RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre and Memorial Precinct
Overview
The RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre is located in the old Guard House at the entrance to RAAF Base Wagga at Forest Hill, ten kilometres east of the CBD of Wagga Wagga, along the Sturt Highway.
The goal of the RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre is to showcase the history of the Air Force, the history of the RAAF in the Riverina, the role of RAAF Base Wagga in preparing the Air Force workforce, and the special relationship between the Base and the local community.
The Aviation Heritage Centre showcases important artefacts and memorabilia representing over 80 years of Air Force history.
Elements on display have been classified into initial recruit training, aviation trade, clerical and supply training for ease of viewing. Other important elements of the history of the Base are also displayed throughout the various rooms.
In the Memorial Precinct there are five static display aircraft (Canberra Bomber, Meteor, F111-C, Macchi and Mirage). There is a water tank mural dedicated to the Empire Air Training Scheme covering, Wagga, Uranquinty, Tocumwal, Deniliquin, Narrandera, Temora, Cootamundra, Parkes and Narromine. In addition, there is a replica of a WWII Chapel that was originally built at Coomalie Creek by members of 31 Beaufighter Squadron.
Accessibility
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
