Accessibility Statement

Last updated: February 2026

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Keystone Community Care is committed to ensuring that our services, website, and communications are accessible to all people, including NDIS participants with disability. We believe that everyone has the right to access information and services independently, with dignity and equality.

This Accessibility Statement outlines our ongoing efforts to improve accessibility and remove barriers for people with disability in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth), the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, and the NDIS Practice Standards.

Website Accessibility Features

We have designed our website with accessibility in mind and continue to improve it. Current features include:

Clear Navigation

Simple, consistent menu structure with descriptive labels for easy navigation

Readable Text

Large, clear fonts with good contrast ratios for improved readability

Keyboard Navigation

Full website functionality accessible via keyboard for those who cannot use a mouse

Alternative Text

Descriptive text for images to support screen reader users

Responsive Design

Website adapts to different screen sizes and devices including mobile phones and tablets

Plain English

Clear, straightforward language avoiding jargon where possible

Alternative Communication Formats

We understand that people access information in different ways. We are committed to providing information in formats that work for you:

Easy Read Documents

We can provide key information in Easy Read format with simple words and pictures. This includes service agreements, rights and responsibilities, and complaint procedures.

Phone Support

Prefer to talk? Call us on 0403 886 293 and we'll explain everything over the phone in a way that makes sense to you.

Large Print & Audio

We can provide documents in large print or audio format. Just let us know what works best for you.

Face-to-Face Meetings

We're happy to meet with you in person to discuss services, answer questions, and explain documents. We can arrange meetings at a location convenient for you.

Communication Support

We welcome and support participants who communicate in different ways:

  • Interpreters: We can arrange professional interpreters for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing (Auslan), or who speak languages other than English
  • Support persons: You are welcome to bring a family member, friend, advocate, or support coordinator to meetings and appointments
  • Communication devices: We support participants who use communication boards, speech-generating devices, or other assistive technology
  • Extra time: We allow extra time for appointments and conversations so you never feel rushed
  • Written summaries: We can provide written summaries of conversations and agreements for your records

Physical Accessibility

When meeting in person, we ensure accessibility by:

Flexible Meeting Locations

We can meet at your home, a community location, or another venue that is accessible and comfortable for you

Mobility Considerations

We ensure meeting venues have wheelchair access, accessible parking, and accessible bathrooms

Sensory Needs

We can arrange quiet spaces for people sensitive to noise or bright lights

Service Animals

Assistance animals are always welcome at our meetings and in our services

Staff Training

All Keystone Community Care staff and support workers receive training in:

  • Disability awareness: Understanding different types of disability and respectful communication
  • Communication strategies: Supporting people who communicate in different ways
  • NDIS Code of Conduct: Treating participants with dignity and respect
  • Person-centred practice: Focusing on your goals, preferences, and choices
  • Accessibility requirements: Identifying and removing barriers to participation

Ongoing Improvements

We are continuously working to improve accessibility. Our current priorities include:

Website Enhancement

Ongoing testing and improvements to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards

Easy Read Library

Developing Easy Read versions of all key documents and forms

Video Content

Creating videos with captions and Auslan interpretation to explain our services

Feedback Systems

Multiple accessible ways to provide feedback and make complaints

Known Limitations

We are aware of some current accessibility limitations and are working to address them:

  • Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen readers (we are converting these to accessible formats)
  • Some images on our website may lack detailed alternative text (we are reviewing and updating these)
  • Video content does not yet include Auslan interpretation (this is a priority for future development)

If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please let us know so we can address them promptly.

Request Accessible Formats

To request information in an accessible format or to discuss your accessibility needs:

We aim to respond to all accessibility requests within 2 business days. There is no charge for providing information in accessible formats.

Feedback and Complaints

Your feedback helps us improve accessibility. If you:

  • Experience difficulty accessing our website or services
  • Have suggestions for improving accessibility
  • Wish to make a complaint about accessibility barriers

Please contact us using the details above. We will:

  1. Acknowledge your feedback within 5 business days
  2. Work with you to understand the barrier and find a solution
  3. Provide a response within 30 days outlining actions we will take
  4. Follow up to ensure the solution works for you

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Australian Human Rights Commission at humanrights.gov.au or the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission at www.ndiscommission.gov.au.

Standards and Guidelines

This Accessibility Statement is based on the following standards and guidelines:

  • Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
  • NDIS Practice Standards (Core Module)
  • NDIS Code of Conduct
  • United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities