Waikerie Community Sports Centre

Access Guide

General Access
Communication
Vision
Hearing
Physical - Mobility
Physical - Wheelchair
Allergies and Intolerances

A building with a red corrugated iron and brown brick facade. Bold white letters form the prominent facility signage. The adjacent concrete car park accommodates three cars of various models and colours, with designated accessible parking on the right, marked by blue wheelchairs and white diagonal lines. To the right of the building is a shaded area and an expanse of green grass.

A structure with a red corrugated iron and brown brick exterior stands in the center. Prominent facility signage in bold white letters is displayed. The car park directly adjoins the building, hosting a variety of cars in different models and colours. To the right is a stretch of green grass bordered by concrete bollards. On the left, a road sign indicates "Reduce Speed Now,". The concrete road has white line markings.

A structure with a red corrugated iron and brown brick exterior stands centrally. Prominent facility signage in bold white letters is displayed. The adjacent concrete car park accommodates three cars of various models and colours, with designated accessible parking on the right, marked by blue wheelchairs and white diagonal lines. To the right of the building is a shaded area with picnic tables, and beyond lies an expanse of green grass. A substantial tree is visible further in.

A building with a red corrugated iron and brown brick facade stands centrally. To the left, a shaded area features picnic tables. On the right, a shaded pathway leads to the entrance, and a brick path veers right between the grass. Tall light posts are visible, and a black chain fence surrounds the tennis court.

A two-story building with a red corrugated iron and brown brick facade stands in the center. The right wall is made of glass, and condenser units are affixed to the left wall. A shaded area on the left houses two picnic tables. On the right, tall light posts are present, surrounded by green grass in the front, and a tennis court is located on the right.

The entrance provides step-free access through a manual glass door opening outward. The right wall is entirely glass, while the left wall is made of brown brick. Informational and safety warning banners are affixed to the left wall. The ceiling features a corrugated design.

To the left is a glass door equipped with a black anti-slip mat. Two fire extinguishers are affixed to the wall along with a green exit sign. In the middle, the reception/kiosk displays brochures and a small Christmas tree on the counter. Adjacent is a blue door. To the right is a larger blue glass door. A flatscreen is mounted on the right wall, and a CCTV is affixed to the ceiling. A free standing banner stands on the right. The low ceiling is white with LED lights, the floor has grey tiles

To the right is the glass door equipped with a black anti-slippery mat. Two fire extinguishers are affixed to the wall along with a green exit sign. Movable plastic tables and chairs in yellow and red are positioned on the right near the glass wall. A section of the tennis court outside is visible. On the left is a fire hose reel mounted to the wall. The low ceiling is white with LED lights, and the floor has grey tiles with a granite design.

To the right is a floor-to-ceiling glass window allowing a view of the outside. Movable plastic chairs and wooden tables are arranged near the window. On the left is a fire hose reel mounted to the wall along with picture frames. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall. A free-standing signage stood underneath. A sanitizer dispenser is placed in the middle. The low ceiling is white with LED lights, and the floor has grey tiles with a granite design.

Inside the bathroom, a two-layer wooden table is positioned in the corner. On the left, a washbasin, a glass mirror, a liquid soap, and a tissue dispenser are mounted on the wall, along with banners displaying the site location and safety reminders. The floor is grey, and the walls and ceiling are both white.

A closer look at the bathroom reveals a long white bench positioned on the left wall. In the middle, there are showers equipped with handrails. Beside them is a toilet bowl also equipped with handrails. A tissue dispenser is mounted to the wall on the right. The walls are all white, and the floor has grey tiles with a granite design.

On the right, a white brick wall hosts a defibrillator in a red wall-mounted box with informational instructions. The left wall holds three picture frames and light switches. A short aluminum ramp covers an approximately 10cm stepped entry to the stadium. Inside, the stadium features highly varnished timber flooring with markings for various ball games, and tiered seating is arranged on both sides. The ceiling exhibits exposed blue beams, and fluorescent lights. Banners encircle the area.

Within the stadium, the floor is highly varnished timber marked for various ball games, including a central "W." The ceiling features insulated foams, exposed blue beams, and fluorescent lights. Encircling the area are banners, predominantly black and red, displaying the local Waikerie basketball team. Red doors are situated at the left and right corners.

