Accessibility

Event: Homelessness Week 2024 - Homelessness - Taking Action Now

General information

Contact name

Sabrina McCarthy - Shelter WA Event and Marketing Coordinator

Contact number

08 6331 6050

Travel instructions

Public Transport: The building is accessible via public transport. Please visit the Transperth website to plan your journey. Detailed information relating to public transport is available via the linked Accessibility Guide for the venue within the event description.

Entry instructions

Main Entrance: 256 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000 Located next to Dome, take the stairs up and into the foyer where you can access the lifts. There is a ramp located on the right-hand side, next to Subway. No card is required for entry through the doors or to use the lift. Rear Entrance: 383 Hay St, Perth WA 6000 Immediately after Wilson Parking, opposite Mercedes College. Go past the boom gate and through the car park to enter through the entrance gate on the left-hand side. Follow the ramp to the building entrance. The door is automatic and will open when pulled gently once. Once inside, turn left and follow the corridor around to the right to the lifts. No card is required for entry through the doors or to use the lift.

After entry instructions

Once you enter the main foyer area take a lift to the third (3rd) floor. You will see signage for 'The Platform' were the in person event is being hosted.

Hazards

If entering the venue building from the rear entrance, there are large speed bumps in the car park that are not wheelchair accessible and could pose a hazard for any person using mobility aids. There are also two heavy doors - one at the base of the carpark that leads to a ramp to the entrance - and at the entrance. These doors are supposed to open automatically but do not. They would be challenging to open for any person using mobility aids.

Toilet location

There are restrooms located on the Ground Floor and Level 3. The accessible toilets are located on the Ground Floor, near the rear entrance.

Accessible parking

The following parking information is for all attendees. Please follow up with individual locations regarding their accessibility options. Parking: There are multiple parking options lots within a close distance to the venue. • Wilson Parking – Hay Street: 391/393 Hay St, Perth WA 6000 • CPP Fire Station: 1 Murray St, Perth WA 6000 • CPP Terrace Road: 165 Terrace Rd, Perth WA 6000 • CPP Concert Hall: 158 Terrace Rd, Perth WA 6000 • Wilson Parking – Hibernian Place (Westin): 480 Hay St, Perth WA 6000 • CPP Pier Street: 87/89 Pier St, Perth WA 6000