Accessibility Audit Report

disabilityemployment.org.au • Generated 19 March 2026

Executive Summary

Automated accessibility testing was performed using three industry-standard tools: Google Lighthouse, axe-core, and Pa11y. Results indicate generally good accessibility with specific areas requiring attention.

Critical Issues Summary

The following issues were identified across the tested pages, prioritized by impact level.

Detailed Findings

1. Links Missing Discernible Names

Screen readers cannot determine the purpose of these links. Add meaningful alt text to images or aria-label to icon links.

Affected elements:

• Logo links in header (desktop and mobile)
• Sponsor logos - PrimeSuper, AON, Genu Training, BuddyNote
• LinkedIn icon in footer - add aria-label="LinkedIn"
• Back to top arrow - add aria-label="Back to top"

2. Form Controls Missing Labels

Dropdown selects in the Events and Directory filters need associated labels for screen readers.

3. Color Contrast Issues

Some text elements don't meet WCAG AA minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text or 3:1 for large text.

• "BECOME A MEMBER TODAY" heading - White text on light background (ratio 1:1)
• Membership benefits text - Insufficient contrast in CTA section
• Event meta information - Light gray text on white background

4. Skip Link Target Missing

The "Skip to content" link points to #top which doesn't exist. Add an ID to the main content area.

5. Landmark Structure

The Provider Directory page is missing a <main> landmark, and much content exists outside any landmark region.

• Wrap primary content in <main role="main">
• Ensure header uses <header role="banner">
• Ensure footer uses <footer role="contentinfo">
• Use <nav> for navigation sections

6. Duplicate IDs in SVGs

SVG icons are reusing IDs like mask0_12_198 and clip0_12_198. Each ID must be unique.

• Generate unique IDs for each SVG instance, or
• Remove unnecessary IDs from inline SVGs if not referenced

External Validation Tools

Run these tests periodically to monitor accessibility compliance:

Recommended Actions

Priority fixes to achieve WCAG 2.1 AA compliance:

🔴 High Priority (Critical/Serious Impact)

1. Add alt text to logo images used as links in header
2. Add aria-label to icon links (LinkedIn, back-to-top)
3. Add alt text to sponsor logos in partner section
4. Label all form controls - add aria-label to filter dropdowns
5. Fix color contrast in membership CTA section
6. Add submit button to search forms or ensure Enter key works

🟡 Medium Priority (Moderate Impact)

1. Add main landmark - wrap page content in <main id="top">
2. Fix skip link - ensure #top target exists
3. Fix duplicate SVG IDs - make each ID unique
4. Structure content in landmarks - use semantic HTML5 elements

🟢 Good Practices Already in Place

• ✅ HTML lang attribute present and valid
• ✅ Page titles are descriptive
• ✅ Heading hierarchy is mostly logical
• ✅ ARIA roles used appropriately
• ✅ No keyboard traps detected
• ✅ Viewport meta allows zooming

WCAG 2.1 Quick Reference

This audit tests against WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. Key principles:

• Perceivable - Content must be presentable in ways users can perceive
• Operable - Interface must be operable by all users
• Understandable - Content and operation must be understandable
• Robust - Content must work with current and future technologies

Testing Tools Used

Note: Automated testing can only detect approximately 30-50% of accessibility issues. Manual testing with screen readers (NVDA, VoiceOver) and keyboard-only navigation is recommended for comprehensive accessibility compliance.