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Accessibility statement

We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to everyone. This is a requirement under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992

We aim to meet the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and comply with the Australian Government Digital Experience Policy.

Our website achieved WCAG 2.1 level AA certification in January of 2024. We continue to enhance and audit our website toward achieving WCAG 2.2 level AA as minimum for future audits.

If you’re having any difficulty accessing our documents, or experience any accessibility or usability issues with our website, please email us or write to:

Manager, Digital Engagement
Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre
PO Box 5322
Kingston ACT 2604

Compliance status

Our website achieved WCAG 2.1 level AA certification in January 2024.

Our regular accessibility audits will also ensure we keep our websites accessible into the future.

Page zooming

Text on this website can be resized by:

  • using the zoom and increase font options from your internet browser’s menu
  • press the Ctrl key (Microsoft Windows) or the Apple key (Mac OS) on your keyboard and use the + or – key to zoom in and out
  • press Ctrl on your keyboard and scroll with your mouse wheel.

Browser compatibility

Our website works best with the latest internet browser technology.

Our website uses govCMS, which is built using Drupal core. Drupal core supports:

  • Google Chrome (desktop)
  • Firefox and Firefox ESR (desktop)
  • Safari (desktop)
  • Microsoft Edge (desktop)
  • Opera (desktop)
  • Internet Explorer (desktop)
  • Safari for iOS (mobile)
  • Chrome for iOS (mobile)
  • Chrome for Android (mobile)
  • UC Browser (mobile)
  • Opera Mini (mobile)
  • Samsung Internet (mobile).

Technical specifications

Our website relies on the following technologies to work with the combination of web browser and assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML
  • WAI-ARIA
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • DOM.

Formal complaints

We treat all accessibility complaints seriously and handle them quickly. We aim to respond to feedback within 3 business days.

You can submit a complaint or accessibility recommendation on the form below.

Report an issue

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Access Awards

Australian Accessibility Awards, Finalist 2023. Centre for Accessibility Australia