1. Our Commitment to Accessibility
Volunteering WA (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to ensuring our website is accessible and inclusive for all users, including people with disability.
We recognise the importance of providing equal access to digital services and are committed to making reasonable efforts to ensure our website can be used by as many people as possible, regardless of technology or ability.
Accessibility is an ongoing process, and we continuously review and improve our website to enhance usability and compliance with recognised standards.
2. Accessibility Standard
We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
WCAG is based on four key accessibility principles:
- Perceivable – Information and user interface components must be presented in ways users can perceive
- Operable – Users must be able to navigate and interact with the site
- Understandable – Content must be clear and predictable
- Robust – Content must work reliably with assistive technologies
We aim to ensure our website meets these principles across all major browsers and devices.
3. Compliance Status
We strive for WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance. While we take accessibility seriously and build with best-practice standards, some content or sections of the website may not yet fully meet all accessibility requirements.
Where issues are identified, we aim to address them within reasonable timeframes based on severity and impact.
4. Technologies Used
Our website uses modern web technologies and frameworks designed for performance and accessibility, including:
Astro (Static Site Generator)
Tailwind CSS
GSAP (animation framework)
Lenis (scroll behaviour / smooth scrolling)
Lucide icons
HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript
WAI-ARIA attributes where appropriate
Open Graph metadata
Priority Hints (performance optimisation)
HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security)
Vercel (hosting platform)
We aim to ensure these technologies are implemented in a way that supports accessibility, including keyboard navigation, semantic markup, appropriate labelling, and compatibility with assistive technology.
5. Animation and Motion
Our website includes animated content and motion effects. We aim to ensure that animations:
- Do not interfere with readability or navigation
Do not cause flashing or unsafe motion patterns
Respect the user’s system settings, including prefers-reduced-motion where applicable
If you experience discomfort due to motion or scrolling behaviour, please contact us and we will assist you with an alternative way to access the information.
6. Accessibility Features
Where possible, our website supports:
- Keyboard navigation and focus visibility
- Responsive layout for mobile, tablet and desktop devices
- Accessible form fields and labels
- Screen reader compatibility through semantic HTML structure
- Alternative text for relevant images and media
- Logical heading structures and readable typography
- Sufficient contrast and legibility (where applicable)
7. Testing and Ongoing Improvements
We regularly review our website using a combination of:
- Automated accessibility scanning tools
- Manual testing (including keyboard navigation)
- Browser compatibility checks
- Assistive technology testing where feasible
- Internal quality assurance processes
Accessibility improvements are included as part of our ongoing development and content updates.
8. Known Limitations
While we aim to ensure full accessibility across the website, there may be areas that require improvement. These may include:
- Certain interactive elements such as animated components or custom navigation features
- Third-party embedded tools or media content
- Legacy content or newly published content awaiting review
- Occasional contrast or focus display issues depending on device/browser configuration
We actively monitor and prioritise improvements where limitations are identified.
9. Feedback and Contact
We welcome feedback regarding the accessibility of our website.
If you experience difficulty accessing any part of the site, encounter an accessibility issue, or require content in an alternative format, please contact us:
Volunteering WA
Email: info@volunteeringwa.org.au
Phone: (08) 9482 4333
We aim to respond to accessibility enquiries within 5 business days.
10. Updates to This Statement
We may update this Accessibility Statement from time to time to reflect improvements, changes to the website, or updates to accessibility standards. The most recent version will always be available on this page.