In the stadium, the floor is polished timber marked for various ball games. The ceiling has insulated foams, exposed blue beams, and fluorescent lights. Black and red banners displaying the local Waikerie basketball team encircle the area. Red doors are on the left, and another door is open on the right. A white bench and black plastic chairs are aligned on the left, while tiered seating is arranged on the right.

In the stadium, the floor is polished timber marked for various ball games. The pitched ceiling features insulated foams, exposed blue beams, and fluorescent lights. Black and red banners displaying the local Waikerie basketball team encircle the area. Red doors are situated on the right, with tiered seating on both sides of the court. A digital screen is affixed to the upper right-hand corner, and an audio speaker is positioned on the left.

On the left is the reception next to a blue door. A free standing banner stands in the middle, accompanied by framed posters and a fire hose reel. To the right, a corridor leads to the Stadium, with pamphlets placed on the wall. A staircase with a ramp leads upstairs. In the corridor, there's a staircase in the middle, a fire exit sign, and posters on the left wall. The ceiling transitions from white outside to cream with a corrugated design in the corridor. A rubbish bin is placed on the right.

In the center of a cream brick wall, there's an inward-opening door. Weightlifting machines, including lat pulldown and press machines, are arranged. The floor is covered in black rubber tiles, and additional weights are displayed in a rack. The ceiling is entirely white with fluorescent lights. On the left, there's a floor-to-ceiling mirror.

To the right is a fuchsia counter table with hand sanitizers. On the left, weightlifting machines, lat pulldown machines, and smith machines are arranged. In the middle row, there are rowers, bench machines, and treadmills. Further in, the weights equipment, including barbells and kettlebells, are arranged on the left. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the left wall. The wall is white with blue accents, and the floor has grey rubber tiles.

A fuchsia counter table with hand sanitizers is placed on the middle wall, accompanied by a display rack for belongings. To the right is a lat pulldown machine, and in the middle row, a smith machine is positioned along with rowers, bench machines, and treadmills. Further in, additional machines are arranged. The ceiling is entirely white with a porous design, and the floor is covered in grey rubber tiles. Posters adorn the blue wall on the right, and the left wall is white.

To the left is a bench press machine, and in the middle row are a lat pulldown machine, smith machine, rowers, bench machines, treadmills, and other machines. Further in, additional machines are arranged. The ceiling is entirely white with a porous design, and the floor is covered in grey rubber tiles. Flat-screen TVs are mounted to the right wall, along with wall fans. A floor-to-ceiling mirror is mounted to the right wall and adjacent are the weights and stability balls.

The stairs leading to the second gym are equipped with wooden handrails, and a chain is hanging at the tip. A poster is placed on the right wall, which is made of white bricks. On the left, the glass door serves as the entrance to the building. In the middle stands a hand sanitizer dispenser, and a section of the reception is also visible.

Machines, including a Smith machine and a rower, are lined up on the right. A stationary bike is placed in the middle, and mats, stability balls, and medicine balls are on the right. In the center are two elevated platforms. On the left, a bench machine is positioned near the windows, which have floor-to-ceiling glass partially covered by vertical blinds. Affixed to the right wall are a flat-screen TV, clock, audio speaker, and wall fans. The ceiling is white, and the floor is carpeted in grey.

Machines, including a Smith machine and a rower, are lined up on the left. Mats, stability balls, and medicine balls are also on the left. In the corner, a flat-screen TV and a wall fan are affixed. On the right, a bench machine is positioned near the windows, which have floor-to-ceiling glass partially covered by vertical blinds. Another Smith machine is placed near the wall. Two fire extinguishers are affixed to the middle wall. The ceiling is white, and the floor is carpeted in grey.

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

• 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).

• Have measurements of key access points and features such as doorway widths, bed heights and circulation spaces, available upon request.

• 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.

• Provide a detailed map (‘Mobility Map’) of your facility, which includes accessible features and identifies any existing access barriers.

COMMUNICATION

• 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

VISION

• 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

• Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss

• Have TVs with captioning option

• Have a low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music)

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

• 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 step free access to the conference or function room

• 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 a wheelchair accessible shower and change room

• Provide wheelchair access to gym

• Provide a low height counter suitable for a person using a wheelchair or a person of small stature

• Have clear space between furniture and exhibits for a person to manoeuvre a mobility aid

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

• Have equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epipens and defibrillator