion Action Plan
• Finding simple and inexpensive solutions for small businesses

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Day 2 Thursday 19 May (online) 12 noon

• How to step up your game as an accommodation provider?
• BindiMaps - Making indoor spaces 100% accessible
• How to step up your game for travellers with hidden disabilities?
• How to step up your game as an food & beverage provider?
• What are the ways you can help Assistance Dog Handlers plan for an enjoyable holiday in the tourism sector?

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Day 3 Tuesday 24 May (online) from noon

• Tourism Australia - A national strategy
• Promoting accessible regional destinations in Australia
• Inclusive Tourism - Creating accessible destinations with local councils
• From one accessible & inclusive business to a destination with end-to-end accessibility
• Creating a network to advocate for accessible & inclusive tourism in destinations
• Access and Marketing in the visitor economy

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Day 4 Thursday 26 May (online or in person at Country University Centre) from noon

• Discovering Queensland's Sunshine Coast by wheelchair
• Supported Travel eXperiences - Personalised travel experiences in Asia-Pacific
• Beaches as an accessible & inclusive destination
• Sharing accessible & inclusive destinations in South Korea through videos
• New Zealand as an accessible & inclusive destination
• KEYNOTE - Planning your next inclusive adventure in Asia-Pacific

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Day 4 Thursday 26 May Networking Event 4pm - 6pm (in person at Country University Centre)

Guest speaker Ellie Cole

Following the wrap up of Day 4, attendees are invited to enjoy a networking event at the Country University Centre in Kempsey from 4pm – 6pm with guest speaker, Ellie Cole.  Ellie is one of Australia’s most accomplished Paralympians. Holding an OAM, and 15 Paralympic medals, Ellie has achieved great success.

Ellie was three when her right leg was amputated due to a life-threatening sarcoma cancer. Rather than dwell on the loss, Ellie used the experience to spur her incredible ability to overcome adversity. In 2012, following success at the London Paralympics, Ellie suffered a double shoulder reconstruction and faced the possibility of never swimming again. Rather than give up, Ellie fought hard and continued to swim. She is now the World Record Holder in the 4 x 100m freestyle relay. Competing in Rio in 2016, Ellie walked away with 6 medals from the 6 swimming events she took part in. Ellie most recently won Cosmopolitan Magazine’s ‘Sportswoman of the Year’ and was listed in the Westpac 100 Women of Influence. As a speaker, Ellie combines her incredibly motivating story with her sense of humour to deliver a resonating story that audiences are inspired by.

Get Day 4 tickets to the Network Event

 

Tickets normally cost between $50 and $100 per person to attend however, Kempsey Shire Council is supporting the event offering 30 free tickets each day for local businesses to attend. The networking event will be catered. 

 

 

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