Brisbane, a city that prides itself on adventure, culture and inclusion for all. Brisbane is more than just a beautiful destination—it’s a place where everyone can enjoy amazing experiences, catered for all-abilities. We at What Ability are here to make sure our participants have the opportunity to create memories that last a lifetime, from accessible outdoor adventures to sensory-friendly attractions.
These Brisbane recommendations are perfect for NDIS participants working towards their goals! We’re looking at venues that provide a fun and inclusive environment that promote:
- Social interaction
- Skill development
- Community engagement
We are here to highlight the hidden gems and must-see attractions to make your days-out in Brisbane as fun-filled and inclusive as possible. So without further ado, here are our favourite accessible activities for you to enjoy in Brisbane this Spring!
AND if you haven’t already, you can sign up with the What Ability Foundation to unlock your first experience!
Variety Livvi’s Place Playground
📍 Hawthorne Park, 100 Riding Rd, Hawthorne QLD 4171
A playground for all ages and abilities, Variety Livvi’s Place Playground leads the way in endorsing inclusive play. The play space ensures people of all abilities can play and learn in a safe environment alongside friends and family.
The playground was designed in tandem with the NSW Government’s ‘Everyone Can Play’ guidelines, created to ensure play spaces are inclusive for all abilities.
So what entails an ‘inclusive play space’?
An inclusive play space caters for all-abilities and is specifically designed for kids and adults with Autism as well as vision, hearing and mobility impairments. The playground is built-in with colour and textural changes in the playground, musical sculptures which exhibit vibrations and sounds, and is also equipped with a ‘Sway Fun’ swing for people in wheelchairs.
Variety Livvi’s Place Playground in Brisbane is located in Hawthorne, thirteen minutes from the heart of Brisbane’s CBD. They have accessible toilets located on the opposite side of the playing field and an electric barbeque, sheltered picnic tables, bench seats and grassy open space, making for endless fun in the sun with friends.
iFLY Indoor Skydiving
📍 395 Hamilton Rd, Chermside QLD 4032
Ever dreamed of experiencing the thrill of freefall without jumping out of an aeroplane? Welcome to the exhilarating world of indoor skydiving, where you can feel the rush of flight in a state-of-the-art wind tunnel, located in Chermside 10 km north of Brisbane’s CBD.
iFLY Indoor Skydiving allows people of all abilities to take to the skies assisted by world-class instructors to make your time learning in the skies as fun and safe as possible. Your instructor will guide you through a pre flight tutorial, starting with a mandatory training video. They will also make sure the flight suit is properly fitted and all signals are communicated to make the experience effortless and safe. After your tutorial is finished, you will enter the wind tunnel and experience the freedom and thrill of indoor skydiving.
The iFLY venues are accessible throughout, including wheelchair-friendly entrances, elevator access, accessible bathrooms, open floor plans, and accessible parking locations nearby. It is also important to note that some flyers have been able to access NDIS Funding to participate in indoor skydiving, making it a regular social activity for many.
Archie Brothers
📍 30 King St, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
Visiting an arcade is like taking a joyful trip back in time, where the clinking of tokens and the beeps of vintage games set the stage for endless entertainment yet, Archie Brothers by Fun Lab is far from your everyday arcade.
Prepare to be dazzled and delighted by a spectacle for all ages and all abilities. This fan favourite arcade has easy access to bowling, laser tag, VR experiences, as well as Dodgem Cars! In our opinion, it’s a fun-filled destination for all ages – thank you Funlab crew!
Archie Brothers also accepts Companion Cards and offers free bowling, laser tag & arcades for carers. To help make the venue more accessible, they offer all-day discounted bowling, laser tag and game cards to all people with a disability.
Archie Brothers in Brisbane is located in Bowen Hills, a 9 mins drive from Brisbane’s CBD.
Looking for more fun in Brisbane with your support worker? Follow us on socials or if you’re a What Ability participant, check out our activity planners here.
If you’re keen to know more about how What Ability can support your needs, head to our website or call the team on 1300 358 714. Our Brisbane team can’t wait to hear from you!
