The Gallery
Highlights
Overview
Yiigu and Welcome.
The Gallery is an important cultural space to showcase and support Aboriginal artists from across the Saltwater Freshwater region on the Mid North Coast of NSW. The region includes artists and makers from the Worimi, Biripi, Dunghutti and Gumbaynggirr nations.
School groups are also catered for with special packages available that include hands-on participation. There are also small function rooms that can be hired for various corporate needs.
The Gallery is located in the city centre of Coffs Harbour. There is also parking available nearby at the Park Avenue Car Park.
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 are deaf or have hearing loss
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 wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Train your staff in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss
Train your staff in disability awareness
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)