Accessibility

Event: Accessible Event Design - full day training

General information

Contact name

Sue Wickham or Rosie Putland

Contact number

0413 867 213 or 0409 508 654

Entry instructions

On arrival enter the main entrance of the building on La Trobe Street near the corner of King Street. The lifts to the conference centre are immediately to your left. Head to level 5. On exiting the lift, you will come to the registration area where you will be greeted.

Travelling to the venue by train

There are two possible accessible train stations to choose from. - The nearest station is Flagstaff station. It is 270 meters (4 min walk) downhill along La Trobe Street on a paved footpath from the station to the venue entrance. - Southern Cross station is 500 meters (7 min walk) along Spencer Street on a paved footpath. Mostly flat until you reach La Trobe Street where there is an incline up to the venue.

Travelling to the venue by tram

The venue is located within the free tram zone & city circle services along Latrobe St. There is a platform stop outside the venue on La Trobe St. - Stop #1 La Trobe Street. Tram numbers 30 & 35 – accessible stop - Stop at corner of Spencer and La Trobe Street. Tram number 86 – accessible stop 290 meters (5 min walk) uphill on a paved footpath. - Stop on William Street at Flagstaff Railway station. Tram number 58 – accessible stop 350 meters (5 min walk) flat and downhill on a paved footpath. - Stop on Bourke Street at corner of Spencer Street. Tram numbers 96 & 86 – accessible stop 550 meters (8 min walk) slight incline to King street, then flat paved footpath.

Travelling to the venue by car

There is no public car parking on site. There is however, one accessible parking spot for visitors which can be booked in advance if available. Attendees can be dropped off at the main entrance by Taxis and Uber. - The closest and most accessible car park is the Spencer St Station car park off Spencer St at the bottom of Lonsdale Street. CARePARK: Southern Cross Station Car Park. A 450 meter (7 min walk) along Spencer Street to La Trobe Street on paved footpath. There is an incline once going up La Trobe Street. - The next closest is Secure Parking: The Mint Car Park - 383 Latrobe St, Melbourne. $15.00 Flat rate – book online or drive up. A 450 meter (7 min walk) along La Trobe Street on paved footpath. There is an incline to William Street then a decline down to the entrance of William Angliss.

Travelling to the venue by bicycle

There is free bike parking within the campus grounds – opposite the TRAM CAFE near the central courtyard. Entry off Latrobe St.

Captions and Auslan Interpretation

Open captions will be provided on the day by a stenographer - we will have a screen at the front of the room where these will be displayed. You can also choose to access the captions link on your own device. We can provide an Auslan interpreter upon request - this is an option available upon registration.

Quite space

The balcony on level 5 (where we will be located) can be used as a quiet space. If you need a break, you can use this space at any time during the day. We also have a sensory box available in the main training room for all participants' use.

Digital and Print Resources

Our training handbook will be provided in both print and digital formats. If you would like a large print version or an alternative format, please let us know. All digital versions will be provided in an accessible Word document.

Bathrooms

Accessible bathrooms are available on each level of the building. On level 5, where our training room is located, you will head out the door to the right, then back through the foyer where you entered. Turn to your left past the bar, and directly in front of you will be the bathrooms.

Breaks

We will provide formal breaks every 90 minutes during the day. You are welcome to take more breaks than this or use the sensory space at any time - we are happy to chat with you about any areas you may have missed during the training, and all materials are also covered in our handbook.

Additional access requirements

If there is anything we haven't covered here that would make this event more accessible to you, please request it during registration or contact us via email or phone: Rosie: rosie@modalityco.com or 0409 508 654 Sue: sue@suewickhamconsulting.com.au or 0413 867 213.