Civic Reserve Recreation Centre

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Access Guide

  • General Access
  • Communication
  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Physical - Mobility
  • Physical - Wheelchair
  • Allergies and Intolerances
  • View inside the Yoga Studio when standing near the glass windows near the manual, outward-opening, glass door. Aside from the Gym balls, found on the black cabinet and accessible inside the facility are vibration plates placed on top of each other. There are also small glass windows on the wall opposite the entrance door that provide illumination inside the studio.
  • The foreground features a paved area with light-coloured stones and scattered grass patches. On the left, there’s a grey parking space marked with a single parking sign. The entrance of the Civic Reserve Recreation Centre is centrally positioned, featuring large windows and a prominent sign above the door. To the right, there's a landscaped area with shrubs and small trees, along with a decorative garden edging.
  • In the foreground, there is a large, paved parking area with multiple spaces marked, including two designated for disabled parking. A white vehicle is parked in one of these spaces. To the left, a grey car is visible further down the parking area. On the right, the building features blue cladding with several windows, surrounded by landscaped areas with small trees and shrubs. Several light poles are scattered throughout the parking lot, providing illumination.
  • In the foreground, a curved asphalt road leads past landscaped grass areas on the left, bordered by a gravel path. Several vehicles are parked along the right side of the road, with one black car prominently displayed. To the left, the building features a blue exterior with vertical paneling, and there are light poles positioned throughout the area. In the background, the Civic Reserve Recreation Centre is visible, identified by its signage, with more vehicles parked in a lot beyond.
  • A closer look at the entrance glass doors with light grey painted edges and an overhang made of grey metal with a white membrane and transparent roofing at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre. Near the venue, there is a carpark where the glass reflects the cars parked in the middle. On the left door, there is a no-smoking sign. The name of the venue can be seen at the top. Covering the lower portion of the walls of the venue are plants with parallel venation.
  • In the foreground, there is a paved area leading to the entrance of the Civic Reserve Recreation Centre, which features large glass windows and a prominent sign. To the left, a gravel path lined with greenery is visible, along with several small shrubs. On the right, there is a decorative planter and a parking sign. The ground is made of light-coloured stones interspersed with grass, providing a neat appearance.
  • Hallway on the left side of the main entrance doors. The image shows a wooden brown cabinet behind the glass doors on the left, a low black sofa chair, and black rubbish bins with red and yellow lids at the start of the entrance ramp on the right. Looking straight ahead, this hallway has a grey floor, a room to the right filled with adults using exercising equipment, and hand rails on the white wall.
  • The first section inside the Civic Reserve Recreation Centre is a black and walnut counter of the café and seating area occupied by adults enjoying themselves while chatting. Lighting the seating area is a skylight allowing natural light to filter in addition to fluorescent strips that surround this rectangular skylight. There is black signage indicating the location of the Stadium, Toilets, Tennis, and Gymnasium.
  • The image shows the side of the black and walnut café counter and its surrounding area. On the right side is a green fire exit sign. Below it is a television mounted on the upper corner of the wall, and next is the “Staff only” white, single, glass door. On the left is a seating area with white chairs and tables that have steel legs and frame.
  • At the café counter is a black cash register, a glass display cabinet with mouth-watering pastries, and small, well-designed flyers with aesthetic colors. There are cold drinks stored in a large fridge, and the menu can be seen on the digital screen mounted on the wall above it. Further to the left is a separate walkway by grey stanchions towards a white door room next to the café.
  • View of the café and seating area from the entrance ramp. The attractive feature of this floor is the skylight above the seating area of the café. The floor is painted in grey and black. The ceiling is white with small, square LED lights. Rubbish bins are placed randomly on this floor for better waste management, and directional signage is large enough to be seen.
  • Entry to the table tennis area is via the entrance ramp and a two-step tier stairwell, both of which have handrails to assist individuals with mobility disabilities. The starting points of the ramp and stairwell are designed with tactile ground surface indicators. Potted plants and black rubbish bins with yellow and orange lids are located in front of the stairwell.
  • A gym space is visible with various fitness equipment. On the left, there’s a rack of black dumbbells arranged vertically. In the centre, a multi-gym machine includes cables and attachments. To the right, a weight bench is positioned beside a row of kettlebells, with two purple exercise mats laid out on the floor. The wall features fitness posters, and a ceiling fan is mounted. The flooring is grey carpet, providing a clean and functional workout environment.
  • In a gym, on the left side, there’s a multi-gym setup with TRX straps and a weight bench. In the middle, a blue weight bench is positioned near a cable machine. To the right, there’s a rack of black dumbbells and a chair along the wall, with two purple exercise mats on the floor. Fitness posters are displayed on the walls, and a ceiling fan is visible above. The flooring consists of grey carpet with darker blue sections, providing a practical workout area.
  • In the gym, on the left, there's a multi-gym setup with various weight machines. In the centre, a weight bench is located near a chair, with a rack of black dumbbells positioned behind it against the wall. On the right, there are stationary exercise bikes and another bench. The walls are adorned with fitness posters, and a ceiling fan is mounted above. The flooring consists of grey carpet with darker blue sections, creating a functional workout area.
  • On the left side of the gym, there’s an elliptical machine, positioned beside a flat exercise mat. In the centre, a line of three stationary bikes is visible, each with a digital display. On the right, there are two massage chairs lined up against the wall, with fitness posters hanging above. The flooring is dark and smooth, and the ceiling features recessed lighting. Large windows are seen in the background, allowing natural light to enter the space.
  • In the gym, the left side features a white chair next to red weight plates stacked on the floor. In the centre, there’s an elliptical machine with a digital interface and cables attached. To the right, a multi-gym setup is visible behind glass walls, along with a few gym towels hanging nearby. The flooring is dark and smooth, while the ceiling is fitted with bright, recessed lighting.
  • On the left side of the gym, there are various weight machines and a black exercise bench. In the centre, a grey workout mat is laid out, leading towards the right side where a shelf holds colourful kettlebells and fitness balls, including pink and blue items. Hanging from the shelf are TRX straps for resistance training. In the background, a rack of black dumbbells is positioned near a wall displaying fitness posters, while the flooring is grey carpet with blue accents.
  • To the left of the gym, there’s a weight bench and a multi-gym setup with adjustable seats. In the centre, a black exercise mat is placed on the grey flooring, with various gym equipment surrounding it. On the right, three large exercise balls in green, yellow, and red are resting on the floor, alongside a rack of weights. Fitness posters adorn the walls, and large windows let in natural light, contributing to the bright atmosphere. The ceiling features recessed lighting.
  • On the left side of the gym, there's a rowing machine next to a stationary bike, both equipped with digital displays. In the centre, two elliptical machines are aligned, followed by three treadmills along the back wall. Fitness posters are mounted on the blue panels behind the equipment. To the right, a small table and red weights are positioned near large windows that offer a view outside. The flooring is a dark, smooth surface, and the ceiling features recessed lighting.
  • Hallway to the changing rooms and bathrooms at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre. The walls are white, and the floor is grey. On the opposite side of the 4 doors on the right with sky-blue painted edges are glass windows. Hanging on the ceiling is a small black signboard for Change rooms and Toilets.
  • Inside the accessible bathroom at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre. On the left wall is a paper towel dispenser, a grey rubbish bin, a low-set wash basin, and a blue infographic about how to wash hands properly. In the middle are two toilet seats of different heights and sizes (left small; right big). Between them is a sanitary napkin bin and a toilet roll holder with toilet paper. The floor is granite, and the walls are painted white.
  • Hallway towards the Tennis and Gymnastics areas at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre. The left wall is painted grey while some portion of the upper wall is painted in white with a brown trim. Visible through the glass windows combined with a walnut-painted wall on the left are the metal handrails. Leaning against it is a white lost-property cabinet. The other half of the floor is painted in grey while the other half is black.
  • Image inside one of the accessible bathrooms at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre. On the left is a knee-high wooden table and a black chair next to it. There is a white shower curtain, a handheld showerhead, and grab bars situated on the purple-tiled wall. and to the right is a toilet. The bathroom has a grey-tiled floor and a white-painted brick wall.
  • On the left side of the door of the accessible bathroom is another purple-tiled wall where a mirror, a wash basin, and an automatic liquid soap dispenser can be seen. Mounted on the left white-painted wall near the wash basin is a hand dryer, an overhang for plastic hygiene containers, and a rubbish bin with a purple garbage bag.
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  • The Yoga Studio at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre has a manual, outward-opening glass door. Seen through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows is a large, open space with a brown, timber floor. On the glass walls are blue and red marketing papers as well as a white alcohol hand dispenser. There is a white, circular table on the right just behind the open door of the yoga studio.
  • Inside the Yoga Studio is a large, open space with a brown, timber floor. There is a large black cabinet with an array of varying colored gym exercise balls. The natural light coming from the glass windows on the right wall provides a gleaming appearance on the timber floors. The studio has a square tile design with white ceiling fans.
  • View inside the Yoga Studio when standing near the glass windows on the right wall. On the opposite wall is a small room without a door that has other yoga equipment. The black cabinet with different colors of gym exercise balls can be well seen in this corner. Several weights in varying colors are placed on a white table in the corner before the black cabinet.
  • View inside the Yoga Studio when standing near the glass windows near the manual, outward-opening, glass door. Aside from the Gym balls, found on the black cabinet and accessible inside the facility are vibration plates placed on top of each other. There are also small glass windows on the wall opposite the entrance door that provide illumination inside the studio.

