Accessibility
Event: Living with Nature: Preparing for Emergencies
General information
Contact name
Lenka Vanderboom
Contact number
0407921222
Travel instructions
Accessible Route to Vickers St Community Hub đ Accessible Public Transport (For exact stop names, PTVâs planner will provide the most accurate accessible stop guidance - https://transport.vic.gov.au/journey.) 1. Accessible Bus Services Ballarat buses are lowâfloor and rampâequipped, allowing access for wheelchairs, walkers and prams. Buses can be lowered to kerb height for safer boarding. [equalitysu...ort.com.au] Best Route for Vickers Street Community Hub Route 24 â Ballarat Station â Sebastopol Stops directly along or very near Vickers Street Closest confirmed stops: Grant St/Vickers St Miller St/Vickers St (78m) Joan Ct/Vickers St (203m) [busmaps.com] Operated by Public Transport Victoria & CDC Victoria â accessible fleet Timetables: CDC Victoria Ballarat services (Route 24 listed) [cdcvictoria.com.au] This is the most direct and accessible bus route to the Hub. đ Accessible Taxis & Rideshare WheelchairâAccessible Taxis (WAT) Ballarat has wheelchairâaccessible taxis available. You can book by SMS or phone: 131 008 (Taxi) SMS a booking request to 1999 0008 including: pickup address, number of passengers, and âmptâ for a wheelchair taxi. [equalitysu...ort.com.au] WATs can drop you directly at the hub entrance. đ Community Accessible Transport 1. Community Accessability â DoorâtoâDoor For eligible older residents, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50+, this service provides: Fully accessible vehicles Doorâtoâdoor assistance Travel anywhere in Ballarat and surrounds Phone bookings: 1300 704 530 [communitya...ity.com.au] 2. Ballarat Support Services â 1:1 Assisted Transport Ideal if you require mobility support or wheelchair lift vehicles. Vehicles have hydraulic lifts & secure wheelchair restraints Staff provide full support for transfers and mobility needs Suitable for NDIS participants [ballaratsu...ces.com.au] đ Extra Mobility Help at Ballarat Station If you're connecting from a train: Travellers Aid offers free wheelchair assistance and guidance at Ballarat Railway Station (MonâFri). They can assist you from train â bus â taxi areas. [travellersaid.org.au]
Entry instructions
Automatic doors with sensor to enter the building Doorways wide enough for wheelchair and scooter access: 32 in (815 mm)
After entry instructions
On arrival at walk in to be greeted by City of Ballarat staff. There will be a tea and coffee station and tables and seating for your use for the workshop. Map of facility at entrance Automatic doors to enter the Function Space Double wide door entry to the viewing deck Flexible seating and table arrangements
Hazards
Take caution in car parks and at Drop off zone If you would like or need any assistance accessing anything at all such as bathrooms or the tea/coffee station during the workshop, please inform the host in advance or request the attention of a City of Ballarat staff member during the workshop.
Toilet location
Map of facility at entrance
Accessible parking
Designated accessible parking spots Drop off zone