Accessible beach program
Discover wheelchair accessible beaches across the Sunshine Coast.
Beach matting, wheelchairs and life jackets are available to use at no charge. The equipment is suitable for both adults and children.
Surf Life Saving Clubs provide the equipment on weekends and public holidays from September until May.
Arrangements outside these days and times may be considered by some of the clubs.
Please book equipment before your visit. If you are unable to make contact ahead your visit, talk with lifesavers when you arrive. If available for use, the equipment will be set up for you.
Volunteer lifesavers may not have the capacity to assist people onto the beach. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure they have help to use the equipment.
| Location | Equipment | Time | Contact |
Coolum Beach Surf Life Saving Club 1775-1779 David Low Way Coolum Beach | Beach wheelchair and matting | 7am-5pm | 5446 1148 |
Mooloolaba Surf Lifesaving Club The Esplanade Mooloolaba | Beach wheelchair and matting | 7am-5pm | 5452 3711 |
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1A Coochin Street Dicky Beach | Beach wheelchair and matting | 8.30am-3.30pm | 5491 5742 |
Beach wheelchair hire
A beach wheelchair that can travel on sand without beach matting is available for hire from Compass Institute.
This service is available all year round except for public holidays.
You will need to complete a hire agreement and pay a refundable deposit of $20.
Book with Compass Institute from Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 3:30pm, phone (07) 5438 2627.