Accessible Church

Audio Accessibility

Few of our churches are equipped to provide for hearing needs. If you require auditory services, please visit one of the following churches: Galston, Kellyville, Kings Langley, Lord Howe Island, Mt Colah, New Hope, Norfolk Island, Pittwater, Thornleigh, Wahroonga, or Windsor. Additional information is available out our Locations page.

Wheelchair Accessibility

A majority of our entities are fully wheelchair accessible. However, some of our churches in older buildings can pose some problems. They may either be partially accessible (in which case members step in to accommodate or assist) or inaccessible.

To find out how accessible the church you’d like to visit is, click here, then find out more for each entity. Where no information is provided, please contact the church directly.

If you’re a local church who would like to improve accessibility at your church, contact us and lets explore ways we can improve access together.

Website Accessibility

This site utilises accessiBe, a fully automated web accessibility solution powered by AI. Through accessiBe, our website is optimised for keyboard navigation, optimised for screen-readers (AWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, Chromevox and other screen-readers), interface adjustable for a variety of specific visual needs, and equipped with an online dictionary for cognitive disorders compliance.

Local churches are responsible for their websites. While we encourage website accessibility, it cannot be guaranteed.

Bible Studies & Christian Books for the Blind

Christian Services for the Blind and Hearing Impaired provides a number of materials for you to learn more about Jesus, offering:

• Bibles: Bible and New Testament* in audio, braille, and large-print formats in several versions
• Bible Studies and Bible Correspondence Courses. Someone studies with you. The courses are offered in braille and large print.
• Daily Bible Study Guides for adults and children
• Christian books: Audio, braille, and large print
• Braille Hymnal packed with 695 uplifting Christian songs and hymn

Christian Services for the Blind & Hearing Impaired (CSFBHI)

The mission of CSFBHI is threefold: to create awareness of those with special needs, to promote a meaningful acceptance of those with special needs and to prompt to action—to give practical help for those with any form of special need. It’s about the inclusion of all in church activities and worship; for all are gifted, all are needed, all are treasured.

If you are keen on improving accessibility at your church or supporting this ministry, contact CSFBHI. CSFBHI is a registered charity with tax-deductible status.

Sensory Rooms

With bright fluorescent lights, loud announcements and groups of people mixing and mingling, church can be a bit of a sensory overload. Unfortunately, not many of our churches are equipped with a sensory space. If you or someone in your party experiences anxiety or sensory overload, please contact the church you’ll be attending to discuss a space option that could work.

MEMBERS: If your church does not have a sensory room but would like to have one, click here or see the resources below for guides on how to create a Sensory Space.