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Access Guide

  • General Access
  • Communication
  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Physical - Mobility
  • Physical - Wheelchair
  • A stairway with handrails leads to a brick-faced building. Plants and palm trees adorn the front, with an "ART" sign. To the right stands another brick building marked "G" with directional signs. On its left, large striped umbrellas shade arranged tables and chairs. Further back, a shaded area with ornamental plants against the wall. The brick floor extends to the rear.
  • To the left, a field with sparse grass and soil stretches out. Tall trees and decorative shrubs fill a concrete planter. Signs stand near a white fence that extends toward the end. Parallel to it is a brick pathway. On the right, tables and chairs are arranged under an extended roofing and in front of a restaurant's al fresco area. Another brick building, adjacent to a taller, multi-story structure, stands behind it.
  • A stairway with handrails leads to a brick-faced building. Plants and palm trees adorn the front, with an "ART" sign. To the right stands another brick building marked "G" with directional signs. On its left, large striped umbrellas shade arranged tables and chairs. Further back, a shaded area with ornamental plants against the wall. The brick floor extends to the rear.
  • On the left, ornamental plants and palm trees line the landscape, bordered by large rocks. Nearby, a massive striped umbrella shade arranged tables and chairs. To the right, a glass wall reveals the restaurant inside the building. The brick pathway leads towards the shaded area of a red brick building. A green trolley sits near the window, accompanied by ornamental plants in large pots.
  • A staircase with handrails descends, preceded by truncated domes. Large pots of ornamental plants adorn the front and right sides. The left building features a corrugated roof extending to the right, secured by a low black metal fence. Brick walls flank both sides. Below, tables and chairs are visible.
  • In the centre lies a concrete plant box with tall ornamental plants and trees, accompanied by signage on a pole. To the left, an elevated area hosts movable chairs and tables under the shade of tall palm trees. On the right, an extended roofing shelter descending stairs with handrails. Behind stands a multi-storey building with a brick facade and large windows.
  • Both sides of the building display a red brick facade with black doors. A ceiling-hung signage reads "Factory Lane". On the right, a lift is positioned. Large pots showcase ornamental plants upfront, alongside free standing banners. Posters adorn the brick walls, with a concrete staircase visible further ahead.
  • On the left stands a building with a brick facade labeled "Metro Arts". Ornamental plants hang above, reaching towards the building. A black door opens to a dimly lit room displaying illuminated paintings. Outward-opening glass doors lead to descending stairs. Beside them, a bar is situated. Adjacent, stairs with handrails ascend. Movable tables and chairs are arranged to the right.
  • On the left stands a building with a brick facade labelled "Metro Arts". Ornamental plants hang above, extending towards the building. Lighting fixtures adorn the wall, with two black speaker-like structures positioned in front of the glass door entrance. Inside, a staircase with handrails is equipped with truncated domes and a rope bollard. To the right, a bar is arranged with movable chairs for seating.
  • To the left stands a building with a brick facade, with a neon sign reading "Bar". Inside, a brick wall decorates the bar area, with wines and liquors displayed on the counter. A staircase equipped with handrails and truncated domes is positioned in the middle. To the right, an accessible toilet with a brick facade and grey door is situated. Ornamental plants in large pots adorn the right side, while the corrugated roof extends to the left, providing shade. Brick tiles cover the floor.
  • The bar showcases a brick facade with a neon sign reading "Box Office". Wines and liquors are displayed on the counter. A glass door and a pot of ornamental plants adorn the left side. A staircase with handrails and truncated domes is positioned to the right. Signages are affixed to the wall. The ceiling is all black with lights and aircon vents, while the floor is tiled white.
  • To the right, a lift displays a poster on its wall, adjacent to a flatscreen attached to the black wall. In the middle, two tables with stools are situated, while a staircase leading downwards stands behind. Metal railing secures the area from the outside. The ceiling is all black with lights and aircon vents, and the floor is tiled white.
  • In the unisex bathroom, a toilet bowl is in the left corner with handrails and a tissue dispenser on the wall. A washbasin is positioned to the right alongside rubbish bins. Grey tiles cover the floor and walls. The white ceiling is illuminated by LED lights. Outside, signage indicates all-gender access on the white wall next to another white door.
  • A manual glass door opens outward, with a signage reading "Gallery One" on the wall above. An ornamental plant sits in a huge pot below. Signages are affixed to the right side of the glass door. Movable black tables and chairs are arranged in front. The floor is tiled with brick, and the wall is white. Inside, a section of the gallery is visible.
