History Illuminated
Fri 30 Oct '26 – Sun 08 Nov '26
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Overview
History Illuminated is Lake Macquarie's annual celebration of people, place and the environment through the lens of history.
Each November, the festival brings together authors, historians, artists and community voices for a dynamic program of talks, exhibitions, performances, tours and workshops.
Whether you're passionate about local heritage, curious about untold stories, or love a good yarn, History Illuminated invites you to explore the…
History Illuminated is Lake Macquarie's annual celebration of people, place and the environment through the lens of history.
Each November, the festival brings together authors, historians, artists and community voices for a dynamic program of talks, exhibitions, performances, tours and workshops.
Whether you're passionate about local heritage, curious about untold stories, or love a good yarn, History Illuminated invites you to explore the past in creative and thought-provoking ways.
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Accessibility
Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events
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 blind or have vision loss
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person
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)
Employ people with disability
Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
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)
Train your staff in disability awareness
Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards
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)