Advocacy for Inclusion (AFI) has submitted feedback on a Development Application, raising concerns about the potential closure of the Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Centre.
While not commenting on the broader redevelopment plans, AFI strongly advocates for the retention and modernisation of accessible public aquatic facilities, which are essential for the health, mobility, and inclusion of people with disabilities.
Hydrotherapy is a critical, not optional, form of care for many, offering therapeutic and social benefits that cannot be easily replaced. AFI calls for accessible infrastructure to be embedded as a standard in all urban planning, and for affected community members to be actively involved in decisions that impact their access to vital services.