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DBIA wins access awards

On 22nd November 2023, Melanie Robartson, Project Officer, attended the Australian Access Awards.

The Centre for Accessibility Australia runs this event. The organisation works to improve access for everyone to technology and the internet.

The Australian Access Awards recognise organisations and individuals who provide quality digital access. There were 122 nominations from all over the country. From these, 67 finalists were chosen.Badge image with text Australian Access Awards Winner 2023 Centre for Accessibility AustraliaDeafblind Information Australia was a finalist and won two awards.

  • Not for Profit / Community website of the Year, from 14 finalists.
  • Website of the Year, from 47 finalists. This award was shared with the City of Cockburn.

DBIA Project Officer, Melanie Robartson stands on a raised, ramp accessible podium in front of the awards night audience. She is making an acceptance speech and is holding the gold cube trophy and framed certificate for Not-for-Profit / Community Website of the Year 2023. Also on stage is Auslan Interpreter, Linda de Rozario, MC, Professor Justin Brown and a person presenting the award. Behind them on the screen is an image of the DBIA website home page under the words WINNER Deafblind Information Australia.DBIA project officer Melanie holds up the two award certificates for Not-for-Profit / Community website of the Year and Website of the Year 2023. She stands in front of the banner of the Centre for Accessibility Australia.