We have built this website with accessibility as a clear focus.
People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) groups
If you need to access the website content in another language you can use the Google Translation widget at the bottom of each page. Click on the down arrow next to the widget and select your language. Some of the resources linked to external websites are available in other languages. Some videos on the website are available in Auslan and are subtitled. Please note Julia Farr Association does not take responsibility for any incorrect translation.
If you need to increase font size on a PC or laptop
Hold down the control button on your keyboard and press + to enlarge the words you are viewing on screen. Hold down the control button and press – will make the font smaller. On a smartphone or tablet, place two fingers on the screen and move them apart to enlarge or place two fingers, apart, on the screen and pinch them together to reduce image and font size.
The website’s colours have been evaluated for contrast and readability.
Text is presented in a width that is considered highly readable. The more narrow width of the text also assists those that may require the text to be enlarged; even at large text sizes, only vertical scrolling is required.
W3C’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) has been considered in the website development, as well as other ‘real-world’ considerations.
The Peer Connect website:
- uses HTML5, a contemporary method for building websites. HTML5 includes additional features intended to improve accessibility including navigation, main content, footers, etc.
- can be used by any modern web browsers, including mobile and text-only browsers. The site is not dependent on any technology that may hinder the use of assistive technologies such as screen readers, braille terminals and mobility aids.
- navigable using a keyboard alone – no menu systems require a mouse. Additional elements (such as ‘skip links’) have been added.
- has been tested for usability with screen reading software. In particular, an online screen reader called WebAnywhere has been used for testing. Content has been structured with appropriate and meaningful headings and markup that assists various technologies.
- contains additional multimedia content where available to provide a wider range of ways to access material.
- uses fonts for their on-screen readability. No graphical elements or icons have been used to communicate information.
Please note: although we have made every effort to ensure this site is accessible, we welcome feedback to help us make any improvements.