Accessibility

Event: M/FW 25: Opulent Tastes Runway 5:30pm

General information

Contact name

mfwticketing@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Travel instructions

Trains - Southern Cross Train Station: 250m walk Trams - 109, 11, 12, 48 (Spencer St/ Collins St Stop is an accessible stop)

Entry instructions

Accessible entrance via M/FW Entry to il Mercato Centrale off Collins Street (546 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000) through to elevators and up to Level 1.

Hazards

Low light levels.

Accessible parking

Francis Street: On-Street Metered Parking behind il Mercato Centrale: 200m walk Secure Parking at 522 Flinders Lane: 200m walk Car Park at 517 Flinders Lane: 220m walk Wilson Parking at 452 Flinders Street: 300m walk Secure Parking at 664 Collins Street: 400m walk Wilson Parking at 530 Collins Street: 230m walk

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.

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.

Open captioning

This event will have on screen text descriptions that communicate dialogue, identify speakers and describe other relevant sounds.

Seat dimensions

Chairs - seat height 470mm; seat width 500mm x seat depth 480mm with a backrest height of 260mm. Tables - 720mm high. Stools - Seat height 750mm; seat width 450mm x seat depth 480mm with a backrest height of 350mm.

Social Stories

A Social Story of what you might expect in experiencing an M/FW runway will be made available closer to the event.