Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre

• Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre is accessible by public transport, with bus services available.
• The venue has designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones for safe and convenient access.
• The main entrance and pathway to the site are accessible, providing step-free access.
• A safe footpath leads to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
• The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors who use wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters or walking aids.
• The main entrance is located within 20 metres of the closest accessible parking space.
• The car park is well-lit at night.
• Designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces are available, with sufficient room for self-transfer by car doors.
• Secure locker or storage space for visitors' possessions is available.
• Information regarding the distance of the closest public transport mode (e.g., within 200 metres) is not provided.

• Staff can intervene quickly if audiovisual systems project sound or graphics that may induce seizures or be distressing to visitors.
• The venue offers a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli for visitors with sensory modulation needs.
• Participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
• A designated breakout room or quiet space is available for visitors who require it.
• The venue is able to adjust the temperature of all indoor venues for visitors who require controlled room temperatures.
• The venue can create a temperature-controlled space by closing doorways and windows in the event of sudden bad weather or temperature shifts.
• As a primarily indoor venue, it is not an open-air space.
• A sheltered space is available for visitors to use in the event of sudden bad weather.

• The venue hosts events or activities that utilise audiovisual equipment.
• Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are blind or experience low vision, featuring even, non-slip flooring and unobstructed pathways.
• Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing, with clearly-displayed signs or graphics.
• Audio descriptions are available for video content when activities or events include video.
• The venue offers water sports or water-based activities, including swimming pools and thermal pools.
• Adaptive equipment for water-based activities includes water chairs and an adaptive aquatic area.
• The outdoor grounds are easy to navigate for people who use wheelchairs, mobility scooters or walking aids.
• The venue does not offer winter sports or sports that require ski fields.
• Information is not provided on whether all other water-based activities permit easy access into the water without aid.

• Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre is a staffed venue.
• All staff have received workplace education and training on accessibility and inclusion for visitors.
• Staff members are aware of accessible features and services available within the venue and are able to provide assistance when needed.
• Staff are able to help if emergency escape routes are not immediately accessible to people who require mobility assistance.
• Staff can assist guests who do not communicate verbally.
• Staff are available to assist guests with blindness or low vision, intellectual disabilities, and acquired brain injuries, if needed.
• A feedback mechanism is in place for visitors to raise concerns about accessibility or to provide suggestions.

Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access

• The main entrance and pathway to the venue are accessible to people who use wheelchairs, mobility scooters or walking aids.
• The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors using wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters or walking aids.
• The site contains steps, but ramps or lifts are also available for navigation.
• All ramps on site can be easily navigated (up and down) by people who use manual wheelchairs, walking frames or mobility aids.
• Secure handrails are available on all ramps and flights of stairs.
• All entrances, passageways and doorways have a minimum width of 0.81 metres and accommodate people using wheelchairs, powerchairs or mobility scooters.
• Doors are easy to open by people who may not use both hands or arms.
• Wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walkers, and other accessibility aids are available for loan on site.

Accessible Restrooms

• The venue has a gender-neutral restroom.
• More than one accessible bathroom stall is available, and it is clearly labelled.
• The restroom interior is accessible to people who use manual wheelchairs or powerchairs, with cubicle dimensions of at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
• Grabrails are easily accessible to a person seated on the toilet and are available in the accessible restroom.
• Restroom handwashing and drying facilities, including a hand dryer, are within easy reach of a person who uses a wheelchair.
• The bathroom mirror is at an appropriate height for a person who uses a wheelchair.
• The restroom door can be opened, locked and unlocked using one hand, and can be unlocked by staff in an emergency.

Accessible Parking

• The site has designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces.
• The main entrance or meeting point is located within 20 metres of the closest accessible parking space.
• There is sufficient room for people to transfer to their wheelchairs, powerchairs or mobility scooters by both driver and passenger car doors.
• The car park is well-lit at night.
• Designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones are available to ensure safe and convenient access.

Blindness & Low Vision

• A safe footpath leads to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
• Tactile ground markings are in place for guests who use canes.
• Tactile ground surface indicators are available at the top of each set of stairs.
• All flooring, including ramps and accessible footpaths, has non-slippery surfaces to prevent accidents and falls.
• Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are blind or experience low vision, featuring even, non-slip flooring and unobstructed pathways.
• Audio description devices or guides are available on site for activities that rely on visuals.
• Staff are available to assist guests with blindness or low vision, if needed.
• Clear directions, signs or maps are available to guide visitors through the venue, including to emergency exits.

Deafness & Limited Hearing

• Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing, with clearly-displayed signs or graphics.
• In the event of an emergency, the venue is able to notify all visitors quickly and clearly.
• Evacuation plans take into consideration individuals with deafness or limited hearing.
• Information regarding whether emergency alert systems produce both audio and visual warnings is not available.
• Closed captions, subtitles or Sign Language interpretation for video content are noted as 'not applicable', suggesting video is not a primary feature of activities.

Neurodiverse Support

• Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
• Staff can intervene quickly if audiovisual systems project sound or graphics that may induce seizures or be distressing to visitors.
• The venue offers a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli for visitors with sensory modulation needs.
• Participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
• A designated breakout room or quiet space is available for visitors who require it.
• Staff are available to assist guests with intellectual disabilities and acquired brain injuries, if needed.

Service Animals

• All service animals are welcome on the premises.
• Service animals can enter all of the same spaces in which their owners are welcome.