  • To the left, an outward-opening glass door is seen. The white wall displays art paintings on both sides, with lighting fixtures hanging from the exposed ceiling. The polished cement floor shows worn-out markings, with a piece of craft made of ropes and strings on display. The Metro Arts Bar is visible to the right outside.
  • To the right, art paintings adorn the white wall, accompanied by hanging lighting fixtures. A piece of craft made of ropes and strings is displayed against the wall. The ceiling reveals exposed concrete beams, pipes, air conditioning vents, and pin lights. The polished cement floor exhibits worn-out markings.
  • To the left, art paintings decorate the white wall, with another piece on the right. A craft made of ropes and strings is displayed against the far-left wall. The ceiling exposed concrete beams, pipes, air conditioning vents, and pin lights. The polished cement floor displays worn-out markings.
  • On the left, a fire hydrant and a fire hose reel are placed against the brick wall, alongside a large plant box of ornamental plants. In the middle, there's a grey door that opens outward. To the right, light fixtures are mounted. Further right, there's a descending staircase equipped with handrails and truncated domes, with a purple rope bollard placed before it. The floor is tiled with brick tiles.
  • To the left, there's a grey door opening outward, featuring a poster and inscriptions. Above, light fixtures are mounted on the brick wall alongside facility signage. Ornamental plants hang from the top of the wall. Beside it stands the bar. In the middle, is a staircase equipped with handrails and truncated domes. Adjacent is an accessible bathroom with a grey door. Movable tables and chairs are arranged on the right. The floor is tiled with brick tiles.
  • dimly lit room with black tiles, walls, and ceiling. Exposed pipes, a projector, and lighting fixtures adorn the ceiling. A large flatscreen TV is mounted on the left wall.
  • A dimly lit room with black tiles, walls, and ceiling. Exposed pipes, a projector, and lighting fixtures are visible on the ceiling. Digital screens are mounted on the left wall, while a flatscreen is posted to the right. A black door is positioned in the right corner.
  • A dimly lit area with black tiles and walls. On the left, a staircase equipped with handrails and truncated domes. The right wall features glowing directional arrows pointing down. The left wall has a rough finish. Further down the stairs, a fire hose reel is visible.
  • In a dimly lit space with white floor tiles and black walls, a staircase with handrails and truncated domes is situated to the right. Posters adorn the middle wall. To the left, a manual door opens outward. Inside, a dark room is illuminated by neon lights.
  • In a dimly lit space with black floor tiles and walls, an exit door to the right is illuminated by neon lights, leading to the lift. To the left, a stage with black tiles and curtains is visible. The ceiling is covered with black insulation, housing audio, and light fixtures.
  • In a dimly lit space with black floor tiles and walls, a door to the right is illuminated by a neon sign reading "Exit". The stage is equipped with black tiles and black curtains. The ceiling is covered with black insulation, hosting audio and light fixtures. To the right, a mezzanine is secured by black metal railings.
  • In a dimly lit space with black floor tiles and walls, tiered seating is equipped with lavender chairs. Stairs on both sides lead to the upper tier. The ceiling is covered with black insulation, housing audio, and light fixtures. Behind the seating, a mezzanine secured by black metal railings houses the controls.
  • In a dimly lit space with black floor tiles and walls, tiered seating is equipped with lavender chairs. Stairs on both sides lead to the upper tier. The ceiling is covered with black insulation, housing audio, and light fixtures. Behind the seating, a mezzanine secured by black metal railings houses the controls.
  • In a dimly lit space with black floor tiles and walls, tiered seating is equipped with lavender chairs. Stairs on both sides lead to the upper tier. The ceiling is covered with black insulation, housing audio, and light fixtures. Behind the seating, a mezzanine secured by black metal railings houses the controls
  • In a dimly lit space with black floor tiles and walls, tiered seating features lavender chairs. The stage in front is adorned with black tiles and surrounded by black walls and curtains.
  • A staircase and ramp with handrails provide access to a two-storey brick building, with truncated domes installed before them. Ornamental plants adorn the concrete planter box in front. Palm trees and additional trees and ornamental plants are situated to the right. Signages are placed on the building's corner.
  • A lift is centrally positioned, with indoor plants in huge pots in front. A poster and the facility's name are affixed to the wall. To the right is an inward-opening door, behind which indoor plants are also visible. Grey tiles cover the floor, while the walls are white bearing a light fixture. Metal railing secures the area on the right.
  • To the left, there's an inward-opening glass door with a small pot nearby. Adjacent is a lift displaying a site map poster. On the concrete wall, a fire extinguisher, fire hose reel, and exposed pipes are mounted. Below is a black rubbish bin. To the right, there's a seating area with a table holding a flower vase. Further in, a corridor leads. The bare ceiling features large pipes, air conditioning vents, and LED lights.
