Changing Places

Colac's first Changing Places facility opened on 6 June 2024.

Colac's Changing Places facility is located within the Memorial Square toilet block in Gellibrand Street, Colac.

Features of our Changing Place include:

A ceiling hoist

Hoist Safe Working Load is 250kg.
Please refer to operating instructions inside the facility.

A change table

Change table safe working load is a maximum load of 227kg.
The height of the change table is adjustable for your convenience and safety.
Please refer to operating instructions inside this facility.

Hoist

The hoist is compatible with any loop sling.
You will need to bring your own sling should you require the use of the hoist system. Only users and cares accustomed to hoisting should use the hoist.

For more information please visit the Changing Places website.

Access

People with disability can access the Changing Places facilities using a Master Locksmiths Access Key (MLAK). The MLAK system allows people with disability to access a range of public facilities across Australia.

To order a MLAK key, download the order form from the Master Locksmiths website.

Project Funding

The new facilities were funded by the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, the Victorian Government’s Changing Places Program and Colac Otway Shire.

Please report any cleaning or maintenance issues to Council by phone on 5232 9400 use the online Submit a Request form.

 

Accessible Public Toilets

Information about accessible public toilets in the Colac Otway Shire is available on the National Public Toilet Map app. 

Find out how to download the app here.