Hamilton Depot Community Open Day
Overview
The Hamilton Bus Depot is hosting an Open Day.
Come on down from 10am – 1pm for free coffee, facepainting, depot tours and rides on electric and vintage buses!
The depot, that is over 100 years old, has a rich history with both trams and buses and continues to run as the main depot for Newcastle and Lake Macquarie bus operations.
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Accessibility
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
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 step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Have wheelchair access to amusements and activities including boats and bush trails (includes tour rides, skyways, trolley cars, flying fox, amusement rides and boating)
Have wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in your access statement)
Provide portable ramps
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
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)