Accessibility

Event: Genetic Alliance Australia Forum 2025: Shared Strengths for Rare Futures

General information

Contact name

Emma Bonser

Contact number

0402899282

Travel instructions

The Parliament of New South Wales building is located in Macquarie Street, closer to Hyde Park than Circular Quay. Street address: Parliament of New South Wales 6 Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000 Train travel: The closest train stations are Martin Place (200 metres) and St James (450 metres) Bus travel: Buses run in Macquarie, Elizabeth and Castlereagh Streets. Route numbers 200, 309, 324, 325, 326, 327, 333, 339, 343, 373, 374, 376, 377, 380, 389, 391, 392, 394, 396, 397 and 399 service the area. By car: Car parking is not generally available at Parliament House outside off a small number of accessible parks that can be booked in advance (see further instructions below). Car parks are located at: Cook and Phillip Parks (access via Cathedral St); and The Domain (access via St Marys Road). Sydney Hospital next door to Parliament House (access via Hospital Road).

Entry instructions

There is ramp and lift access from the Macquarie Street entry to the Reception. Once you arrive security officers will direct you to the entrance and a staff member will meet you and escort you into the building. Guide dogs and other assistance animals are welcome at Parliament House. Please ensure you have your animal’s accreditation pass available to present to staff on entry.

After entry instructions

The GAA Forum will be held in the Strangers Dining Room which is located on the main level 7. There is an accessible lift followed by flat level access. Parliament House has fitted induction loops in the Strangers’ Dining Room. There is signage with raised lettering in most public areas.

Hazards

Parliament House has flat access Strangers Dining Room with short, dense pile carpet

Toilet location

There are accessible public toilets located on the main floor (level 7) with easy access from the Strangers Dining Room. There are additional accessible public toilets on the lower floor (level 6). Changing place facilities are also available.

Accessible parking

People with a current Mobility Parking Scheme Permit visiting Parliament may arrange accessible parking, subject to availability on the day. All requests for parking must be made well in advance. A current Mobility Parking Scheme Permit sticker must be clearly visible on the vehicle. To request accessible parking at NSW Parliament, please complete the below form with NSW Parliament here: https://parliamentarycatering.com.au/disability-access%E2%80%8B-at-parliament-house-of-new-south-wales/#:~:text=Accessibility%20Car%20Parking,clearly%20visible%20on%20the%20vehicle.

Other accessibility questions

NSW Parliament is committed to ensuring everyone can access Parliament. If you have accessibility requirements not detailed here, please contact Parliament online or call (02) 9230 2111 on Monday to Friday between 9 am to 5 pm, except on public holidays. You can also contact GAA at info@geneticalliance.org,au in advance of the event and we will be happy to work with you on any requirements.