Accessible Outdoors Program – recognising the value of inclusive outdoor spaces
ForestrySA has joined forces with the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Nature Play SA and SA Water to make the great outdoors more accessible to everyone.
Through a partnership with community organisation Bedford Group, the Accessible Outdoors Program has been launched with a program of outdoor activities in parks, reservoirs and forests to assist people living with a disability to spend time outdoors. This innovative program is dedicated to breaking down barriers and helping to foster a deeper connection to nature.
A range of facilitated activities for people living with a disability or mobility issues have been made available through this program, including guided walks, fossicking, cooking on a campfire and learning camping skills and wildflower identification.
One of the core elements of the program is to raise awareness about the barriers faced by some visitors to public open spaces, and we want to provide an opportunity for people to share their experiences and offer insights on the challenges and obstacles they face. This valuable feedback will inform how we can improve approaches to accessibility within outdoor areas, to ensure as many people as possible can enjoy these amazing natural spaces.
To find out more about the Accessible Outdoors Program, visit Bedford Group’s website here or contact us!
You can find out more about accessibility in our forests, here.