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
• Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
• Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
• 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.
• Civic Reserve Recreation Centre is located within the grounds of Mornington's Civic Reserve.
• Bitumen parking is available, as well as accessible parking located to the right of the centre's main entrance.
• Please note that the parking is shared with other users of the Reserve.
• Low Sensory Hour from 4-5pm on Fridays

COMMUNICATION

• Use Cérge as our digital concierge to support personalised customer service
• 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

• Provide information in large print
• Provide digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line)
• Use easy read fonts in our signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)
• Have handrails on all our stairways
• Have Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire)
• Have effective lighting throughout facility.

HEARING

• Have a hearing loop
• Have TVs with captioning option
• Have volume controlled phones

PHYSICAL - MOBILITY

• Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
• Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
• 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
• Provide easy, step-free pathways (clear of obstructions) to all indoor and outdoor areas (includes picnic areas, barbecues and indoor and outdoor areas
• Have step free access to into our business premise
• Have step free access to the conference or function room
• 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 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
• Have a wheelchair accessible shower and change room
• Provide wheelchair access to gym
• Have a pool ramp/hoist enabling entry into pool
• Have clear space between furniture and exhibits for a person to manoeuvre a mobility aid

ALLERGIES AND INTOLERANCES

• Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
• Have equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epipens and defibrillator
• Our kiosk provides a range of options to suit most dietary requirements.