Victoria Park

• The main entrance and pathways to the venue are step-free and accessible.
• The path to the entrance is smooth paved and includes a gentle slope.
• Tactile ground surface indicators are present at the main entrance.
• Public transport (bus and train) stops are located 50-100 metres from the venue entrance, though their wheelchair accessibility is unsure.
• There are no designated drop-off or loading zones, nor a reception or information desk near the entrance.
• Clear signage is displayed for the venue's entrance, which features an open storefront style.

• As an open-air venue, Victoria Park is susceptible to crowd and speaker noise during events, and changing weather conditions.
• Visitors can easily step away from activities or events if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
• Strong scents are present in the area between the bleachers and accessible restrooms.
• The venue does not offer a range of sensory experiences, quiet hours, or designated quiet spaces for neurodiverse visitors.
• No captions, audio descriptions, hearing loops, tactile exhibits, braille signage, or large-print materials are available.

• Victoria Park regularly hosts sporting events, and information about dates, times, and nature of these events is provided in advance via the venue's website.
• Events at the venue do not use audiovisual equipment.
• Evacuation routes are accessible to wheelchair and mobility aid users, and the evacuation point is safe and easy to access.
• Clear directions, signs, and maps are available to guide visitors, including to emergency exits.
• Staff are available to assist those needing mobility support during emergencies.

• Some staff members have received training on accessibility and inclusion for visitors.
• Staff are aware of the venue's accessible features and services and can provide assistance when needed.
• Accessibility inclusion training is provided upon induction and on a bi-monthly/annual basis, along with emergency preparedness training.
• Staff have received training on assisting people with disability during emergencies.

Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access

• The main entrance and pathways to the oval are step-free and accessible.
• Accessible seating areas are available in the front of each grandstand section, specifically two sections for wheelchair users in front of sections 1-3.
• The pathway to the entrance is smooth paved with a gentle slope.
• Stadium bleachers can only be accessed via steps, with no alternative accessible route available for wheelchair users.
• Accessible parking spaces do not provide adequate room to transfer to a wheelchair from driver and passenger car doors.
• Visitors using accessible street parking will need to transfer to a nearby bike lane before accessing a kerb cut.

Accessible Parking

• There are 6 designated accessible parking spaces available as street parking.
• The closest accessible parking is located within 30 metres of the main entrance.
• Parking spaces have a kerb cut providing level entry to a footpath.
• The accessible parking area is uncovered and not well-lit at night.
• Visitors are required to transfer into the nearby bike lane before accessing a kerb cut to the sports grounds.

Accessible Restrooms

• A gender-neutral and clearly labelled accessible restroom is available behind the bleachers.
• The restroom interior is accessible to wheelchair users, measuring at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
• The accessible restroom door can be opened, locked, and unlocked with one hand, and staff can unlock it in an emergency.
• Features include grab rails, an accessible toilet height (450-480mm), and a transfer space to the right of the toilet.
• The basin, taps, mirror, and soap dispenser are all accessible for wheelchair users.
• Toilet paper is easily reachable, and the flush can be operated with one hand.

Blindness & Low Vision

• A safe footpath is available to the entrance for people who are blind or have low vision.
• The main entrance and the top of all stairs are equipped with tactile ground surface indicators.
• All floors, ramps, and paths have non-slip surfaces, and contrasts in colour or texture are used to assist visitors with low vision.
• Signage for the venue's entrance is displayed clearly.
• Glass doors or walls are not clearly marked for people with low vision.
• Unmarked seats and steps in the oval seating area, particularly the top section, lack tactile ground markings, posing a potential hazard for visitors with blindness and low vision.

Deafness & Limited Hearing

• Events at the venue do not use audiovisual equipment.
• Captions, subtitles, or sign language are not available for video content.
• Hearing loops or assistive listening devices are not available.
• Emergency alerts do not include both audio and visual warnings.
• Evacuation plans include provisions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Neurodiverse Support

• Visitors can easily step away from activities or events if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
• The venue is an open-air sports field and stadium, susceptible to changing weather conditions.
• Areas near the bleachers and accessible restrooms have stronger scents due to proximity to a public restaurant.
• The venue does not offer a range of sensory experiences, quiet hours for neurodiverse visitors, or designated quiet spaces.

Service Animals

• Service animals are welcome at Victoria Park.