What is it?

We’re currently working to update the ATNF website. This project is prioritising accessibility and enhancing user experience for everyone in our community.

Why are we doing it?

Accessibility for websites means creating an online experience that everyone can enjoy, regardless of their abilities. This includes making sure people who are colourblind, use screen readers, or have mobility challenges can navigate and interact with the site easily. Key elements involve using clear language and alternative text for images and ensuring the site is navigable via keyboard.

Upcoming changes to the website mean content will be easier to find, read and share whether you use a mouse, keyboard, touch screen or screen reader. Ultimately, an accessible website is one that accommodates all users, making the digital world a more inclusive place.

What is changing?

The hosting platform for our ATNF content needs to change, so we are moving from the current ATNF website to a new one, hosted in WordPress rather than Drupal. This will improve functionality and accessibility of our ATNF content.

At the moment, this project only includes the webpages within atnf.csiro; Sites such as parkes.atnf and narrabri.atnf are out of scope.

How will this process be done?

Existing content will be migrated selectively to a development site, which will eventually replace the existing site once an acceptable level of functionality is reached. The old site will be retained for some period to allow migration of some non-critical content. Further information on how this will be managed will be provided as the project progresses, noting that the migration will require active cooperation from numerous content owners. 

What are the project timelines?

After an initial demonstration at ATUC, October 2024, this website goes live 4 December 2024.

It will be a continued process to add information and resources to this site.

How will I access resources from the ATNF?

The current website is still up and running, there is no plan to take it down until we are sure the new website will provide all the resources required. Please continue to access resources as you would normally.

Throughout the process we are endeavouring to limit the number of links that break!

The previous website is still visible at https://www-tst.atnf.csiro.au/

Get in touch

If you have any comments, questions, requests or feedback, please contact the project team: