Accessibility

Event: Bush Animal Weaving Workshop

General information

Travel instructions

Bus: The two closest bus stops are on Federation Mall. From there, it is a 200 metre walk to the Forecourt of Australian Parliament House. Hazards on the Forecourt include a water feature surrounded by bushes, loose red gravel, bollards and occasionally, barriers surrounding maintenance work areas.

Entry instructions

To enter Australian Parliament House visitors will go through a security screening process like at the airport. Visitors with pacemakers and other medical devices should inform Security Officers before passing though the magnetometers. There are always male and female security officers to use the hand wand metal detector, if needed. Visitors with prams will need to take the child out of the pram and put the pram through the conveyer belt screener. Parents walk through the magnetometer with the child in their arms. There are some flashing lights, and it can be busy and noisy in the security screening area.

After entry instructions

Make your way to The Great Hall located in the Marble Foyer. A concierge is present in the foyer and can assist in directing to the location or bathrooms.

Hazards

The workshop held in The Great Hall is a large open space. Sitting mats will be provided on the floor for the workshop. Most of the visitor attraction areas of Australian Parliament House are on the first floor, accessible by stairs or lifts on both sides of the Marble Foyer. There are a variety of floor coverings including polished stone, timber and carpet. The carpet is thick in some areas and can make using a wheelchair or walker more challenging.

Toilet location

There is bathroom access in The Great Hall. These are located at the north end of The Great Hall. There are also bathrooms located in the Marble Foyer.

Accessible parking

Accessible parking is in the Forecourt Basement car park near the lifts.