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A podcast talking about how accessible restaurants and cafés and other locations are to wheelchair users and other aides
About the podcast
This is a podcast show about how accessible businesses and buildings are to those who have mobility issues such as wheelchair users, people with mobility walkers and walking sticks and any other kind of mobility devices.
I take note of where I am and I check out the place that I’m currently in and look to see how accessible it is to people with mobility issues and then I’ll do a podcast episode about my experiences with this location which could be anywhere in Australia.
I live on the Mornington Peninsula region which is about an hour’s drive from the city of Melbourne so I’ve covered places in Melbourne and in my local area and also have covered plenty of other places while I’m on holidays somewhere else in Australia. So whenever I’m somewhere I’ll always take notes about how accessible the location is anywhere in Australia whenever I’m travelling somewhere.
I’m also a strong advocate and supporter of the Hidden Disability Sunflower Lanyard movement which originated from London in the United Kingdom in 2016. Where they created a sunflower lanyard for people with hidden disabilities such as autism, dementia, anxiety and several other disabilities that aren’t visible to everyone.
It’s getting recognised worldwide now including here in Australia where you can use it at airports, train stations, tourist attractions, shopping centres and stadiums and other public places such as libraries and businesses.
You can order a sunflower lanyard online by searching for the Hidden Disability Sunflower Lanyard and order it from the official website in your country.
You can follow me on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates by searching for Mobility Access Australia Podcast or clicking on the two links below
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on various podcast platforms so you’ll know when I post a new episode.
STICKERS FOR BUSINESSES
I recently designed a sticker that businesses can help create awareness of how accessible their business is which includes restaurants, cafes, venues, theatres, cinemas and also accommodation as well.
So keep a look out for the stickers I’ve placed at a few locations now which includes a stadium in Geelong and a motel in Albury on the NSW and Victoria border and many more locations will be added in the future so look out for them!
To apply these stickers onto the window or glass doors you will need to stick them on the inside of the glass as they are internal stickers.
Episodes
7 days ago
7 days ago
In season 4 episode 5 I’ll be talking about The Continental which has been the most famous landmark of Victoria’s sought-after seaside town of Sorrento since 1875. Retaining the beloved heritage character, the icon has been reimagined as a lifestyle precinct that brings a piece of luxury to everyone with a highly curated collection of experiences.
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
In today’s episode of season 4 episode 4 I’ll be talking about a cafe that I’ve been to several times over the past few years that was originally called Happiness First Cafe which has now been sold out of their Rosebud location and now only operating from the Mornington Library in Mornington. The new owner has taken over the location and has changed the name and it’s still a business that employs people with disabilities and it’s been open since April 2025 and it’s now called Heart It Forward Cafe and they are open 6 days a week from Monday to Saturday and they also have a breakfast available on Saturday mornings as well now. This cafe is actually the first official business that I’ve placed my stickers at now where it’s an accessible business as I’ve seen several customers in wheelchairs and other mobility aides.
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
In season 4 episode 3 I’ll be talking about a caravan park in Cowra in Central NSW that my parents and I stayed at for two nights in May 2025 while visiting a family friend.
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
In season 4 episode 2 I’ll be talking about a motel in Wangaratta near the border of Victoria and NSW which is a 45 minute drive from Wodonga the border city in Victoria near Albury which is a 10 minute drive away from Wodonga and then it’s a 2 hour 45 minute drive from Melbourne on the Hume Highway.
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
In today’s episode which is season 4 episode 1. I’ll be talking about the Caldermeade Farm and Cafe that I visited in middle of last year in 2024 while attending a market they were having there which is located a 11 minute drive from Tooradin and a 45 minute drive from Wonthaggi in South Gippsland in Victoria. They are also open 7 days a week during normal business hours until 4pm every day.
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
In this episode of season 3 episode 8. I’ll be talking about a dedicated disability cafe located in Rosebud and at the Mornington Library on the Mornington Peninsula. Their website is at www.happinessfirst.com.au and the Rosebud cafe is open Monday through to Saturday from 9am to 3pm and the Mornington Library cafe is open from Monday through to Friday from 9am to 2pm.
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
In this episode which is season 3 episode 7 I talk about two burger restaurants in Mornington, Victoria which are Schnitz and Betty’s Burgers which are both next door to each other in Main Street in Mornington and they are both fully accessible and both have accessible bathrooms as well. Both restaurants have other stores located throughout Australia but I’ve only been to my two local restaurants near where I live but I have been to two other locations of Betty’s Burgers one in Manly in Sydney and one in the city of Melbourne as well but their Mornington and Manly locations were both accessible.
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
The Rex Hotel is located on Northborne Avenue in Canberra and is located across from a light rail stop which is fully accessible at all light rail stops throughout the route in Canberra. There’s a dedicated disabled parking bay and a 24 hour reception desk where you can let them know you require disabled parking and parking is free.