Enabling your participation
Your accessibility at and inclusion in the Comcare National Conference is important to us.
Do you have access or support requirements? Please let us know when registering online so we can make reasonable adjustments to help you participate fully in the conference.
Our conference will be held at a fully accessible and inclusive venue.
National Convention Centre
Facilities
- An accessible venue for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids
- Accessible bathrooms on both levels
- All-gender bathrooms
- Accessible parking available onsite
- Close to accessible public transport
- Assistance animal friendly
- Close to Glebe Park where assistance animals can take breaks
- Low-sensory breakout room
Services
- Pre-conference orientation highlighting venue accessibility features
- A designated contact person onsite
- First aid
Conference information
- Accessible mobile app
- Conference program to indicate sessions which involve interaction with speakers or fellow delegates.
Conference sessions
- Room attendant to coordinate any additional assistance
- Printed copies of presentations available in each theatre and meeting room
- Public address (PA) systems
- Hearing loops available in all spaces except the main foyer and exhibition hall.
National Arboretum Conference Dinner venue
Facilities
- An accessible venue for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids
- Accessible bathrooms
- All-gender bathroom
- Accessible parking available onsite
- Easy access for taxis and transportation services
- Assistance animal friendly venue (please let us know when registering)
Services
- Transportation to the conference dinner
- A designated contact person onsite
- First aid
Additional supports and adjustments
We can also provide the following upon request:
- An Auslan interpreter
- National Relay Service
- Hearing loops in the main foyer and exhibition hall (for specific locations within the rooms)
- On-screen presentations to be supplied in advance of the conference
- Reserved seating in theatres and meeting rooms such as at the front, or close to the exit or other facilities
- Reserved space for assistance animals and mobility aids.
This is not a full list of supports and adjustments. We encourage you to reach out to the Conference Team by email at conference@comcare.gov.au or by phone on 03 9627 5476.
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