Nobbys Beach Surf Life Saving Club

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Access Guide

  • General Access
  • Communication
  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Physical - Mobility
  • Physical - Wheelchair
  • Allergies and Intolerances
  • A spacious indoor café with large glass windows offering a view of a sandy beach and the ocean. Several tables and chairs are arranged throughout the room, with some tables numbered. The ceiling is high and curved, with recessed lighting. The floor is light-coloured, complementing the airy atmosphere. Outside, a few people and a vehicle are visible on the beach.
  • A street scene with a building on the left featuring a red stripe and several windows. The foreground shows a parking area with a disabled parking space marked in blue. Cars are parked on the right side, and a few more are visible in the background. A signpost is in the foreground on the left. The background includes more buildings and a partly cloudy sky. The ground is paved, and there is a patch of grass in the lower left corner.
  • A street view with a building on the right featuring a glass entrance door and signage for "The Surf Club Nobby's Beach." The building has grey walls and a sign with red and yellow letters. On the left, there's a pathway leading to a grassy area with a person walking towards the beach. A staircase leads to an upper deck with seating. The road has white arrows and "NO STOP" painted on it. The sky is partly cloudy.
  • A building entrance with a glass sliding door under a small canopy. Above the door, there is a window. To the left, vertical signage reads "CLUB BEACH" in yellow and red letters. A small red fire alarm is mounted on the wall. The ground is concrete with a yellow "NO STANDING" marking. A black planter is on the right near a drainpipe. The building exterior is beige, and there is a metal gate on the far left.
  • On the left, there's a glass door leading outside, showing a white van and a few parked cars. The pavement outside has a yellow "STOP" marking. Inside, on the right, there's a lift with a sign above it. Next to the lift is a yellow caution sign and a patterned bench. The floor is tiled, and the ceiling has recessed lighting.
  • A small lift with a brown door is centred, featuring a sign for accessibility. To the right, there's a wooden plaque and two betting machines with a "TAB" sign above. A digital screen displays information. On the left, a large window shows a view of parked cars and buildings outside. A potted palm plant is in front of the window. The floor is wooden, and the ceiling is dark.
  • Reception area with a curved desk on the right, featuring a neon "Reception" sign above. A large screen behind the desk displays a group of people exercising. To the left, a corridor with wooden flooring and potted plants leads to a distant bright area. The ceiling is dark with recessed lighting. A door marked with an accessibility sign is on the far left. Posters and signs are visible on the walls.
  • Reception area with a curved wooden desk featuring a logo for "The Surf Club Nobby's Beach". Behind the desk, a monitor displays fireworks. Brochures and a donation box are on the counter. A wall-mounted TV is on the left. Posters on the right wall advertise events. The ceiling has recessed lighting, and the floor is wooden. A neon "Cashier" sign is on the right.
  • A car park with a marked disabled parking space and a bus zone on the asphalt. On the left, a black car is parked near a shelter with a sloped roof. In the background, there are tall trees and a grassy area leading to the sea. On the right, a grey building with a staircase and a balcony overlooks the scene. Signs for parking are visible, and a flag is flying from the building.
  • A two-storey building with a glass-enclosed upper level and a sign reading "Public Toilets" on the lower level. A staircase with a railing leads to the upper level. On the left, a person pushes a yellow beach wheelchair on a concrete path. In the background, there are several modern white buildings and a yellow-roofed lifeguard tower. The ground is a mix of concrete and grass, and there are bicycles parked near the building.
  • A garage with an open door revealing rescue equipment inside, including orange inflatable boats and various gear. On the left, a sign warns of flammable liquids, prohibiting smoking and open flames. On the right, a red fire hose reel is mounted on the wall. The floor is concrete with some sand and stains. Above, there are windows with chairs visible inside.
  • A garage with an open door revealing a yellow rescue vehicle on the left and a tractor labelled "SHEPHARD" on the right. Inside, yellow rescue boards are mounted on the walls. A "DANGER" sign on the right warns about flammable liquids and no smoking. The floor is concrete, and the ceiling is partially visible with metal beams. Orange safety cones are visible to the far right.
  • A building with large glass windows on the upper floor and beige walls. On the right, there are two closed grey garage doors. A red box is mounted on the wall near the garages. The pavement is a mix of concrete and greenish patches. On the left, a black vehicle is parked next to a yellow-marked area. In the background, there are palm trees and a clear sky.
  • On the left, a partially open garage door reveals blue mats and yellow equipment inside. The building exterior is grey with a red stripe. The pavement leads to the right, where two parked cars are visible. In the background, a beach and ocean can be seen, with a railing and a sign near the shore.
