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Phillip Island Clubhouse accessibility upgraded through Tiny Towns Fund grant

A Tiny Towns Fund grant enabled safe access upgrades at Phillip Island Boardriders Clubhouse, including new concrete pathways. This project improves accessibility, community pride, and inclusion while showcasing a Bunurong mural.

By news@gippsland - 17th January 2025 - Back to News

Community members are enjoying safer and easier access to the Phillip Island Board riders Clubhouse , thanks to a grant from the Tiny Towns Fund. Entering the clubhouse was once a tripping hazard, due to the uneven gravel and old paved paths surrounding the building.

The clubhouse's uneven paths were replaced with accessible concrete pathways, enhancing safety, mobility aid access, and showcasing a Bunurong mural

Accessible clubhouse upgrade

These gravel and paved paths have now been replaced by a new concrete ramp and pathways that wrap around the building, meaning that multiple community members who need mobility aids, such as wheelchairs, walkers and canes, are able to access the clubhouse safely for their regular gatherings.

Joanna O'Reilly Stubbs, Treasurer of the Executive Committee, said she wanted to find a solution that allowed safe access for everyone in the community, regardless of ability or age. "The project addressed the need for community members of all abilities to be able to access and enjoy the Clubhouse easily. It has also increased pride in the clubhouse amongst the community, which was an unanticipated benefit," Ms O'Reilly Stubbs said.

Pathway boosts inclusion

The new path which wraps around the building, allows people to see and admire the Bunurong Traditional Owner mural painted by Steve Parker, featured on a side wall. The bonus for the club is the increased opportunities for community inclusion and being able to connect with and engage more with locals.

"We're very much enjoying the new path - it has been a game changer for our Clubhouse," said Ms O'Reilly Stubbs. Delivering for our tiny towns is just one of the ways we're making regional Victoria a better place to live, work, stay and play. For more information, visit the Tiny Towns Fund.

Pictures from Regional Development Victoria website.

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