Bayley Arts is Home to a Changing Places Bathroom
At Bayley Arts, we want everyone to feel welcome and included. Our Changing Places bathroom is open to the public Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, and is currently the only Changing Places bathroom in Highett. You’ll find us at 1 Avoca Street, Highett, and listed in the official Changing Places national directory, which maps all registered bathrooms across Australia.
What exactly is a Changing Places bathroom?
These bathrooms go above and beyond standard disabled toilets. Designed for people with high support needs, they include:
Height-adjustable, adult-sized change table
Ceiling-tracking hoist system
Central peninsula toilet with space on both sides for carers
Room for up to two support people, plus thoughtful features like non-slip flooring, privacy screens, wipes dispensers and large bins
Why are they so important?
Inclusion & dignity
Without these bathrooms, many people with profound disability rely on unhygienic and undignified solutions—like being changed on floors
Stronger community participation
Changing Places enable people with high needs to leave home and engage in community life—without worrying about where they'll be able to be changed
Caregiver wellbeing
The right equipment reduces physical strain on carers, preventing injuries and improving overall health.
There are now around 300 Changing Places bathrooms across Australia, including 135 in Victoria.
As a result of national and state initiatives—like the $17.1 million Accessible Australia program—that number continues to grow.
Bayley Arts: making a local difference
We’re proud to be part of this important movement—and it wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of our donors.
The Gandel Foundation made a significant contribution, funding the height-adjustable change table that’s central to this space. Their generosity shows how community-driven support can make a real impact.
We’re proud to add Bayley Arts to this growing network. Changing Places
📍 Bayley Arts, 1 Avoca Street, Highett VIC 3190
🕘 Open to the public: Monday–Friday, 8.30 am–4.30 pm
Whether you're visiting our galleries, attending a workshop, or simply passing by, our bathroom is available for anyone who needs it.
Changing Places Day – 19 July
This Changing Places Day, we invite you to:
Celebrate accessibility.
Spread the word about the importance of Changing Places.
When public spaces are designed for everyone, our community becomes stronger, more inclusive, and more welcoming.