The business has the following products/services available
Accommodation
Attraction
Adventure
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
The business offers the following methods for bookings and enquiries:
Phone
Webportal
Staff have undergone disability awareness and training
There are Audible device/s to alert occupants to evacuate with instructions on how to evacuate.
Exit signs are clear and easy to see
Exit access is free and clear at all times
We ensure exit access is free and clear at all times by:
Having an automatic boom gate installed
Exits and access to exists are greater than 900mm
Exits to the emergency evacuation point does not include stairways
The evacuation point is clearly marked by a sign
The business identifies guests who need additional assistance should an emergency occur by:
Due to the nature of our site and activities, guests who have a physical or neurological disability that impacts their mobility or ability to evacuate independently are typically accompanied by a support person. This ensures that appropriate assistance is available at all times, including in the event of an emergency. While we do not currently require guests to formally declare accessibility needs, we encourage group organisers and individuals to notify us during the booking process if any members of their group may require additional support. Our staff are trained to provide inclusive, respectful service and will work with support persons as needed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all guests. As part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility and safety: Support persons are welcomed and encouraged to participate in briefings and evacuation planning where relevant. Our team reviews evacuation procedures with a focus on accessible routes and assistance needs. Staff receive training to recognise when assistance may be required and respond appropriately.
The procedure for assisting guests who need assisted rescue is:
Woodhouse staff do not typically provide personal care or lifting services but will assist with coordination and response as safely as possible. Of course if the need arose, guest would be transported in company vehicle
An accessibility guide is available on the website
www.woodhouse.org.au/accessibility
The business accepts the companion card
The business provides a secure area with shade and water for service animals
The business provides a toilet area for service animals
The business provides the following services for services animals:
We have water access in all main areas and shaded rest areas all over the property. Staff are trained to understand legal rights of assistance animals, know not to pat, feed or distract the animal and are able to identify what constitutes a legitimate assistance animal. Accessible paths are also safe for animal paws and, for guests staying overnight, assistance animal is welcome to stay in accommodation.
The business has the following in place to support guests during pre-arrival, arrival and reception
There is a reception/public entryway.
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
Picture Board 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
Luggage assistance
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:
Priority Access (On Request): While not a formalised "priority pass" system, staff are empowered to offer early access or expedited check-in for guests who have advised of fatigue-related conditions. This can include allowing guests to move ahead in queues during busy times.Seating and Rest Areas: Benches and shaded rest areas are available across the site, particularly near activity zones and accommodation. Staff may direct guests to low-traffic areas for rest if they feel fatigued or overwhelmed.Support Person Inclusion: Guests with fatigue-related disabilities are welcome to attend with a support person who may assist with carrying items, navigating the site, or managing rest periods.Advance Planning Support: The availability of virtual tours, detailed itineraries for school or group bookings, and open communication with staff allows guests to plan their day around rest breaks and energy levels.
Quiet periods or early opening times for people on the Autism Spectrum
A space for parents and children on the Autism Spectrum
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
Kerb ramps are in place where a pavement or walkway needs to be crossed
In addition, the following further information can assist guests
Check out the virtual tour online (copy and paste in your browser) www.camps3d.com.au/aca/woodhouse - or feel free to arrange an in person scoping tour by phoning 08 8339 3333 or emailing info@woodhouse.org.au
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 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
Check out the virtual tour online (copy and paste in your browser) www.camps3d.com.au/aca/woodhouse - or feel free to arrange an in person scoping tour by phoning 08 8339 3333 or emailing info@woodhouse.org.au
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
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
Check out the virtual tour online (copy and paste in your browser) www.camps3d.com.au/aca/woodhouse - or feel free to arrange an in person scoping tour by phoning 08 8339 3333 or emailing info@woodhouse.org.au
The public areas have the following amenities in place
Even lighting
Seating
External paths of travel have the following amenities are in place
Surfaces are concrete, asphalt, smooth paving or hard packed fine gravel (max aggregate size 13mm)
Pathways are wider than 900mm
In addition, the following further information can assist guests
The 54 hectare property connects the activities and accommodation by a bittumanised road loop, which can be driven, ridden or walked (beware of potholes across the 11km road network). The terrain and the gradient of the pathways on Challenge Hill may not be suitable for wheelchairs. Check out the virtual tour online (copy and paste in your browser) www.camps3d.com.au/aca/woodhouse - or feel free to arrange an in person scoping tour by phoning 08 8339 3333 or emailing info@woodhouse.org.au
Steps have the following amenities are in place
There are steps.
Top and bottom steps are easily distinguished through colour contrast or the use of TGSIs (Tactile Ground Surface Indicators)
All steps or staircases have enclosed risers
Handrails fitted to all open sets of steps
Handrails extend 300mm beyond the top and bottom step
In addition, the following further information can assist guests
Rymill Centre and Hooper Bunkhouse can be accessed without using the stairs. The second floor of the Manor is not accessible.
