Author: Nicky
Build Solutions for EVERYONE
Inclusive tech starts with challenging the “default user” mindset When we design digital solutions, the simplistic approach is often to start by defining user personas, a common practice in marketing and communications to help target the desired user base. But one assumption shows up more often than we realise – the idea of a “default
Braille in Public Spaces: Why It Matters
A supporter recently shared a video by Molly Burke, a blind advocate and digital creator. In it, she stands outside a Female Ambulant Toilet at Guide Dogs Australia, showing a braille and tactile map legend designed to help blind users find their way.
Victory! TGSI Installed at Ivanhoe Station
Compliance, Human Rights, Ivanhoe Station, Public Transport, Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI)After months of tireless advocacy, Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI) have now been installed at Ivanhoe Station – a huge win for accessibility and inclusion in our community.
Accessibility Update: Ivanhoe Station Works Scheduled for 30 May – 1 June
Compliance, Human Rights, Ivanhoe Station, Public Transport, Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI)Ivanhoe Station will see some disruptions next weekend due to scheduled maintenance. From 1pm Friday 30 May to 10pm Sunday 1 June, temporary car park closures will be in place. Additionally, from 9pm Friday 30 May to last service Sunday 1 June, buses will replace trains on the Hurstbridge Line between Clifton Hill and Eltham.
Accessibility Milestone: Ivanhoe Train Station
Compliance, Human Rights, Ivanhoe Station, Public Transport, Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI)After years of advocacy and a concerted community campaign, we’re pleased to share that Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI) will be installed at Ivanhoe Station next month, May 2025. This announcement follows a meeting this morning with Hon. Gabrielle Williams MP, Minister for Transport Infrastructure, and Hon. Anthony Carbines MP, Ivanhoe’s local member of Parliament
Website Accessibility: Design Perspective, Part 1
Creating this website has been a deeply rewarding experience. I’ve been delivering digital solutions for over a decade, primarily working with small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Unfortunately, accessibility isn’t always a priority when budgets are limited. Although I’m not formally trained in accessibility (a11y) or WCAG compliance, I’ve always made an effort to incorporate basic