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OVERVIEW
- Business Overview
- Bookings
- Emergency Management
- Communications
- Other Information
- Guide Dog and Service Animals
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GENERAL
- Pre-arrival, arrival and reception
- Cognitive Impairment Support
- Car Park and Access amenities
- Entry
- Lifts
- Internal Spaces
- Public areas
- External Paths
- Public Toilets/Adult change facilities
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FOOD AND DRINK
- Dining Spaces
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EVENTS
- Events
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Overview
General
Food & Drink
Events
Business Overview
The business has the following products/services available
Food and Drink
Event
Our business caters for the following disability types:
Blind or low vision
Deaf or low hearing
Limited mobility
Wheelchairs or mobility scooters
Food allergies or intolerances
Cognitive or people on the Autism Spectrum
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Bookings
The business offers the following methods for bookings and enquiries:
Phone
Webportal
Our website supports Screen Readers
Our forms have high contract boxes and submit boxes
Staff have undergone disability awareness and training
Emergency Management
The business has an emergency management and evacuation plan for guests with a disability
Emergency and evacuation procedures are explained on arrival
Guests with disabilities are noted in the guest log book for emergency and evacuation purposes
Communications
An accessibility guide is available on the website
Our website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards
Other Information
For bookings made onsite, the ticket booth/counter/box office is accessible for people using a wheelchair
The business accepts the companion card
Guide Dog and Service Animals
The business provides a secure area with shade and water for service animals
The business provides the following services for services animals:
Welcome into all spaces
Pre-arrival, arrival and reception
The business has the following in place to support guests during pre-arrival, arrival and reception
There is a reception/public entryway.
Seating available at reception
A lower counter at reception/ticket office
A clipboard to allow check-in/ticket purchase whilst seated
A tablet with text to voice or pen and paper at reception to aid in communication
Lighting in the reception area is even and glare free
Information and maps are available in written form
A familiarisation tour
Additional Information from the business
The following steps are in place to ensure that people with fatigue related to their disability are not disadvantaged by long wait times:
Seating provided in foyer and landing areas on all levels and outside.
In addition, the following further information can assist guests
There are accessible toilets, ramps and lifts throughout our venue, including wheelchair friendly access from the car park.
Cognitive Impairment Support
Documents are available in plain English for people with cognitive impairment (This may include instructions, guides, menus and general information)
A "social script" guide to your premises or attraction describing the sights, sounds and smells to aid parents/carers prepare visitors in advance
The 'social script' is available in word and other editable formats
A space for parents and children on the Autism Spectrum
Car Park and Access amenities
The business has the following Car Park and Access amenities
A drop off zone
Designated disabled parking bays
Level or ramped access from the car park to the entrance
The accessible entrance is clearly signed from the parking bay
The public transport services available are:
Bus shelter accessed 50 metres from entrance via level surfaces
Kerb ramps are in place where a pavement or walkway needs to be crossed
In addition, the following further information can assist guests
Should you need assistance from the car park, please contact 6420 2950
Entry
The business has the following amenities/systems in place for entry
A drop off point close to the entrance
A path of access to the building is slip resistance and even
A path of access to the building is clear of obstruction
Self opening entry doors or fitted with a self closer
Glass doors are fitted with a visual sighting strip
Door jams/doors are of a contrasting colour to surrounding walls
Door handles are of a contrasting colour to the door
Signage is written in a contrasting colour
Signage is written in a Sans Serif font and use upper and lower case letters
The entry door is a minimum of 850mm wide
The entry door has self opening or a light opening pressure (for manual operations)
The entrance sill is less than 13mm
There a clear space of at least 1500mm x 1500mm in front of all doors.
The entrance door mats have a thickness less than 13mm and a width of 7500mm or greater
In addition, the following further information can assist guests
paranaple Centre complies with Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010.
