Accessibility
Event: Sydney Disability Pride Festival 2025
General information
Contact name
Cademce Wang (Day manager)
Contact number
0468642291
Travel instructions
We recommend using public transport as it is in the CBD. Town Hall station has been informed there will be more disabled people on site than usual. Pathways from nearby public transport are level and accessible. However, there is some crowding and may be obstructions.The nearest train station is Town Hall The nearest metro station is Gadigal/ The light rail runs past Sydney Town Hall on George Street.Buses stop in streets all around the block
Entry instructions
Entry is via Druitt Street. There are two accessible entrances there. You can be dropped off there by taxi, and there is a loading dock as well. The entrance is about 10m from the dropoff point.
Hazards
This is a crowded event, but we have volunteers available to help and they will be keeping an eye out for unclear paths. Food availability is limited inside the festival, but you can purchase a wide variety of food and drink within less than 100m and you are welcome to bring your own. Roving performers will keep an eye out.
Toilet location
Accessible toilets are available to the left after entering the building.
Accessible parking
The nearest free public mobility parking spaces are 252 Pitt Street, Bathurst street Southside East of George Street, and 93 Bathurst Street. See this City of Sydney map: https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/lists-maps-inventories/mobility-parking Paid parking is right next door at St Andrews (210m from door to door) and QVB (180m from door to door) carparks, from $20 a day. These have mobility parking spaces on every floor. Contact the team if you need assistance with parking fees. https://www.wilsonparking.com.au/find-a-park/. Please don't hesitate to contact the team if your disability means you need parking and the cost is a barrier. We have some parking
Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Auslan interpreters will be on the main stage at all times. Hearing loops are available.
Vision needs
Audio description is available for main stage. All people will be instructed on how to make things accessible for low vision
Neurodiverse and other needs
A sensory/quiet area is available The event can be enjoyed in a variety of ways: while doing craft, while sitting in a beanbag watching a cinema, while doing workshops, while walking around, or while watching the stage. Easy English pamphlets are available. Volunteers, roving support workers, and art facilitators can assist participants on the day.
Mobility other
Wheelchair accessible toilets are available. The event is on the ground floor but lifts do exist.
Chronic illness
Town Hall restrictions prevent us from providing food and drink. You can purchase an enormous variety of food and drink at numerous accessible cafes and a supermarket within a 100m radius. You are welcome to bring your own food and drink inside. Because of this, those with food allergies should be wary. There is an AED device on site. The beanbags and cinema section provide an chance to rest and recharge or enjoy the festival in a low energy way.