  • A beige building with a glass door on the left, partially open, revealing an interior with office furniture. The pavement outside is concrete, leading to a row of parked cars on the right, including a black SUV. A metal pole stands near the kerb, and a utility cover is embedded in the pavement. The building has a red sign above the door, and a narrow path runs alongside it. A power pole with wires is visible further down the street.
  • Entrance to public toilets with a sign on the wall. The area has a tiled floor and is flanked by two walls with large metal vents. Above, there is a glass railing with visible metal supports. A ceiling light is mounted above the entrance.
  • A public restroom with grey tiled flooring and white tiled walls. On the left, a metal door is partially open. In the centre, a stainless steel toilet is mounted against the wall, with grab bars on either side. On the right, a wall-mounted soap dispenser and a paper towel dispenser are above a small stainless steel sink. A black waste bin is attached to the wall. The ceiling is plain white.
  • A corridor with a wooden floor and a dark ceiling. On the left, there's a lift with a sign and a potted plant nearby. Next to the lift are two betting machines and a wall-mounted board. In the middle, a partition with a "Byron Bay" logo and a transparent raffle box. On the right, a long hallway with a wooden floor leads to a bright area. A shelf with helmets is mounted on the wall, and a counter with brochures is in the foreground.
  • A modern café interior with a wooden theme. On the left, there's a counter with a coffee machine, cups, and a small display case. A sign advertises garlic bread for $4. Above, large windows let in natural light. In the centre, a sign reads "Order Food Here" with a rustic wooden backdrop. On the right, digital screens display menus and images. The seating area has wooden tables and black chairs. The floor is light-coloured wood, and the ceiling has recessed lighting.
  • A bar interior with a wooden panelled counter and a concrete top. Behind the counter, there are glass-fronted refrigerators stocked with various drinks. Above, a sign reads "Henderson Bar" and a TV screen displays a scene with a person. To the right, there are gaming machines and a Keno sign. The ceiling is light-coloured with recessed lighting, and the floor is wooden. Large windows in the background let in natural light.
  • A spacious indoor café with large glass windows offering a view of a sandy beach and the ocean. Several tables and chairs are arranged throughout the room, with some tables numbered. The ceiling is high and curved, with recessed lighting. The floor is light-coloured, complementing the airy atmosphere. Outside, a few people and a vehicle are visible on the beach.
  • A framed yellow "Beach Patrol" shirt with signatures is on the left wall above a stack of black chairs. In the centre, a glass door leads to an outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables under a canopy. Beyond, there's a view of the ocean. On the right, a wooden table with black chairs is inside, and a poster advertises a drink special. The floor is wooden inside and tiled outside.
  • A beachfront café with a tiled floor and a high, light-coloured ceiling. On the left, there are tables with wicker chairs facing large glass windows that offer a view of the beach and ocean. On the right, a glass wall separates the indoor seating area, which has more tables and black chairs. The background shows the ocean and a sandy beach, with a glimpse of a yellow lifeguard hut and distant hills. Ceiling fans are visible above.
  • A spacious indoor café with large glass windows offering a view of a sandy beach and the ocean. Several tables and chairs are arranged throughout the room, with some tables numbered. The ceiling is high and curved, with recessed lighting. The floor is light-coloured, complementing the airy atmosphere. Outside, a few people and a vehicle are visible on the beach.

GENERAL ACCESS

• Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints and discussing feedback regarding accessibility issues/barriers.
• Trained staff in disability awareness
• Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
• Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards (https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/)
• 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)
• Have a place to store mobility and/or medical equipment (eg beach wheelchair, hoist, oxygen).

COMMUNICATION

• Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
• 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
• Use easy read fonts in our signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)
• Have raised tactile buttons in our lifts
• 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.
• Have tactile tiles prior to steps, ramps, jetties, piers and other hazards.

HEARING

• Have TVs with captioning option

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

PHYSICAL - WHEELCHAIR

• Have lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
• Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
• Have wheelchair accessible picnic tables
• Have wheelchair access to amusements and activities
• Provide beach matting and beach wheelchairs for people to access the water
• Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed
• Have a wheelchair accessible toilet
• Have a wheelchair accessible shower and change room
• 1 Accessible car parking space

ALLERGIES AND INTOLERANCES

• Modify our cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)
• Trained staff to respond to allergic reactions
• Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
• Have equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epipens and defibrillator