All Access Day at Dicky Beach Visual Story

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Arrival

Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving Club is on Coochin Street, with parking spaces in front of the entrance and clearly marked accessible bays. Paved concrete pathways and sand lead to the beach activities area and nearby stalls. 

On 15 November 2025, the All Access Day will run from 10 am to 1 pm, featuring activities for all abilities such as face painting, kite flying, seated volleyball, sandcastle building, and Dicky Beach Got Talent.

Various stalls will be open throughout the event. In the morning, people will arrive, park, and walk towards the clubhouse or picnic areas as groups begin to form and the event gets underway.

A two-storey building with a dark green wall on the left featuring yellow diagonal lines and a yellow trim above the ground level. On the right, there is a grey panelled section with a single window. At ground level, three grey roller doors are visible. In front of the left section, a white van with colourful branding is parked near bright yellow barriers. The foreground features a tarmac surface with parking markings. Trees and a small shelter are in the background on the right.
On the left, parked cars are lined along a paved parking area surrounded by green leafy trees. On the right, trees with thin trunks and thick foliage partially cover landscaped garden beds with various plants. In the middle, more parked cars, including a van, are scattered across the open paved surface. The background features more parked vehicles, fencing, and dense trees. The floor is an asphalt surface with visible wear and faint shadow patterns.
On the left, a building with a grey roller door and a yellow trim sits adjacent to a grey wall with a window above. On the right, dense green trees line the edge of the area, with signs and a bright orange bollard near a dirt pathway. In the middle, there is a marked blue disabled parking space surrounded by yellow boundary lines. The floor is asphalt, partially shaded, with a smooth, slightly worn texture.
On the left, a multi-storey building with large windows is partially obscured by several trees and a white mesh barrier. On the right, a timber picnic shelter with a metal roof stands next to scattered trees and an open grassy area. In the foreground, a concrete pathway extends through dappled shade from surrounding trees, while dry leaves are scattered on the ground. A white vehicle is visible in the background near more trees and shrubs.
On the left, a grey building with large windows and two green roller doors extends along the edge of the image. In the middle, a concrete pathway leads to a picnic shelter with a metal roof and wooden picnic tables, surrounded by trees and grass. On the right, signs, an orange bollard, and a streetlamp are near a gravel pathway with dry leaves scattered. The floor consists of asphalt transitioning to concrete and gravel.
Arrival at All Access Day at Dicky Beach
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Vehicle engines
  2. Birds chirping
  3. Leaves rustling
  4. Footsteps on pavement
  5. Distant chatter
Smell

Smells

  1. Food aromas
  2. Fresh air
  3. Vehicle exhaust
  4. Grass
  5. Ocean breeze
Touch

Feel

  1. Warm sun & cool shades
  2. Excitement & anticipation
  3. Smooth pavement
  4. Gentle breeze
  5. Sand underfoot
Sight

Sight

  1. Green building
  2. Accessible car parking spaces
  3. People arriving
  4. Colourful banners
  5. Picnic area

Beach Activities

The beach activities area features a paved path that leads to the sandy shore, accompanied by clear signage indicating accessibility. Trees line the path, offering shade, and a blue beach mat extends onto the sand for easier wheelchair access. 

Families and friends gather to join activities such as sandcastle building, kite flying, and swimming between the flags, which run from 10 am to 11 am. The area is designed to be inclusive, with accessible pathways and facilities.

The open space is filled with the sound of waves and a gentle sea breeze. People are jparticipating in the activities, swimming, sunbathing, and picnicking, creating a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. 

