We provide comprehensive disability access consulting services & Universal Design advice for all project types

Realm Access works with a diverse range of clients across the public and private sectors from individuals, organisations and businesses, to architects, landscape architects, engineers, project managers, facility managers, SDA providers, developers, contractors, approval authorities, councils and government agencies.

With a strong focus on developing tailored and practical access solutions, we’re committed to delivering lasting value for our clients and the community.

Our expert advice and guidance helps clients improve accessibility of the built environment for everyone and meet the compliance requirements of the National Construction Code and the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA).

Our Services

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Access Consulting & Assessments

  • Advice on compliance requirements of the NCC / BCA and the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA)

  • Design Reviews from Feasibility, Master Planning and Concept Phases through to Final Construction Documentation

  • Town Planning and Development Approval Reviews

  • Accessibility Statements for NCC / BCA Building Approvals, CDC Applications and Construction Certificates

  • Universal Design and Industry Best-Practice Advice

  • Wayfinding and Signage Reviews and Advice

  • Peer Reviews

  • Training and Presentations   

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Access Reports & Performance Solutions

  • Access Reports

  • Capability Statements

  • Performance-Based Design Briefs

  • Performance Solution Reports

  • Due Diligence Reports

  • Disability Management Plans

  • Disability Action Plans

  • Expert Opinions and Legal Reports

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Housing & NDIS SDA Certification

  • NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Certification

  • Livable Housing Australia (LHA) Certification

  • NCC / BCA Livable Housing Design Standard Assessments

  • Adaptable Housing AS 4299 Assessments

  • Accessible Accommodation AS 1428 Assessments

  • Assessments against Local & State Government Requirements such as NSW’s State Environmental Planning Policy SEPP (Housing) 2021

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Access Audits, Site Services & Testing

  • Access Audits: sites, buildings, tenancies, streetscapes and urban realm, parks and playgrounds, public transport infrastructure

  • ‘Affected Part’ Audits for Existing Buildings

  • NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Property Audits

  • Due Diligence and Feasibility Inspections

  • Advice and Inspections During Construction

  • Final Inspections and Access Statements

  • Luminance Contrast Testing

  • Door Operating Force Testing

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Design

  • Mobility Maps

  • Sensory Maps

  • Design Guideline Development

  • Specialist Landscape Architectural Services focused on accessible design solutions

“When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.”

Alexander den Heijer

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