Accredited disability access audits for buildings, projects and property portfolios across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Access Solutions National (ASN) helps state and local government, education and health providers, property groups, tourism operators and community organisations identify access barriers, understand priorities and plan practical improvements. Our reports are clearly documented for property decisions, design teams, approvals and capital works planning.
Request a fee proposal or call 1300 276 222 to discuss your Victoria project.
Practical disability access audits in Victoria
ASN can coordinate consistent inspections and reporting across metropolitan, regional and rural locations, helping organisations compare priorities across different building types.
Each audit is tailored to the property, its use and the decisions the client needs to make. ASN considers the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA), the National Construction Code (NCC), relevant Australian Standards including the AS 1428 suite, and the limitations of the agreed scope.
Buildings and projects we support
ASN can assess single buildings, regional facilities and multi-site Victorian portfolios. We work with single sites, proposed projects and organisations that need consistent reporting across multiple properties.
Engaging an access consultant early can reduce approval delays, redesign and avoidable rectification. Existing-property audits also help teams coordinate accessibility improvements with maintenance, refurbishments and long-term asset plans.
What an onsite access audit can cover
- accessible parking, set-down areas and external approaches
- principal entrances, doorways and security controls
- paths of travel, ramps, walkways, stairs, handrails and lifts
- circulation spaces, reception and customer service points
- accessible and ambulant sanitary facilities
- signage, tactile ground surface indicators and luminance contrast
- relevant advisory items such as wayfinding, lighting and service delivery
The final scope reflects the building type, areas available for inspection and the intended use of the report.
What you receive
- Detailed findings: non-conformances and access barriers identified within scope.
- Supporting evidence: photographs, locations and relevant technical references.
- Practical advice: recommendations written for owners, facility teams, designers and contractors.
- Priorities: a basis for immediate action, project briefs and longer-term works.
- Clarification support: assistance understanding the report within the agreed engagement.
Desktop reviews for proposed building work
ASN also reviews architectural drawings before building approval or construction. A desktop access audit can identify access issues while the project team still has flexibility to resolve them. Onsite inspections can then verify existing conditions or completed work.
For broader portfolio or project advice, see ASN’s onsite access audits.
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: findings explain the issue, relevant requirement and recommended response.
- Independent advice: our focus is an accessible, compliant and workable built environment.
Frequently asked questions
When should I arrange a disability access audit?
Arrange an audit before a planned refurbishment, acquisition, lease decision or accessibility improvement program. For proposed work, early design review provides the greatest opportunity to resolve issues efficiently.
Can ASN audit one area rather than the whole building?
Yes. The assessment can focus on a tenancy, public route, project area or nominated facilities, provided the scope and limitations are clearly defined.
Can ASN support multiple sites in Victoria?
Yes. ASN can establish a consistent audit framework and reporting format for multi-site programs and property portfolios.
Request a fee proposal
Send ASN the property address, building type, areas to be assessed, available plans and your required timeframe through our fee request form. You can also email info@asnpl.com.au or call 1300 276 222.