Make accessibility decisions with confidence. We help Melbourne project teams interpret access obligations, resolve design issues early and document a practical path forward.
Access Solutions National (ASN) provides practical, accredited advice relating to the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA), the National Construction Code (NCC) and the AS 1428 suite of Australian Standards. Our advice is clearly documented and focused on workable outcomes.
Request a fee proposal or call 1300 276 222 to discuss your project.
Bring access thinking into the project early
Accessibility issues are easiest to solve before drawings are locked in and work reaches site. Our DDA consulting service identifies gaps, explains their significance and works constructively with your architect, certifier and wider team. The result is better coordination, fewer late surprises and places that welcome more people.
What our dda consultant melbourne service covers
- Design documentation review: We review relevant plans, schedules and details at agreed project stages and provide coordinated access comments.
- Existing-building advice: We assess current conditions, competing constraints and reasonable pathways for improving accessibility.
- Project support: We attend design meetings, respond to access queries and review proposed resolutions as the project develops.
How the service works
- Review: We examine the project brief, drawings, site conditions and key access risks.
- Advise: Your team receives concise, prioritised comments with practical recommendations.
- Verify: We review revisions or inspect completed work against the agreed access strategy.
Who we work with
Architects, developers, project managers, building owners, facility teams, councils and organisations planning fit-outs or refurbishments in Melbourne.
Why engage ASN?
- Accredited expertise: ASN consultants are qualified and Accredited Members of the Association of Consultants in Access Australia (ACAA).
- Established experience: ASN has provided disability access and inclusion advice since 2002.
- Lived experience: Director Dale Sheppard brings more than 20 years of lived experience of disability alongside academic qualifications and industry experience.
- Practical reporting: advice is written to help project teams understand the risk, requirement and recommended response.
- Independent advice: our focus is an accessible, compliant and workable built environment.
Frequently asked questions
What does a DDA consultant do?
A DDA consultant advises on disability access considerations and helps project teams understand how relevant legislation, building requirements, standards and user needs apply to a particular site or design.
When should we appoint a DDA consultant?
Ideally during feasibility or concept design. Early input gives the team more options and can prevent costly redesign. We can also join projects later to review a specific issue or existing building.
Is DDA advice the same as building certification?
No. Access consulting informs design and risk decisions, while statutory approvals and certification remain with the appointed building surveyor or certifier.
Can you review architectural drawings remotely?
Yes. Many design reviews and meetings can be completed remotely, with site visits arranged when the physical context or construction stage needs verification.
Discuss your project
Send ASN the project address, a short description, the current project stage, available drawings or reports and your required timeframe. Use our fee request form, email info@asnpl.com.au or call 1300 276 222.