Lifts
Premises has lifts
Lift location: Located on landing next to escalator, all levels. Has visual floor indicator
In addition, the following further information can assist guests
Selecting Upper Ground (UG) in the lift allows direct access to the outside of the building.
Internal Spaces
Clear and unobstructed routes through and between buildings
Interior walls are matte or low sheen
Floors, walls, counters and furniture are of contrasting colours
Any protruding or overhanging obstructions are at least 2meters above the floor or are protected
Menus are available in large print or Braille
Tableware/glassware contrast with the table surface or table cloth
Floor surfaces are hard or short pile carpet
Seating is available for guests unable to stand for long periods
Accessible facilities are clearly signed and visible from all areas
All corridors greater than 900mm
There is a quiet space for parents and children on the Autism Spectrum
In addition, the following further information can assist guests
Private meeting rooms and green room available on request.
Public areas
The public areas have the following amenities in place
Display units, Televisions, Video displays etc. are open captioned
Hearing loops
Hearing loop symbols are displayed
Even lighting
Seating
In addition, the following further information can assist guests
Please see technician or Front of House Manager for hearing loop.
External Paths
External paths of travel
Surfaces are concrete, asphalt, smooth paving or hard packed fine gravel (max aggregate size 13mm)
Paths or slopes longer than 15 metres have resting places or seats
Pathways are wider than 900mm
There 3 successive steps or less on any path or at any doorway
All areas are accessible
Public Toilets/Adult change facilities
Public Toilets/Adult change facilities have the following amenities are in place
There is an accessible toilet for public use
The door is at least 850mm wide
There is a minimum of 850mm beside the toilet
Handrails are fitted
The toilet seat is 460mm above the floor
There is 2m mm of clear space in front of the toilet
The toilet seat of a contrasting colour to the floor
The toilet seat is460mm above the floor
Dining Spaces
The dining spaces have the following facilities/amenities in place
The entrance has level access
The doorway is at least 850mm wide
There is level access through the dining area
Chairs are moveable to allow for wheelchairs to be seated at the tables
Hearing loops are available
All glass doors and full height windows have contrast markings
There are areas of full lighting
There are large print menus
There are Plain English menus
There is an accessible toilet
Our business caters for the following dietary requirements
Sugar free (diabetic)
Gluten free (celiac)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Low fat and fibre with no gastric content
Low potassium
Low sodium
Nut free
Additive free
Organic
Vegetarian
Vegan
Kosher
Halal
There are procedures in place to avoid cross-contamination of food products
Raw ingredients and allergens are stored in separate areas, ensuring that they are clearly labelled and easily identifiable to prevent accidental mixing. Staff undergo food handling and hygiene training.
There is a sample menu available online
Sample menu is available here -
https://www.paranapleconventioncentre.com.au/plan/
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In addition, the following further information can assist guests
As an event space, the type of menu served is dependent on client requirements. Please contact your event organiser in advance if you have any specific dietary needs or allergies.
Events
Events have the following facilities/amenities in place
There is step free access throughout the venue
Reception, registration desks or ticket offices have a lower counter section
A hearing loop is available at reception, registration desks or ticket offices
All ancillary areas are step free e.g. breakout rooms, dining areas, outside areas and exhibition spaces
All stage areas including speaker platforms are accessible
Accessible toilets are available at the venue
There is clear signage throughout the venue including accessible routes and accessible facilities
Wheelchair designated seating is provided
We cater for a range of seating and viewing options
We cater for varying group sizes
Our event can be booked from the main web site
A hearing loop is provided
There is reserved seating in the loop area
Speakers/performers are instructed to use the microphones
Audio description is available
There is good circulation space with the number of people expected to allow people with a disability to move around freely
Food and water is available for guide and service animals
Accessible car parking is available
There are designated drop-off points
There is accessible public transport to the venue
Accessible public transport is detailed in the event information
There is an event map available
The event map shows accessible facilities
A step free route is shown
Quiet rooms, marquees or spaces are available