Bribie Island Seaside Museum


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Access Guide

  • General Access
  • Communication
  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Physical - Mobility
  • Physical - Wheelchair

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
 Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
 Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
 Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
 Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
 Entry to the Bribie Island Seaside Museum is free.
 Opening Hours: Wednesday to Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Weekends 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

COMMUNICATION

 Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
 A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
 Provide clear, concise internal and external directional signage throughout your facility.

VISION

 Have an appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog
 Have handrails on all our stairways
 Have effective lighting throughout facility.
 Have tactile tiles prior to steps, ramps, jetties, piers and other hazards.

HEARING

 Have TVs with captioning option

PHYSICAL - MOBILITY

 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 accessible seating areas in theatrette
 Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
 Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
 Have wheelchair access to amusements and activities
 Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed
 Have a wheelchair accessible toilet
 Have clear space between furniture and exhibits for a person to manoeuvre a mobility aid