On the left, a green wheelie bin with a red lid stands beside a building, displaying a sign with "Beach Access and Activities" and an arrow pointing right. On the right, dense green shrubs and grass extend along a sandy slope. In the middle, a textured concrete path leads uphill, bordered by sand and grass, towards a wooden railing and a bench in the background. The floor transitions from concrete to sand, with patches of shadow near the bin.
On the left, tall trees with thick foliage create partial shade over sandy ground bordered by wooden posts and thin wire fencing. On the right, low bushes and grasses grow along the edge of a sandy pathway, with a few trees leaning into view. In the middle, a wide sandy path leads to benches and wooden fencing overlooking the ocean. The floor is mostly sand with some scattered plants, and shadows from nearby trees fall across the pathway.
On the left, a large pandanus tree with exposed roots is surrounded by sandy ground and wooden posts connected by wire. On the right, a wooden fence with wire mesh follows the edge of the sandy pathway, with a sign for accessible beach access attached to a post. In the middle, a blue mobility mat stretches across the sand, leading towards the shoreline. The floor consists of sand with patches of vegetation near the edges of the path.
On the left, a large pandanus tree with thick foliage rests on sandy ground near a wooden post with wire fencing. On the right, a blue sign on a metal post reads "Accessible Beach Access Point" above sand and grass. In the middle, a blue mobility mat stretches over the sand towards the beach, with tents and a lifeguard hut visible in the background. The floor is sandy with some grassy patches near the edges of the mat.
On the left, a blue mobility mat starts near the edge of the image, leading towards the centre across sandy ground. On the right, a patch of grass and low shrubs borders the sand. In the middle, a larger section of the mat runs through the sand towards a purple canopy shelter with people seated underneath. The background includes the ocean, swimmers, a surf lifesaving flag, scattered beach chairs, and other shelters. The floor is sandy with areas of vegetation.
On the left, a grassy dune runs parallel to the sandy beach, with scattered vegetation at its base. On the right, part of a blue mobility mat leads to the beach, next to a blue bin and a smaller mat. In the middle, the main blue mat stretches across the sand towards a yellow and red tent near a trailer. The background includes people swimming in the ocean, a surf lifesaving flag on the right, and additional tents and chairs near the shoreline. The floor is dry sand with footprints.
On the left, two beach wheelchairs with orange floats and large yellow wheels rest on a blue mobility mat that stretches across the sandy beach. On the right, a group of people stand near additional equipment, including another beach wheelchair with grey wheels. In the middle, the mat leads down to the shoreline where lifeguards in orange tops stand near the water. The background consists of the ocean with swimmers. The floor is sandy with footprints, and the mat has visible wear.
On the left, a lifeguard in an orange shirt pushes a yellow beach wheelchair along a blue mobility mat surrounded by sandy ground. On the right, a group of people gather near a yellow canopy tent featuring surf rescue equipment and hula hoops. In the middle, the mat extends straight through the sand towards the shoreline in the background, where more people stand near the water and lifeguard boats. The floor is sandy with scattered footprints, and the mat forms visible pathways.
On the left, a blue mobility mat stretches over sandy ground, bordered by a lifeguard flag and beach chairs near the shoreline. On the right, a yellow canopy tent shelters people, with a white trailer and a warning sign further back on the sand. In the middle, another section of the mat extends towards the foreground, bordered by people walking and sitting on the sand. The background includes the ocean edge and distant trees. The floor is sandy, with footprints scattered across the area.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Waves crashing
  2. Seagulls calling
  3. Children laughing
  4. Wind rustling
  5. Footsteps on sand
Smell

Smells

  1. Salty sea air
  2. Fresh ocean breeze
  3. Sunscreen
  4. Warm sand
  5. Seaweed
Touch

Feel

  1. Warm sun
  2. Cool breeze
  3. Soft sand undefoot
  4. Shade from trees
  5. Excitement
Sight

Sight

  1. Blue beach mat
  2. Beach umbrellas
  3. Blue ocean
  4. Lifeguard flags
  5. People swimming

Activities & Stalls

The activities area is set on a grassed space near the beach, with several tents and stalls arranged for visitors. A sensory area, a BBQ and a stage are also located within this area. The Surf Life Saving Club hosts the seated volleyball event nearby.

A concrete path winds through the site, allowing access for wheelchairs and strollers. The environment is vibrant, with people gathering under tents, browsing stalls, and socialising.

Families and friends enjoy the sunny day, while others head towards the beach, creating a cheerful and communal atmosphere.

