Accessibility at SYC

SYC Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to www.syc.net.au

At SYC, we are committed to making our website, syc.net.au, accessible to everyone, including people with disability.
We believe accessibility is about more than compliance. It’s about inclusion, respect, and ensuring everyone has equal access to the information and support they need.

We aim to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA and are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website and services.

Measures to Support Accessibility

SYC takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

  • Include accessibility as part of our mission statement.
  • Include accessibility throughout our internal policies and processes.
  • Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. We aim to conform to WCAG 2.2 level AA across all pages and content on our website.

Our Accessibility Efforts & Disclaimer

We are dedicated to improving our website and services continuously to ensure a smooth, inclusive, and accessible experience for all users. We are always striving to enhance the accessibility of all pages and materials on our website; however, it is possible that some content has not yet been fully aligned with accessibility standards. This could be attributed to the fact that we may not have identified the most suitable fix to improve a user's experience.

To help support an inclusive online experience, our website includes:

Recite Me Accessibility and Language Toolbar
This tool allows users to personalise how they engage with our website, making content more accessible based on individual needs. With Recite Me, users can customise the content in ways that suit them best, including text-to-speech (TTS), translation, reading aids, styling, and display preferences.

Screen Reader Compatibility
We are working to ensure all content, images, and links are accessible to screen readers, including the use of descriptive alt text and meaningful link descriptions.

Keyboard Navigation
Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard. To accommodate users with mobility impairments, all menus, links, and forms can be accessed using keyboard navigation.

Colour Contrast and Readability
We use high-contrast colours and large fonts to improve readability for users with visual impairments.

Accessible Forms
Our forms are being redesigned with accessibility in mind, featuring clear labels, helpful instructions, and error messaging to support users who rely on assistive technology.

Video and Audio Content
Where possible, we aim to provide captions, transcripts, or alternative formats to ensure multimedia content is accessible to everyone.

To access the Recite Me toolbar and its features, click the “Accessibility and Language Options” button at the top of any page.

Technical Information About This Website’s Accessibility

SYC relies on the following technologies to ensure our website is compatible with modern browsers and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility guidelines used.

Third-party content and functionality

We may make use of third-party resources that embed content on our website. While we aim to work with providers who meet accessibility standards, some external content may not yet be fully accessible. We will continue to monitor and improve this where possible.

What We’re Doing to Improve Accessibility

Accessibility is a journey. We regularly review our website and its content to identify and fix known issues. We can do this by running a check of our website with the Recite Me Accessibility Checker.

Reporting Accessibility Problems

We value your feedback and are always looking to improve the accessibility of our website. If you find content you cannot access or experience any issues, please let us know, and we’ll do our best to provide an accessible alternative. Contact us via [email protected]


This statement is reviewed at least once a year and updated.