Accessibility
Event: ANAT SPECTRA 2025 :: Reciprocity
General information
Contact name
Amie Moffat
Contact number
0477 904 028
Travel instructions
UniSC Sunshine Coast is located in the suburb of Sippy Downs on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Air The closest airport is Sunshine Coast Airport at Maroochydore with direct flights to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Cairns and Auckland, among others. Brisbane Airport is the closest major airport and is an 1 hour and 20 minutes drive from the Sunshine Coast. Shuttle buses service both airports, and car rental is also available. Sunshine Coast Airport: https://www.sunshinecoastairport.com.au Brisbane Airport: https://www.bne.com.au Public Transport Translink provides bus service options for travel between UniSC Sunshine Coast and other locations in Queensland. A bus service connects the Queensland Rail CityTrain with the UniSC via Landsborough and Nambour stations. Use the journey planner on the Translink website to find timetables and fares for this route. http://www.translink.com.au/ All fares on Translink services are 50 cents per journey, regardless of how far you travel on the network or how you choose to pay. Normal transfer rules apply. Contactless payment (Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit or debit cards) is available on all South East Queensland (SEQ) trains, trams, ferries and buses. Car From the Bruce Highway, take exit 194 towards Mooloolaba and continue onto Sunshine Motorway (State Route 70). Take the Dixon Road exit and turn right onto Sippy Downs Drive. Parking UniSC Sunshine Coast is a regulated parking area Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm. Parking is free on weekends and public holidays. Parking locations closest to the event are P6 and P8 on the parking and amenities map: https://www.usc.edu.au/about/locations/maps The University encourages the use of sustainable transport:https://www.usc.edu.au/about/locations/transport-and-parking Further information on transport and parking can be found here: https://www.usc.edu.au/about/locations/transport-and-parking
Entry instructions
From the bus interchange, taxi/rideshare drop off and carpark, follow the ANAT SPECTRA signage along the footpath to UniSC Art Gallery. For further information, see the site map here: https://www.usc.edu.au/media/2wlfuvsx/unisc-sunshine-coast-campus-accessibility-map.pdf
After entry instructions
The registration desk is at the UniSC Art Gallery, located on the ground floor and all on one level. There is one entrance at the front of the building, with a glass automatic door that is also used as the exit. This entrance is wheelchair accessible. The closest accessible parking bays to the Art Gallery are located in carpark P8. Please visit the reception desk in the Art Gallery foyer for further directions and information.
Hazards
Automatic doors, steps, grassed common areas.
Toilet location
An all-gender, accessible toilet is located within the Art Gallery building itself and on the campus grounds. Signs indicate campus locations.
Accessible parking
The closest accessible parking spaces to the Art Gallery are located in P8. Please see the UniSC Sunshine Coast campus accessibility map for more information here: https://www.usc.edu.au/media/2wlfuvsx/unisc-sunshine-coast-campus-accessibility-map.pdf No parking fees are charged for holders of government-issued disability parking permits who are parked in designated disability (accessible) parking bays on campus.
Extra Accessibility Information
ANAT SPECTRA 2025 :: Reciprocity is committed to being an inclusive and accessible event. We warmly welcome people of all abilities and cultures. We aim to reduce barriers so that all participants can engage fully, safely, and with dignity. Venue & Facilities All venues at UniSC campus are wheelchair accessible, with accessible and all gender toilets and parking. Key event spaces have clear signage and are located near drop-off points. Quiet spaces will be available on campus for rest, regulation or retreat. Event Format & Sensory Considerations A range of formats are offered across the three days, including seated presentations, immersive performances, and accessible, gentle outdoor excursions. We will do our best to flag sessions that may involve loud sounds, strobe effects, or intense visuals. The program includes rest breaks, low-sensory areas, and opportunities for flexible participation. Communication & Assistance Live captioning and/or Auslan interpretation will be available on request for key sessions. Assistive listening devices can be made available upon request. A companion or support worker may attend at no extra cost. Offsite Excursions The Tallo Billa and Maroochy Bushland experiences involve movement through boats, bushland, or uneven terrain. We will do our best to accommodate mobility support needs—please reach out to discuss any specific requirements. Need to Chat? We encourage you to contact us early to discuss your access needs—whether large or small. We will do everything we can to ensure the best possible experience. Please reach out to Amie Moffat at amie@anat.org.au