Accessibility

Event: Come as You Are October Morning Tea

General information

Travel instructions

🅿️Most accessible parking and transport to Sir Walters ♿ACROD accessible parking is available in Car Park 4, near the IGA, at the top of the hill. 🚙 A paved pathway leads from Car Park 4 to the venue (Building 425). 🚃The nearest bus stop is located on South Street, with accessible paths leading into campus.

After entry instructions

🧭Sir Walter’s Restaurant is located on Level 2 of Building 425. If arriving from Car Park 4 (near the IGA): New instructions here need to be updated If already inside Building 425: o Follow signage to the Level 2 lift or stairwell access. o Sir Walter’s overlooks the central garden area (Winter Garden).

Toilet location

🚽Accessible and gender-neutral toilets are available on the ground floor of Building 425. • The toilets are on the ground floor of Building 425. • You are now on Level 2 at Sir Walter’s Restaurant. • To get to the toilets: o Use the lift (elevator), or go down the stairs. Additional accessible toilets are nearby in Building 430 (the Student Hub), around 50 metres away via a level path.

🕒 Event Timing

Staff will be around from 10:15 The event runs from 10;30am to 11:30 am Come and go whenever you like – stay for 5 minutes or the full hour.

🍽️ Food & Drinks

Food will be on the table – help yourself. Labels like "gluten free" will be used for dietary needs. Order drinks at the counter using the table number. A staff member wearing a “Proud to Support the Sunflower” lanyard can help order drinks please feel free to ask.

🌿 Sensory info

The space is quiet, relaxed, and air-conditioned. Hands-on activities will be available. Feel free to bring stim tools, earplugs, or anything that helps you feel comfortable. There are many exit points which leads to outside areas to take a break anytime. Ask staff for directions if needed.

👋 What to Expect

A casual space with students and staff. There is no need to be professional. Light conversation is common, but no pressure to talk. You’re welcome to observe, communicate in different ways, or just be yourself. This is a safe and inclusive space and everyone is respected and accepted as they are.

Access Requests

If you have any access needs not listed here (e.g. support person, interpreter, seating preference) can you let us know in the registration form or by emailing edi@murdoch.edu.au We will do our best to accommodate your needs.