Accessibility
Event: Our Climate, Our Rights: An evening of stories, solidarity and action
General information
Contact name
Inari Saltau
Contact number
0434 424 463
Travel instructions
Amore Events is located at 71 Jane St, West End QLD 4101. View the location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4JPTfC8vp2SVkaFW7. Several bus stops are within a 2–10 minute walk of the venue, including routes 60, 192, 198, and 199. These routes connect to South Bank and South Brisbane train stations, as well as the West End ferry. Two accessible parks are available at the front of the venue, and further accessible parking is available on Boundary Street, about 500–550 metres from the venue.
Entry instructions
The venue entrance is ground-level, with no rise or stairs from the street. Above the entrance doors is a neon sign that says “Amore”.
After entry instructions
Immediately upon entering, there will be a registration desk in the foyer tended by Amnesty staff. The rest of the venue is open-floor, with a bar and catering available on the right side of the venue in the “mingling zone”, attendee seating throughout the top half of the venue facing the stage area at the very left side, and toilets in the top left corner.
Toilet location
There are male, female, and disabled toilets in the venue. They are located by the neon wing lights in the corner of the venue.
Accessible parking
Two accessible parks are available at the front of the venue, and further accessible parking is available on Boundary Street, about 500–550 metres from the venue.
Seating
There will be several rows of hard back seating facing the stage. There is also wide, cushioned seating dispersed throughout the venue.
Sickness
People who are sick should not attend the event. RATs and masks are useful precautions for extra vigilance around preventing the spread of sickness.
Access to information
Auslan There will be no Auslan interpretation at this event. Audio Microphones will be used throughout the event, including for any audience questions. Any important information, including speaker names, will be relayed without a microphone will be repeated by someone with a microphone as appropriate. Visuals There will be a slide deck accompanying speeches but as a visual aid only, all important information will be verbally spoken. RATs and masks are useful precautions for extra vigilance around preventing the spread of sickness.
Sensory considerations
Fragrances We ask that attendees limit the use of scented personal care and/or laundry products in consideration of attendees with asthma, migraine, and chemical sensitivities. Noise There will be varying noises and volumes throughout the duration of the event. This includes speeches, music, and applause. We recommend that attendees with noise sensitivity bring noise-reducing earplugs or headphones and sit away from speakers. Light Amore has overhead lighting. The venue will be lit throughout the event. There are also a few neon signs and decorative lights fixed onto walls in the venue. Temperature Amore has both air-conditioning and fans. They will be used as appropriate. Sensory Space Attendees are welcome to move around and step away as necessary to re-regulate, take a break, or rest. There is soft seating separate from the main area in several spots in the venue, including around the back-right wall, across from the bathroom, and across from the bar. There is also some space directly outside the venue with limited seating. There will be no Auslan interpretation at this event. Audio Microphones will be used throughout the event, including for any audience questions. Any important information, including speaker names, will be relayed without a microphone will be repeated by someone with a microphone as appropriate. Visuals There will be a slide deck accompanying speeches but as a visual aid only, all important information will be verbally spoken. RATs and masks are useful precautions for extra vigilance around preventing the spread of sickness.
Extra Support
Should there be any other provisions that would maximise your access to the event, please email activism@amnesty.org.au or include in your ticket registration. On the night of the event, please approach an Amnesty staff member if you have any questions or support requests. We ask that attendees limit the use of scented personal care and/or laundry products in consideration of attendees with asthma, migraine, and chemical sensitivities. Noise There will be varying noises and volumes throughout the duration of the event. This includes speeches, music, and applause. We recommend that attendees with noise sensitivity bring noise-reducing earplugs or headphones and sit away from speakers. Light Amore has overhead lighting. The venue will be lit throughout the event. There are also a few neon signs and decorative lights fixed onto walls in the venue. Temperature Amore has both air-conditioning and fans. They will be used as appropriate. Sensory Space Attendees are welcome to move around and step away as necessary to re-regulate, take a break, or rest. There is soft seating separate from the main area in several spots in the venue, including around the back-right wall, across from the bathroom, and across from the bar. There is also some space directly outside the venue with limited seating. There will be no Auslan interpretation at this event. Audio Microphones will be used throughout the event, including for any audience questions. Any important information, including speaker names, will be relayed without a microphone will be repeated by someone with a microphone as appropriate. Visuals There will be a slide deck accompanying speeches but as a visual aid only, all important information will be verbally spoken. RATs and masks are useful precautions for extra vigilance around preventing the spread of sickness.