Accessibility Statement
Last updated: 6 January 2026
Canberra Hand Centre is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disability. We strive to provide an inclusive and user-friendly experience for all patients, carers, and visitors, and we are continually improving the accessibility of our website in accordance with relevant Australian legislation and best-practice standards.
Our commitment
We aim to ensure that our website is accessible and usable by as many people as possible, including people who use assistive technologies such as screen readers, voice recognition software, screen magnifiers, or alternative input devices.
Canberra Hand Centre is working towards compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, as recommended by the Australian Government for public-facing digital services.
Measures to support accessibility
We take the following measures to support accessibility:
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Designing pages with clear structure, readable fonts, and sufficient colour contrast
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Providing text alternatives for non-text content where possible
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Ensuring the website can be navigated using a keyboard
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Using consistent navigation and layout
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Reviewing content to ensure it is clear, simple, and clinically appropriate
Accessibility considerations are incorporated into our ongoing website maintenance and content updates.
Known limitations
While we aim to make all areas of our website accessible, some content may not yet fully conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This may include:
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Third-party content not created by Canberra Hand Centre
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Embedded content supplied by external providers
We are actively working to address these issues where reasonably practicable.
Alternative access to information and services
If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our website, we are happy to provide information or assistance in alternative formats. This may include:
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Telephone support
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Email correspondence
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Printed materials
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In-person assistance at our practice
Feedback and contact details
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to accessibility feedback within a timely manner.
Compliance
This accessibility statement reflects our commitment under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) and associated standards, and supports our broader obligation to provide equitable access to healthcare services for all patients.