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
The toilet seat of a contrasting colour to the floor
The toilet seat is460mm above the floor
The bedrooms have the following facilities/amenities in place
There are accessible features in each of the three large group accommodation buildings. HOOPER BUNKHOUSE: 3 bunk rooms are accessible by wheelchair in Hooper Bunkhouse; RYMILL CENTRE: 1 bunk room is accessible and offers accessible ensuite bathroom; OLD WOODHOUSE MANOR: 2 rooms are accessible (queen in one, queen and king single in other). There are accommodation rooms available to guests who use a wheelchair
Note that beds in Hooper Bunkhouse and Rymill Centre are bunk beds. Carers may struggle if PWD has no mobility.
Additional Information from the business
For guests with a hearing impairment, the following emergency evacuation procedures apply to ensure safe evacuation:
A buddy system is used, pairing the guest with a support person or designated group leader who can provide visual cues and guidance during an evacuation.Accurate guest lists are maintained for each accommodation area, allowing staff to quickly identify the presence and needs of individuals who may require additional support.Due to the nature of our group-based accommodation, persons with disabilities (PWD) are never accommodated alone - ensuring that any guest with a hearing impairment has someone nearby to assist with alerts and instructions, particularly in overnight situations.Staff are trained to communicate using clear visual signals and to check rooms directly where hearing-impaired guests may not respond to audible alarms.
There is contrast between the walls, skirtings, floor and furniture
There is a clear path through the room
Housekeeping procedures instruct staff not to reposition furniture that has been moved
Openings are a minimum of 800mm wide
There is at least 850mm clear space beside the bed
There is at least 130mm clearance under the bed
The business offers a range of non-allergenic bedding
Non-allergenic cleaning products are used
In addition, the following further information can assist guests
Check out the virtual tour online (copy and paste in your browser) www.camps3d.com.au/aca/woodhouse - or feel free to arrange an in person scoping tour by phoning 08 8339 3333 or emailing info@woodhouse.org.au
The bathrooms have the following facilities/amenities in place
All heating appliances and hot water pipes are protected or insulated
All shower, bath and basin taps are clearly differentiated between hot and cold
Fixtures and fittings have rounded edges
The hot water is thermostatically controlled to 41 degrees
The door is at least 850mm wide
There is a minimum of 850mm beside the toilet
Handrails are fitted
There is a minimum of 1400mm of clear space in front of the toilet
The toilet seat is a contrasting colour to the floor
The toilet seat is 460mm above the floor
There is a roll-in shower with fold down fixed seat or a shower chair
There is a portable shower head on flexible hose
SEEONEE female toilet
SEEONEE accessible bathroom
In addition, the following further information can assist guests
Check out the virtual tour online (copy and paste in your browser) www.camps3d.com.au/aca/woodhouse - or feel free to arrange an in person scoping tour by phoning 08 8339 3333 or emailing info@woodhouse.org.au
A park map is available here:
https://www.woodhouse.org.au/assets/pdf/Woodhouse-Adventure-Park-Map.pdf
In addition, the following further information can assist guests
Tube Slide: Wheelchair-accessible pathway to the top of the slope. Support persons can assist at the slide platform.Disc Golf, Orienteering and Photo Hunts: Self-paced and flexible, with some flat, grassy terrain suitable for mobility devices.The Labyrinth: Accessible through external entry from top and bottom level and may be suitable for some wheelchair users subject to weatherWalking Trails: Vary in gradient and surface. Some areas are suitable for guests using walking aids or accompanied by a support person.Check out the virtual tour online (copy and paste in your browser) www.camps3d.com.au/aca/woodhouse to assess if these activities will be suitable for you
The following parks and gardens amenities are available
Accessible toilets
https://www.woodhouse.org.au/assets/pdf/Woodhouse-Adventure-Park-Map.pdf
Accessible picnic tables
Accessible drinking fountains
Handrails and stairs are built as per state/territory building code.
Slip resistance surfaces are used.
A handrail is available and at 865-965mm in height.
The handrail is continuously graspable along entire length at least one side.
Labyrinth Steps
Rymill Steps
The adventure activities have the following facilities/amenities in place
In addition, the following further information can assist guests
Many activities are accessible, without modification. Tube Slide: Wheelchair-accessible pathway to the top of the slope. Support persons can assist at the slide platform.Disc Golf, Orienteering and Photo Hunts: Self-paced and flexible, with some flat, grassy terrain suitable for mobility devices.The Labyrinth: Accessible through external entry from top and bottom level and may be suitable for some wheelchair users subject to weatherWalking Trails: Vary in gradient and surface. Some areas are suitable for guests using walking aids or accompanied by a support person.Check out the virtual tour online (copy and paste in your browser) www.camps3d.com.au/aca/woodhouse to assess if these activities will be suitable for you