Identify access barriers and plan practical improvements across universities, TAFEs and tertiary education campuses.
Access Solutions National (ASN) provides detailed accessibility audits for university property teams, campus planners, project managers, faculties and student services. We assess how people arrive, enter, move through and use the facility, then document clear priorities for action.
Request a fee proposal or call 1300 276 222 to discuss your site.
Why accessibility audits matter for universities, TAFEs and tertiary education campuses
Accessibility affects participation, safety, service delivery and the everyday experience of people with disability. An audit creates a reliable picture of current conditions before upgrades, budgets or project briefs are finalised. ASN considers the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA), the National Construction Code (NCC), the AS 1428 suite of Australian Standards and the agreed operational context.
The assessment is not a generic checklist. It follows representative user journeys and considers how individual barriers interact across the property.
What the audit can cover
Depending on the agreed scope, the audit can review public transport and parking arrival, campus paths, teaching buildings, lecture theatres, laboratories, libraries, student services, accommodation and recreation facilities. Relevant elements may include parking, paths of travel, ramps, stairs, doorways, circulation spaces, lifts, sanitary facilities, signage, tactile ground surface indicators, luminance contrast and service points.
Common accessibility risks
- long or complex routes across multi-building campuses
- lecture theatres and specialist rooms with limited seating choice
- wayfinding and signage across changing campus environments
- heritage buildings and staged redevelopment constraints
Findings are supported by site observations and photographs where relevant. The report explains why an issue matters and provides practical recommendations for the next decision.
What you receive
- Defined audit scope: a clear record of the areas, routes and facilities assessed.
- Documented findings: identified access issues with locations, photographs and relevant references.
- Practical recommendations: actions suitable for operational change, maintenance, design development or capital works.
- Prioritised planning: findings that can inform campus master planning, asset management, refurbishment programs and inclusive learning initiatives.
- Post-report support: clarification for the client and project team within the agreed service.
Desktop and onsite audit options
For proposed work, ASN can complete a desktop access audit of drawings and documentation. For existing buildings or completed works, an onsite access audit records physical conditions and measurements. Projects can use both services at different stages.
ASN also provides onsite access audits, Performance Solution reports and luminance contrast testing where required.
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
Can ASN audit a multi-campus university portfolio?
Yes. ASN can establish consistent audit criteria and reporting across campuses while retaining site-specific findings and priorities.
Can the assessment include lecture theatres and laboratories?
Yes, when included in scope. We consider the accessible journey, circulation, seating or work positions, controls and relevant facilities.
How can universities use the final report?
Reports can inform asset registers, project briefs, maintenance planning, accessibility action plans and future capital works.
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.