Knox Leisureworks Visual Story

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Arrival at Knox Leisureworks

Knox Leisureworks is a low-set, blue and grey building easily identifiable from Tormore Road in Boronia. There are a number of accessible car parking spaces located at the front of the facility and there is a step-free access from the car park space to the sidewalk. Bike racks are also available adjacent to the entrance.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Birds chirping & trees rustling
  2. Rustling leaves
  3. Vehicles & traffic sounds
  4. People talking
  5. Local school bell & music (occasional)
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Natural environment esp. animal scents
  5. Grass & plants
Touch

Feel

  1. Walking
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Concrete footpath surface
  4. Excitement & anticipation
  5. Warm sunlight
Sight

Sight

  1. Reflections & glare
  2. Trees
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Parked & moving vehicles
  5. Pedestrians

Entrance at Knox Leisureworks

Entry into Knox Leisureworks is through a set of automatic glass doors leading into the reception area. Inside the reception desk features a blue and yellow front. Retail items are displayed behind the desk and an ice cream freezer is positioned near the entrance.

The Café is also located in this area and features movable tables and chairs and a ramp with handrails.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing water
  2. Running water
  3. Electronic beeps & buzzing
  4. Excited people
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (mild)
  2. Cooking food aroma
  3. Coffee aroma
  4. Cleaning products
  5. New garments
Touch

Feel

  1. Shared personal space
  2. Physical barrier
  3. Change in floor surface
  4. Change in temperature
  5. Excitement
Sight

Sight

  1. People queueing
  2. Middle level lighting
  3. Contrasting colours
  4. Ramp with handrails
  5. Café

Aquatic Environment

Moving down from reception via the ramp the facility opens to an indoor aquatic environment. There are multiple change room dispersed on pool deck, with the main change rooms located at the bottom of the ramp.

To the left of the ramp and main change room is the Leisure pool, beyond the change rooms is the 8-lane 50m pool, warm water pool in the top right and program pool. There is a temperature change from the entrance to the pool deck where the humidity is noticeable.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing water
  2. Running water
  3. Music (occasional)
  4. Safety instructions
  5. Shouting & loud noises
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (Medium)
  2. Humidity (seasonal)
  3. Wet clothes
  4. Damp towels
  5. Soaps & toiletries (bathroom)
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet
  2. Temperature change (humidity)
  3. Increased heart rate
  4. Shared personal space
  5. Excitement
Sight

Sight

  1. Contrasting colours
  2. Slides
  3. Water features
  4. People swimming
  5. Water splashing

Swell Café

Swell Café is located to the left of the reception counter and offers flexible seating arrangements, including options with a view of the mezzanine. The space accommodates wheelchairs and prams by allowing chairs to be moved, and high chairs are also available.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Coffee machine
  2. Dishes & glasses clanging
  3. Register & EFTPOS machine beeping
  4. People talking
  5. Distant chatter
Smell

Smells

  1. Coffee aromas
  2. Food aromas
  3. Disinfectant spray
  4. Fryer oil smell (occasional)
  5. Chlorine (pool)
Touch

Feel

  1. Close proximity to others
  2. Loud noises (when busy)
  3. Hungry/thirsty
  4. Money handling
  5. Hot/cold drinks
Sight

Sight

  1. Natural lighting
  2. Tables & chairs
  3. People sitting, eating & drinking
  4. Storage lockers
  5. Food & drinks

Gymnasium at Knox Leisureworks

Access the gym by heading to the right of the reception area through the glass sliding doors. Inside, you'll find a variety of equipment, including cardio machines, press machines, and a dedicated free weights area. The space is open, well-lit, and designed for comfortable use.

Bright yellow tape marks the placement of certain equipment to help with visibility and organization in a room filled with a wide range of fitness machines.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Heavy breathing
  2. Banging & clanging of weights
  3. Music
  4. Sounds from exercise machines
  5. Occasional shouting
Smell

Smells

  1. Body odours
  2. Sporting ointments
  3. Cleaning & sanitising products
  4. Rubber
  5. Air conditioning
Touch

Feel

  1. Close proximity to others
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Elevated body temperature
  4. Sweating
  5. Sore muscles
Sight

Sight

  1. Natural lighting
  2. People exercising
  3. Natural colours
  4. Reflections
  5. Machines

Reformer Pilates

To access the Reformer Pilates Studio, turn left when facing the front of the building (entry side) as the studio is located separately. Proceed along the footpath to a low-set building. The entrance is marked with a "Reformer Pilates" sign on the door and can be accessed via an outward-opening glass door.

The studio is air-conditioned and well-lit, featuring timber floors and 12 beds. A storage rack for belongings is positioned to the left of the entrance.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Deep breathing
  2. Machine clinking
  3. Background music
  4. People speaking
  5. School bell & music (occasional)
Smell

Smells

  1. Floral scent
  2. Body odours
  3. Air conditioning
  4. Cleaning products
  5. Fresh air (outside)
Touch

Feel

  1. Leather bed
  2. Straps
  3. Elevated heart rate
  4. Calm & focused
  5. Relaxed
Sight

Sight

  1. Pilates beds
  2. Mid level lighting
  3. Low lights
  4. Green wall
  5. Timber floors

Accessible equipment at Knox Leisureworks

There are aquatic wheelchairs available for use throughout the facility. A range of bathroom and change facilities are available close to the pool hall, including a fully accessible bathroom with a hoist and adult change table.

Additionally, there are six all-gender accessible bathrooms equipped with showers, hand-held shower hoses, bench chairs and grab bars. Lockers are positioned outside the change rooms.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Hair dryer
  2. Echo
  3. Flushing toilets
  4. Running water from tap
  5. Sounds of the lift
Smell

Smells

  1. Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
  2. Chlorine (mild)
  3. Cleaning products
  4. Deodorants
  5. Wet/damp clothes
Touch

Feel

  1. Changing surfaces
  2. Bowel & bladder movements
  3. Changing clothes
  4. Shared personal space
  5. Refreshed
Sight

Sight

  1. Middle level lighting
  2. Reflections in mirrors
  3. People changing clothing
  4. Aquatic wheelchairs
  5. Hoist

School Entrance at Knox Leisureworks

Access to the school entrance at Knox Leisureworks is via the footpath located to the right of the front of the building. Please note that this is an emergency exit, and the door  should be closed immediately after use. Entrance is through an outward opening glass door.

Upon entry, there is a ramp with handrails leading to the pool area. At the end of the ramp, veer right to access the school change rooms.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. External weather conditions
  2. Trees rustling
  3. Vehicles moving
  4. Tradesmen working (occasional)
  5. Birds chirping
Smell

Smells

  1. Outdoor air
  2. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
  3. Chlorine (upon entry)
  4. Concrete
  5. External weather conditions
Touch

Feel

  1. External weather conditions
  2. Concrete to wet deck flooring
  3. Temperature change
  4. Warm sunlight
  5. Smooth concrete
Sight

Sight

  1. Reflections & glare
  2. Tall trees
  3. Sunshine
  4. Vehicles (parked & moving)
  5. Pedestrians & tradesmen
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