On the left, a sandy path bordered by grass leads towards the beach, with a wooden fence and trees nearby. A person walks along the path past a brightly coloured sign. On the right, two gazebos are set up on grassy ground, one blue and one yellow, with people gathered underneath. In the middle, a wide concrete path runs between the sandy area and the gazebos. The floor consists of concrete, sand, and grass. There is no ceiling, but a single lamp post stands in the middle near the path.
On the left, a covered barbecue area with a stone bench and a nearby fence sits next to grassy ground. On the right, a group of people stand near a small wooden building with bins on the path's edge. In the middle, a paved path leads towards a gap in the trees, revealing beach access signs and a glimpse of sandy ground in the background. The floor consists of a mix of concrete paving, grass, and patches of sand. There is no visible ceiling.
On the left, a covered barbecue area with a metal bench sits beside a railing and green grass. On the right, a group of people stand near a bin, a stroller, and a small wooden building partially visible behind trees. In the middle, a paved path leads upwards through dense greenery towards beach access signs and a glimpse of sandy ground at the path's end. The floor consists of concrete, grass, and sand.
On the left, a grassy area with several trees has two people near a pram and bags on the grass, and a small building is partially visible surrounded by greenery. On the right, multiple gazebos, including blue and maroon ones, sit on grass with groups of people gathered underneath. In the middle, a paved path extends forward, lined by bins and shaded areas. The foreground features a man in a wheelchair on a smooth surface. The floor is a mix of concrete and grass. There is no visible ceiling.
On the left, a grassy area bordered by dense trees contains a yellow warning sign and a bin near a blue "Toilets" signpost. On the right, a paved pathway curves through grass and trees, with several people walking in groups. In the middle, a dark blue gazebo branded with white text is set up on the grass, with promotional flags on either side. The foreground includes a mix of gravel and grass, with a partly visible black railing.
On the left, a sandy path bordered by grass and a wooden fence leads towards the beach, with a signboard and people walking nearby. On the right, two gazebos, one blue and one yellow, are set up on grass with groups of people gathered underneath. In the middle, a wide paved path runs toward the background, flanked by grass and small patches of sand. The foreground features the textured paved path and some scattered patches of dirt. A tall lamppost stands centrally.
On the left, a grassy area with a small wooden shelter and a bin is surrounded by shrubs and trees. On the right, blue and white gazebos are set up on grass, with people gathered underneath and a pram nearby. In the middle, a wide paved path extends towards the background, leading to a small building and further greenery. The foreground consists of textured concrete paving, grass, and scattered shadows.
On the left, a light grey building with open service windows has people standing nearby, next to green and black bins and a white folding table. On the right, a group of people are gathered around gazebos and seated on mats under tall trees. In the middle, a paved pathway stretches forward, with scattered shadows and tree trunks along its sides. The floor consists of textured concrete, dirt, and pine straw.
On the left, a grey building with large glass panels has people gathered beside tables holding items, with bins and vegetation nearby. On the right, a wooden pavilion with a metal roof shelters seated people, while open grass and market-style gazebos with more people are visible further back. In the middle, a paved path curves through the scene, bordered by trees casting dappled shadows. The floor includes concrete, dirt, and patches of grass.
On the left, a blue-grey brick building has a white sign with a blue arrow attached to its wall. On the right, signs reading “Emergency Access” and “264” are mounted on poles near bushes, with a black information board positioned below. In the middle, a wide concrete path leads to a shaded area under trees featuring gazebos and people gathered. The foreground consists of concrete and asphalt, with greenery visible along the edges.
On the left, dense trees and bushes border a curved sandy path leading towards a grassy area. On the right, a blue flag marked "Toilets" stands next to a rubbish bin and lush green foliage. In the middle, a narrow, pale concrete pathway curves ahead with two people walking towards the water. The foreground consists of a section of textured concrete, trimmed grass, and part of an informational sign.
On the left, a vertical blue flag reading "Toilets" stands on grass next to bushes and trees. On the right, a cluster of dense greenery surrounds another blue flag. In the middle, a blue gazebo with "Cérge" branding on the roof and tablecloth sits on a lawn, partially shaded by trees. A person stands under the gazebo behind a table. The foreground features a textured, light-coloured curved concrete path bordered by grass.
On the left, a small brown building with a closed roller door is partially in shade, next to sandy ground and grass bordered by trees. On the right, a bright yellow and orange gazebo with tables and items for display is set up on grass, alongside a parked vehicle with a partially extended awning. In the middle, a curved, textured concrete path extends into the distance, surrounded by grass and trees. The foreground includes light and shadow patterns on the concrete.
On the left, dense trees and shrubs form a shaded border with visible patches of dry ground at their base. On the right, a grey portable toilet is positioned on compacted soil near the edge of the tree line, marked by yellow painted parking bay lines on the ground. In the foreground, the floor consists of a dark asphalt surface with scattered light debris and faint shadows cast by the trees above.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Chatter of people
  2. Laughter
  3. Waves crashing
  4. Birds chirping
  5. Music from stalls
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh sea air
  2. Grilled food
  3. Sunscreen
  4. Grass
  5. Ocean breeze
Touch

Feel

  1. Crowded space
  2. Lively atmosphere
  3. Warm sun
  4. Fun & excitement
  5. Breezy
Sight

Sight

  1. Colourful tents
  2. Sunlight
  3. Green trees
  4. Market stalls
  5. People mingling

Beach Wheelchair

The Mobi-Chair Beach Wheelchair and beach access matting are available for community use at Dicky Beach. The wheelchair is suitable for both adults and children.

