The Australian Access Awards, hosted by the Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) and spearheaded by Dr. Scott Hollier, marked its third successful edition on Wednesday, November 22nd. Held at the iconic Anzac House on St. George’s Terrace, the event brought together notable dignitaries, including Minister Don Punch and Senator Jordon Steele-John, to recognise and honour outstanding contributions in the realm of digital accessibility.
Professor Justin Brown, esteemed in his field, took the stage as the Master of Ceremonies. The evening commenced with a gathering featuring drinks and nibbles, setting the stage for a night dedicated to acknowledging achievements in various categories.
The award ceremony showcased exceptional finalists across different sectors. Here are the notable winners:
Notable Winners
Not-for-profit/community website of the year:
Winner: Deafblind Information Australia (Deafblind Information Australia website)
Not-for-profit/community app of the year:
Winner: NaturePlay WA (Talk N Walk App)
Government website of the year:
Winner: City of Cockburn (City of Cockburn Website)
Government app of the year:
Winner: Services Australia (myGov App)
Educational website of the year:
Winner: One Classroom – School of Special Educational Needs: Disability (One Classroom – School of Special Educational Needs Disability) website
Educational app of the year:
Winner: Moodle (Moodle LMS app)
Corporate website of the year (commercial):
Winner: Telstra Corporation (Telstra: Broadband Internet, NBN, 5G, TV & Mobile Phone Services) website
Corporate app of the year (commercial):
Winner: Bendigo Bank (Bendigo Bank App)
Initiative of the Year:
Winner: SAGE automation – See Me (See Me Initiative)
Hall of Fame: Due to the high calibre of the finalists for this year, the Judges decided to award two winners.
Accessibility Advocate of the year: Vithya Vijayakumare
Accessibility Specialist of the year: Dr. Liddy Nevile
App of the Year:
Winner: Bendigo Bank (Bendigo Bank App)
Website of the Year:
Tie: Deafblind Information Australia and City of Cockburn
Special Recognition and Thanks.
The event would not have been possible without the generous support of our Silver Sponsors – The Bray Family Fund through Fremantle Foundation, AbleDocs, Department of Premier and Cabinet Office of Digital Government, and Coles. Special appreciation is also extended to our Community Sponsors – OZeWAI, Visability, and ATSA.
The dedication of the Panel of Judges played a crucial role in ensuring the fairness and credibility of the awards.
CFA Australia would also like to thank DADAA and Media on Mars.