	{"id":149958,"date":"2024-11-20T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=149958"},"modified":"2024-11-13T17:34:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T06:34:01","slug":"authority-to-encourage-beach-mobility-equipment-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/authority-to-encourage-beach-mobility-equipment-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Authority to encourage beach mobility equipment use"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>COMMUNITY members and visitors of all abilities can try out a range of beach mobility equipment at a series of events this spring and summer.<\/p>\n<p>The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority will be offering equipment including hoists, beach wheelchairs and accessible parking and beach matting at the following events:<\/p>\n<p>Surf Coast All Abilities Community Day \u2013 November 24 at Elephant Walk, Torquay.<\/p>\n<p>Roll with the Tides: Accessible Beaches Twilight Event \u2013 December 6 at Anglesea Riverbank<\/p>\n<p>Port Campbell Beach Inclusion Day \u2013 December 8 at Port Campbell SLSC.<\/p>\n<p>Acting director of environment and coastal operations Leia Howes said the Authority is proud to be delivering the accessible beach program.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This all about creating a more inclusive coastline.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We invite both locals and visitors to join us, explore the coast, and discover how and where to access the beautiful beaches along the Great Ocean Road.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Some of the equipment and facilities are currently available at Fishermans Beach in Torquay, the Anglesea Riverbank, Point Roadknight, Lorne Beach, Apollo Bay and Port Campbell.<\/p>\n<p>To book any equipment, head togreatoceanroadauthority.vic.gov.au\/Stay-and-Explore\/Accessible-Beaches<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COMMUNITY members and visitors of all abilities can try out a range of beach mobility equipment at a series of events this spring and summer. 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