During the All Access Day event, the beach wheelchair is readily available. Users are required to fill out the booking form. Please approach the beach patrol on duty or a volunteer for assistance.

A path runs centre, flanked by grass and dense bushes. To the left, a wooden fence with wire fencing sits along the edge of a trimmed lawn; a small signboard is mounted on the fence. On the right, thick shrubbery and trees create a shaded verge. In the distance, a small building or booth is visible beyond the path, with more greenery framing the scene. The ground is a light-paved footpath; grass borders both sides.
A small structure with a bold metal door in the centre. Left side shows a green utility cabinet and a white pipe running down the wall; right side has a brown rubbish bin. Background features a wooden railing path leading to a sandy slope with bushes on either side. The floor is a grey concrete surface, slightly worn, extending from the front of the door to the path on the right. Ceiling is a flat, light-coloured canopy.
A doorway opens into a small clinic-like room. On the left a striped blue and white reclining chair with large yellow wheels sits just inside the entrance. In the middle inside, a hospital trolley with a blue sheet is visible, along with white cabinets and medical equipment. The floor inside is dark grey tiles; the threshold outside is concrete. Doors are white and open, framing a path that leads to a bright interior.
A doorway opens into a small medical room. On the left inside, a tall metal cabinet lines the wall. Center is a blue-and-white striped reclining chair with a bright yellow life jacket secured on it. A single large yellow wheel sits at the chair’s rear. In the middle/background, a hospital trolley with a blue sheet stands near a workbench and white cupboards. The floor is dark grey tiles inside; the outer threshold is rough concrete.
A doorway opens into a small medical room. On the left outside, a white utility box is mounted on a light wall. Inside near the threshold, a blue-and-white striped reclining chair with orange forearm supports sits on the concrete floor, beside a yellow life-raft seat. A second orange seat is attached to the chair. Inside, a grey tiled floor leads to white cupboards and a hospital bed in the background.
Beach Wheelchair at All Access Day at Dicky Beach
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Distant waves
  2. Rustling leaves
  3. Wind in trees
  4. Footsteps on concrete
  5. Birds chirping
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh sea air
  2. Earthy foliage
  3. Salty air
  4. Mild sunscreen
  5. Distant food aroma
Touch

Feel

  1. Warm sun
  2. Cool breeze
  3. Firm wheelchair handle
  4. Relaxing atmosphere
  5. Smooth path
Sight

Sight

  1. Green trees
  2. Metal shed
  3. Beach Wheelchair
  4. Paved pathways
  5. Signage

How To Use The Beach Wheelchair

The Mobi-Chair beach wheelchair is stored in a small shed behind the clubhouse, marked as a First Aid Room with outward-opening metal doors and reached by a smooth concrete path. Guests first report to the Patrol Captain, who arranges a volunteer to guide them to the shed.

The wheelchair supports up to 130kg, has three seat positions, a seatbelt, and must be used with the supplied lifejacket. Carers assess their ability to push, seek help if the user is over 60kg, and must stay within the red and yellow flags in safe conditions. After use, wash at the showers, return the wheelchair and lifejackets to the shed, and notify volunteers of their return.

Click here to access the detailed visual story for the beach wheelchair.

How To Use The Beach Wheelchair at All Access Day at Dicky Beach
How To Use The Beach Wheelchair at All Access Day at Dicky Beach
How To Use The Beach Wheelchair at All Access Day at Dicky Beach
How To Use The Beach Wheelchair at All Access Day at Dicky Beach
How To Use The Beach Wheelchair at All Access Day at Dicky Beach
How To Use The Beach Wheelchair at All Access Day at Dicky Beach
How To Use The Beach Wheelchair at All Access Day at Dicky Beach
How To Use The Beach Wheelchair at All Access Day at Dicky Beach
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Waves crashing
  2. Birds chirping
  3. Wind rustling
  4. Distant chatter
  5. External weather conditions
Smell

Smells

  1. Salty sea air
  2. Fresh greenery
  3. Sunscreen scent
  4. Ocean breeze
  5. Warm sand
Touch

Feel

  1. Warm sun
  2. Gentle breeze
  3. Soft sand
  4. Firm wheelchair handle
  5. Relaxing atmosphere
Sight

Sight

  1. Beach wheelchair
  2. Green trees
  3. Yellow wheels
  4. Sandy path
  5. Beachfront view
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