  • A winding space with white vinyl flooring. To the left, a floor-to-ceiling glass wall with printed white curtains; to the right, black curtains. The ceiling has an industrial look with exposed pipes, air conditioning vents, and LED lights. Foldable tables are visible on the right.
  • A winding space with white vinyl flooring. To the right, a floor-to-ceiling glass wall with printed white curtains and black curtains. To the left, black curtains hang from the ceiling. The ceiling has an industrial look with exposed pipes, air conditioning vents, and LED lights.
  • The extended corrugated roofing is supported by large metal beams, with light fixtures hanging from the top. To the right, a landscape garden features ornamental plants hanging from the brick wall. Below, The Metro Arts Bar is visible, with occupied tables and chairs.
  • The underground car park features accessible car parking marked with yellow and blue wheelchairs, yellow diagonal lines, and a yellow bollard. A step-free ramp with handrails is on the right. The ceiling has a concrete finish with exposed orange pipes.
  • To the left is a staircase with handrails, under which is a blue cooler box. To the right, there's a seating area with cushioned chairs and a wooden table. Further in, there's a kitchen area with a sink. Rubbish bins are placed against the black wall, and posters are affixed to the right and middle walls. The floor, walls, and ceilings are white vinyl, equipped with LED lights.
  • To the right, there's a staircase with handrails, under which is a blue cooler box. To the left, there's a seating area with cushioned chairs and a wooden table. More wooden tables are positioned near the wall and fridge. A large colourful painting fills the entire wall on the right. The floor, walls, and ceilings are white vinyl, equipped with LED lights.
  • To the left, a foldable bench chair is affixed to the wall. Next to it is a shower with handrails, followed by a toilet bowl with hand grabs. A rubbish bin and tissue dispenser are beside it. To the right, there's a washbasin, another tissue dispenser, and a soap dispenser mounted on the wall. Underneath is another rubbish bin. The floor has cream tiles, while the walls and ceiling are white.
  • The dressing room features mirrors surrounding the walls. Adjustable chairs are positioned near the mirrors. To the right, there's a white display rack, with a flatscreen mounted on top. The ceiling displays exposed concrete beams, pipes, and air conditioning vents. The walls are white, and the floor is tiled black.
  • Dressing Room Two has mirrors fixed to the wall and adjustable chairs nearby. An inward-opening door with a sign is to the left. The ceiling shows exposed concrete beams, pipes, and air conditioning vents. The walls are white, and the floor is tiled black.
  • Two inward-opening doors. The first reveals a toilet bowl placed near the corner, accompanied by a white rubbish bin. The second door unveils a glass-enclosed shower area. The floor is tiled with brown, and the walls and ceiling are all white with LED lights.
  • A laundry machine with detergent soaps on top. Another laundry machine is overhead. To the right, there's a small sink with a faucet, and a kitchen towel placed on top. The walls are all white, and the floor has brown tiles. An instruction sign is placed on the wall.
  • A dimly lit space with black floor tiles and walls. Metal railing secures the area. Overlooking below is the stage with black tiles, surrounded by black walls and curtains. The ceiling features exposed pipes, audio equipment, and lighting fixtures.
  • A dimly lit area with black floor tiles and walls. Metal railing secures the space. Overlooking below is the stage with black tiles, surrounded by black walls and curtains. Adjacent to the stage is tiered seating with lavender chairs. The ceiling features exposed pipes, audio equipment, and lighting fixtures.
  • A stairway with handrails leads to a brick-faced building. Plants and palm trees adorn the front, with an "ART" sign. To the right stands another brick building marked "G" with directional signs. On its left, large striped umbrellas shade arranged tables and chairs. Further back, a shaded area with ornamental plants against the wall. The brick floor extends to the rear.

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.

COMMUNICATION

• 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

• Have raised tactile buttons in our lifts
• Provide digital communication materials (soft copy information is also available online)
• Have tactile tiles prior to steps, ramps, and other hazards.
• There are common/grassy areas around West Village which can be utilised

HEARING

• Have a hearing loop
• Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss
• Have transmitter receivers for hearing aids on tours
• Some staff members are trained in basic Auslan

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
• 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 accessible seating areas in theatrette
• Have wheelchair access to amusements and activities
• There are two accessible car parking spaces available
• Have a wheelchair accessible toilet
• There is an accessible public toilet that is unlocked during events
• There is an accessible shower and change room available for artists (not the general public)