Accessibility

Event: M/FW 25: M/FW Conversations

General information

Contact name

mfwticketing@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Travel instructions

Public Transport: Trains – Southern Cross Train Station: 750m walk Trams – 109, 11, 12, 48 (Spencer St/ Collins St Stop is an accessible stop)

Entry instructions

Accessible entrance at 530 Collins Street via a ramp. Elevators to Space&Co on Level 3 are located behind concierge desk.

After entry instructions

M/FW Staff and Queen and Collins Staff will be onsite assisting patrons in finding their way through the venue. There are different floor surfaces within the venue, smooth but mosaic tiles, carpet, floorboards for example.

Accessible parking

Wilson Parking at 530 Collins Street Car Park at 517 Flinders Lane: 350m walk Secure Parking at 522 Flinders Lane: 400m walk Wilson Parking at 452 Flinders Street: 400m walk

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.

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 MFW staff and volunteers can offer their assistance.

Wheelchair Accessible

This event is accessible by wheelchair.

Accessible Toilet

An accessible toilet is available at this event.

Social Stories

Social Stories support you by preparing you for what you will see, hear and do at an event. They are a way to prepare anyone who needs additional information for an event, new activity or change to routine. With pictures and simple text, Social Stories help to lessen the anxiety of the new and supports everyone to have the best possible experience. Our Social Stories are Microsoft Word documents so that it can be customised to meet individual needs.

Seat Dimensions

Seat Width: 47cm

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.

Auslan Interpreting Available on Request

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

Assistive Listening Systems Available on Request

Hearing loops or assistive listening systems can be requested up to 2 weeks pre-event by emailing mfwticketing@melbourne.vic.gov.au.

Accessible Drop Off

Accessible drop off, pick up area at the corner of Collins Street and King Street.