Mount Sports Centre
Accessible to visitors who:
- The main entrance and pathway do not provide step-free access to the venue.
- The reception area is not easy to navigate for visitors using wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
- The venue contains steps but does not have ramps or lifts available as alternatives.
- Entrances, passageways, and doorways do not all have a minimum width of 0.81 metres, nor do they all accommodate wheelchairs, powerchairs, or mobility scooters.
- All flooring, including accessible footpaths, does not have non-slippery surfaces to prevent accidents and falls.
- Doors are easy to open by people who may not use both hands or arms.
- The venue does not have an accessible restroom, nor is one clearly labelled.
- There is no gender-neutral restroom at this site.
- The venue does not have more than one accessible bathroom stall.
- The accessible restroom (if available) does not have grabrails, and existing grabrails are not easily accessible to a person who is seated on the toilet.
- The restroom interior is not accessible to people who use manual wheelchairs or powerchairs, as cubicle dimensions do not meet the minimum of 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
- Restroom handwashing and drying facilities are within easy reach of a person who uses a wheelchair, and a hand dryer is available.
- The restroom door can be opened, locked, and unlocked using one hand, and can be unlocked by staff in the event of an emergency.
- The bathroom mirror (if available) is not at an appropriate height for a person who uses a wheelchair.
- The site has four designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces.
- The main entrance 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 the 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.
- The site has a safe footpath leading to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
- The pathway leading to the main entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators to support visitors with blindness or low vision.
- Tactile ground surface indicators are not available at the top of each set of stairs.
- Information regarding audio descriptions for videos or clear directions, signs, or maps to guide visitors is not provided.
- The venue states it is accessible to people who experience deafness or limited hearing.
- Specific details on whether activities are held in environments suitable for participants with deafness or limited hearing (e.g., with clearly-displayed signs or graphics) are not provided.
- Information regarding emergency alert systems producing both audio and visual warnings is not available.
- Details regarding closed captions, subtitles, Sign Language interpretation for videos, or whether evacuation plans consider individuals with deafness or limited hearing are not provided.
- Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
- However, the site does not have a designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.
- Information regarding staff ability to intervene if audiovisual systems project sound or graphics that may induce seizures or be distressing is not provided.
- Details on whether activities offer a wide range of sensory experiences or allow participants to easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort are not available.
- All service animals are welcome on the premises.
- Service animals can enter all the same spaces in which their owners are welcome.
Venue accessibility summary
The Mount Sports Centre presents significant accessibility challenges for individuals using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, with inaccessible entrances, reception, steps without alternative ramps or lifts, and a lack of accessible restrooms. While the venue offers dedicated accessible parking and accommodates service animals, it lacks detailed information on features supporting visitors with low vision, hearing impairments, or neurodiverse needs, and is noted as an unstaffed venue.
Visitor experience
- Visitors can reach this site using public transport.
- The closest public transport mode, bus, is located within 200 metres of the venue entrance.
- Designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones are available to ensure safe and convenient access.
- The car park is well-lit at night.
- Activities are held in environments suitable for neurodiverse participants.
- However, a designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it is not available.
- Information on whether activities offer a wide range of sensory experiences or allow participants to easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort is not provided.
- Details on staff ability to intervene if audiovisual systems project sound or graphics that may induce seizures or be distressing are not available.
- The venue is not an open-air facility, nor an aquatic facility or ski field.
- Information on whether the venue hosts events or activities, and if these use audiovisual equipment, is not provided.
- Details about the provision of closed captions, subtitles, Sign Language interpretation, or audio descriptions for videos are not available.
- Specific information about water sports, beach access mats, beach wheelchairs, winter sports, or ease of navigation for outdoor grounds is not provided.
- The Mount Sports Centre is not a staffed venue.
- Information on whether staff have received training on accessibility and inclusion for visitors is not provided.
- Details on whether staff members are aware of accessible features and services within the venue or able to provide assistance when needed are not available.
Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access
- The main entrance and pathway do not provide step-free access to the venue.
- The reception area is not easy to navigate for visitors using wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
- The venue contains steps but does not have ramps or lifts available as alternatives.
- Entrances, passageways, and doorways do not all have a minimum width of 0.81 metres, nor do they all accommodate wheelchairs, powerchairs, or mobility scooters.
- All flooring, including accessible footpaths, does not have non-slippery surfaces to prevent accidents and falls.
- Doors are easy to open by people who may not use both hands or arms.
Accessible Restrooms
- The venue does not have an accessible restroom, nor is one clearly labelled.
- There is no gender-neutral restroom at this site.
- The venue does not have more than one accessible bathroom stall.
- The accessible restroom (if available) does not have grabrails, and existing grabrails are not easily accessible to a person who is seated on the toilet.
- The restroom interior is not accessible to people who use manual wheelchairs or powerchairs, as cubicle dimensions do not meet the minimum of 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
- Restroom handwashing and drying facilities are within easy reach of a person who uses a wheelchair, and a hand dryer is available.
- The restroom door can be opened, locked, and unlocked using one hand, and can be unlocked by staff in the event of an emergency.
- The bathroom mirror (if available) is not at an appropriate height for a person who uses a wheelchair.
Accessible Parking
- The site has four designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces.
- The main entrance 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 the 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
- The site has a safe footpath leading to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
- The pathway leading to the main entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators to support visitors with blindness or low vision.
- Tactile ground surface indicators are not available at the top of each set of stairs.
- Information regarding audio descriptions for videos or clear directions, signs, or maps to guide visitors is not provided.
Deafness & Limited Hearing
- The venue states it is accessible to people who experience deafness or limited hearing.
- Specific details on whether activities are held in environments suitable for participants with deafness or limited hearing (e.g., with clearly-displayed signs or graphics) are not provided.
- Information regarding emergency alert systems producing both audio and visual warnings is not available.
- Details regarding closed captions, subtitles, Sign Language interpretation for videos, or whether evacuation plans consider individuals with deafness or limited hearing are not provided.
Neurodiverse Support
- Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
- However, the site does not have a designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.
- Information regarding staff ability to intervene if audiovisual systems project sound or graphics that may induce seizures or be distressing is not provided.
- Details on whether activities offer a wide range of sensory experiences or allow participants to easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort are not available.
Service Animals
- All service animals are welcome on the premises.
- Service animals can enter all the same spaces in which their owners are welcome.