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Access Guide

  • General Access
  • Communication
  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Physical - Mobility
  • Physical - Wheelchair
  • Allergies and Intolerances
  • A library interior with bookshelves arranged in a semi-circle. On the left, a shelf labelled "Young Adult" displays various books. In the centre, a large image of a person in a hat handling pineapples is attached to a bookshelf. On the right, a computer station with a monitor and keyboard is available for searching. The floor is carpeted, and the ceiling has exposed ductwork and fluorescent lights. An exit sign and glass-walled room are visible in the background.
  • A corridor with three yellow doors on the left, each marked with restroom symbols. The floor is made of dark wooden planks. On the right, there is a wall of metal grid and wooden slats, allowing light and a view of greenery outside. The ceiling is light-coloured with recessed lighting. At the end of the corridor, there is a window with a view of trees and a pathway.
  • A public restroom with white walls and a dark tiled floor. On the left, there's a small sink with a mirror above it and a soap dispenser. A yellow biohazard disposal box is mounted on the wall. A baby changing station is also attached to the wall. In the centre, there's a toilet with a grab rail on the right side and a small bin nearby. A toilet brush is placed on the floor next to the toilet. The ceiling is plain and light-coloured.
  • On the left, there is a library entrance with glass doors, displaying books on wooden shelves inside. A hand sanitising station is positioned near the entrance. On the right, a wall features a "Returns" slot for book returns, with a small shelf and a drinking fountain below. The floor is a combination of tiles near the entrance and wooden planks near the returns area. The ceiling is light-coloured with recessed lighting.
  • A library entrance with a tiled floor and a ceiling with recessed lights. On the left, there are display shelves with books and artwork in wooden frames. In the centre, glass doors lead into the library, where a yellow circular desk and bookshelves are visible. On the right, a glass display case contains decorative items. An exit sign is above the doors, and a hand sanitiser station is near the entrance.
  • A library interior with a grey carpeted floor. On the left, there are bookshelves filled with books. In the middle, a yellow and grey desk is attended by a person. To the right, a book return area with a cart and a digital kiosk is visible. The back wall features a colourful mural with floral designs. The ceiling has white panels with fluorescent lights.
  • A library interior with a carpeted floor and a ceiling with fluorescent lights. On the left, there are self-service kiosks with illuminated screens and a wall-mounted television. In the centre, there are several bookshelves labelled "Fiction" filled with books. In the background, large windows reveal a view of greenery outside, and there are grey armchairs and small tables arranged for reading.
  • A library interior with a grey carpeted floor. On the right, a returns section with black shelves and a computer on a stand. A green mobile phone recycling bin is nearby. In the centre, a staff member stands at a yellow and grey desk with a computer. On the left, white bookshelves filled with books and a mural of a colourful bird on the wall. Blue chairs are visible near computers along the wall. The ceiling has large white ducts and fluorescent lights.
  • A library interior with a grey carpeted floor. On the left, there is a display with seed library information and a wooden box on a white shelf. In the centre, a person sits at a yellow and grey desk with a computer and a trolley of books. Above, a clock and a TV screen are mounted on the wall. On the right, a person is returning books at a "Returns" section. Nearby, a glass wall reveals more bookshelves and a green recycling bin. The ceiling has large white ducts.
  • A library interior with bookshelves on the right, labelled "A" and "B", filled with books. On the left, there are shelves with magazines and a payment terminal. In the middle, a seating area with grey and brown chairs around small tables. Large windows in the background reveal a view of trees and a pond. The carpet is dark grey, and the ceiling has fluorescent lights and a visible air duct. A fire extinguisher and some framed pictures are on the wall.
  • A library interior with a magazine rack on the left, filled with various publications. In the centre, there are round tables with grey chairs, and a large window offering a view of a pond with lily pads and trees. On the right, a person is seated at a table with a laptop. The walls are adorned with framed pictures, and there's a fire extinguisher nearby. The ceiling has fluorescent lights, and the floor is carpeted in a dark pattern.
  • A library reading area with a carpeted floor. On the left, there are shelves filled with magazines under a sign labelled "Magazines". In the centre, several round tables are surrounded by grey and brown upholstered chairs. On the right, a chessboard is set up on a table with blue chairs. Large windows in the background offer a view of a pond with lily pads and trees, allowing natural light to fill the space.
  • A library interior with a search computer station on the left, featuring a monitor and a chair. Behind it, a wall-mounted TV is visible. In the centre, there is a magazine rack filled with various titles against a red wall. On the right, there are round tables with grey and brown chairs. Large windows provide a view of a garden with trees and a pond outside. The floor is carpeted, and the ceiling has a cylindrical air duct and lighting fixtures.
  • A library interior with bookshelves arranged in a semi-circle. On the left, a shelf labelled "Young Adult" displays various books. In the centre, a large image of a person in a hat handling pineapples is attached to a bookshelf. On the right, a computer station with a monitor and keyboard is available for searching. The floor is carpeted, and the ceiling has exposed ductwork and fluorescent lights. An exit sign and glass-walled room are visible in the background.
  • A library interior with a dark carpeted floor and a ceiling with fluorescent lights. On the left, a child is playing near a patterned ottoman, while an adult sits at a table with games. Behind them are bookshelves filled with children's books. The back wall features a mural with pink and green floral designs. On the right, more curved bookshelves hold various books, and a yellow partition is visible. A small seating area is in the background.
  • A library room with large windows on the left, offering a view of lush greenery outside. Inside, there are white curved bookshelves filled with children's books. In the centre, a young girl and an older person are seated at a table with toys and games. The right wall features more bookshelves and colourful cabinets, with a circular reading nook. The ceiling has several fluorescent lights, and the floor is carpeted in dark grey.
  • A library with large windows on the left, offering a view of a lush, green forest and a pond. Inside, there are white, curved bookshelves filled with children's books. In the centre, a child and an adult are engaged in an activity at a black table surrounded by orange stools. The back wall features bookshelves, a colourful mural, and circular reading nooks. The ceiling has modern light fixtures, and the floor is carpeted in dark grey.
  • A library interior with a grey carpeted floor and a ceiling with rectangular lights. On the left, there are bookshelves filled with books and a curved seating area. In the centre, a child and an adult sit at a table with toys and books, surrounded by orange chairs. The right side features a circular reading nook with patterned cushions. Large windows in the background reveal a view of trees and a yellow wall outside.
  • A library interior with a large mural of a colourful bird on the left wall. Below the mural, a man sits on a round, orange ottoman, looking at his phone. To the right, a row of computers on a long desk with blue chairs. A person is using one of the computers. The floor is carpeted in a dark grey pattern, and the ceiling has a large white duct. Bookshelves are visible in the background.
  • A library interior with a row of computer stations along the left wall. Two blue chairs are positioned at the desks, with one person using a computer. A man sits on a pink bench to the right, looking at his phone. The floor is carpeted in a dark pattern, and the ceiling has visible air ducts. In the background, bookshelves and a service desk are visible, with a person standing nearby.
  • On the left, there are two blue chairs in front of a long desk with a computer monitor displaying a landscape image. A wall-mounted clock and a security camera are above. In the middle, a person stands near a service desk with a trolley. On the right, bookshelves labelled "Business and Finance" are filled with books. The ceiling has fluorescent lights and visible air ducts, and the floor is carpeted in dark grey.
  • A room with a large, colourful mural of a bird on the wall. In the centre, there's a white printer on a grey cabinet, flanked by two more cabinets with informational displays. To the right, a peach-coloured, oval-shaped ottoman sits on a patterned carpet. On the left, a glass door leads to an area with grey chairs and a small table. The ceiling is not visible, and the windows have grey blinds.
  • A library interior with grey carpeted flooring and a high ceiling with exposed ducts. In the centre, a circular grey seating area surrounds a display of books. Bookshelves filled with books line the left and right sides. In the background, a person sits on a round orange seat near a computer desk with a blue chair. To the right, two people are at a yellow and black returns counter, with a digital screen above them.
  • A library interior with white bookshelves filled with books on both sides. In the centre, there are round tables with blue chairs. The floor is carpeted in a dark grey pattern. The ceiling is white with exposed ducts and fluorescent lights. On the left wall, there's a large mural with a floral design. At the back, a glass door and windows are visible. Signs on the shelves indicate sections like "Biographies" and "Culture".
  • A library interior with a grey carpeted floor. On the left, there's an orange cushioned bench with a grey seat and a matching ottoman. The wall behind has large floral designs in pink and green. In the centre, there are white bookshelves filled with books and a yellow end panel. In the background, more shelves and a digital screen are visible. The ceiling has white panels and large air ducts. Natural light enters through windows on the left.
  • A room with a person in a red shirt and headphones sitting at a small round table on the left, using a laptop. Behind them is a glass door with a view of stairs outside. A large mural of a bird decorates the wall. In the centre, there's a sign on a stand. On the right, a bookshelf with labelled sections and a computer on a desk. The floor is carpeted, and the ceiling has exposed ducts and lighting.
  • A library interior with bookshelves arranged in a semi-circle. On the left, a shelf labelled "Young Adult" displays various books. In the centre, a large image of a person in a hat handling pineapples is attached to a bookshelf. On the right, a computer station with a monitor and keyboard is available for searching. The floor is carpeted, and the ceiling has exposed ductwork and fluorescent lights. An exit sign and glass-walled room are visible in the background.

