Accessibility

Event: M/FW 25 Opening Night: ganbu marra Runway

General information

Contact name

mfwticketing@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Travel instructions

Located right on the edge of the CBD on the free tram line. You can arrive via public transport to Southern Cross Station, or tram routes 70 or 75. Trams 12, 96, 109 also nearby.

Entry instructions

Enter via main 1 Hotel Melbourne lobby. Accessible entrance doors with wide openings, Accessible entrance to restaurant and bars, Accessible service entrance on ground level, Service animals welcome, All meeting rooms wheelchair accessible and free of any steps.

Accessible parking

Parking is available at Care Park, Siddeley Street – 671-701 Flinders Street, Docklands

Accessible Drop Off Zone

Accessible drop off zone at main entrance to 1 Hotel Melbourne.

Wheelchair Accessible

This event is accessible by wheelchair. Wheelchair spaces must be reserved in advance.

Accessible Toilet

An accessible toilet is available at this event.

Sunflower Initiative

Melbourne Fashion Week and the City of Melbourne are proud supporters of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative, assisting those with hidden disabilities. People who need assistance can choose to wear a Sunflower symbol so that trained M/FW staff and volunteers can offer their assistance.

Companion Tickets

Companion Card Holders qualify for a complimentary second ticket. Please enter the access code “COMPANIONCARD” in the “Access Code” box at the top of the ticketing page of your selected event to reveal accessible ticket pricing. If you require a companion to access the event but do not have a Companion Card, we still encourage you to select Companion Card ticketing. M/FW understands that not all patrons who require assistance to attend events have Companion Cards and therefore our accessible ticketing options are available to all those who require it.

Language No Barrier

For this event, audiences can understand and engage with the event without a comprehensive understanding of the English language.

Accessibility Concierge

An Accessibility Concierge will be available to assist guests to navigate and enjoy the event. At M/FW runways, locate the Accessibility Concierge next to the ticketing desk or ask one of our many onsite staff and volunteers.

Assistive Listening

Hearing loops or assistive listening systems can be requested up to two weeks pre-event by emailing mfwticketing@melbourne.vic.gov.au.

Auslan Interpreting Available On Request

An Auslan interpreter can be requested up to 2 weeks pre-event by emailing mfwticketing@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Quiet Area or Sensory Map

A quiet area is available to help reduce sensory stimulation during the event. Where a dedicated quiet area cannot be provided a sensory map may be provided with your ticket to help you locate low-stimulation areas during the event. Please speak with the Accessibility Concierge or to a member of staff if you need help finding or using either service.