Tamworth disabled bathroom: Changing Places Disability Hub to provide freedom to people with disabilities and their carers

But, for people with disabilities, the elderly and those with medical conditions - a lack of access can be debilitating.

The hard work of a group of Tamworth locals means a Changing Places facility, complete with change tables; a hoist system; centrally located toilet and privacy screen will be installed in Bicentennial Park.

It's a facility that will honestly change people's lives, disability advocate Fiona Hemmings said.

"We've got friendly motels who will help occasionally, but really support workers go to their own homes and manage the problem there - but that's not ideal," she said.

"People choose not to come to town, it's as simple as that.

"They don't have the freedom we have to pop to the coffee shop, they just don't."

The Disability Transport Hub means residents living with a chronic illness or disability and their careers can use the purpose-designed facility with nearby parking bays suited for wheelchairs.

Design of the $625,000 facility is almost complete and it's hoped the community will have access by early next year.

It's hoped the new space will encourage tourism to town, enabling people with disabilities to travel longer distances with less anxiety or planning involved.

For carers, the hoist will be an incredible help as some wheelchairs weigh up to 80kg on their own, Northcott's Michael Ticehurst said.

"Instead of having to change an adult or a child on the disability floor of a normal small disability change room, we are able to have a hoist and a lifter and facilities where we can shower them, clothe them and send them on their way," he said.

The closest Changing Places toilets to Tamworth are 3.5 hours away at Newcastle.

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Tamworth Regional Council councillor Helen Tickle said it's about making the city more inclusive.

"This facility has been in the planning stages for a long time and fortunately we have been able to access funds for it," she said.

"It definitely will open up a lot of opportunities for people with level access into the CBD.

"It means they can come and enjoy and be included in society and our community."

The project should be done by December, residents can learn more about the project on the TRC website.

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