GENERAL ACCESS

• Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints and discussing feedback regarding accessibility issues/barriers.
• Accept the Companion Card
• Employ people with disability
• Trained staff in disability awareness
• Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
• Have a place to store mobility and/or medical equipment (eg beach wheelchair, hoist, oxygen).
• Have measurements of key access points and features such as doorway widths, bed heights and circulation spaces, available upon request.
• Provide details regarding the location of your business and provide a map which indicates the closest town and proximity to the local railway and coach station, include accessibility information about your local area.

COMMUNICATION

• Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
• A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
• Trained staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
• Provide clear, concise internal and external directional signage throughout your facility.

VISION

• Use easy read fonts in our signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)
• Have effective lighting throughout facility.
• Have tactile tiles prior to steps, ramps, jetties, piers and other hazards.

HEARING

• Have TVs with captioning option
• Have visual alerts for emergencies (Include flashing light)

PHYSICAL - MOBILITY

• Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
• Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
• Have grab rails in the bathroom
• Provide seating in common areas including reception area. Seating provided is a variety/range and include some with back rests and arm rests.

PHYSICAL - WHEELCHAIR

• Have step free outdoor pathways
• Have step free access to into our business premise
• Have step free access to the conference or function room
• Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
• Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
• Have wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc)
• Have a wheelchair accessible toilet
• Provide a low height counter suitable for a person using a wheelchair or a person of small stature
• Have clear space between furniture and exhibits for a person to manoeuvre a mobility aid
• 4 accessible car parking spaces

ALLERGIES AND INTOLERANCES

• Trained staff to respond to allergic reactions
• A defibrillator is available