ACCESS GUIDE
MUSUEM OF WATER
2018
9 Feb – 4 Mar
Contents
ACCESS GUIDE
WELCOME
TACTILE TOUR
AUSLAN TOUR
VENUE INFORMATION
FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE
50m POOL, FREMANTLE LEISURE CENTRE
WELCOME
Perth Festival curates and presents an annual arts festival of the highest international quality. We aspire to create new work and stimulate discourse about Western Australia and our place in a complex and political world.
The Festival’s ambition is to lift audience expectations and opportunities for Western Australian arts practice, contributing to a vibrant and resilient culture.
Under the leadership of Artistic Director Wendy Martin, Perth Festival has committed to presenting work by the world’s leading artists with disability. This commitment addresses a core value of the Festival’s artistic vision to celebrate difference and develop diverse audiences.
In partnership with DADAA, Perth Festival will champion accessibility for artists and audiences. This partnership will create opportunities for a dynamic exchange of ideas and practice between visiting international artists with disability and the Western Australian and national arts community and audiences.
If you require additional information, please contact us on 08 6488 8616 or and we will be happy to assist. Further information can also be found on our website perthfestival.com.au
TACTILE TOUR
A tactile tour has been arranged for the Museum of Water collection.
Tactile tours are free but should be booked in advance.
Museum of Water will be conducting tactile tours of the exhibition on Monday 12 February 2018 at 11:45am and 1pm. To book a free Tactile Tour, please contact Jacqueline Homer from DADAA on 0400 111 018 or email
AUSLAN TOUR
Auslan interpreted performances are for audiences who are Deaf and use Australian Sign Language (Auslan). Experienced Auslan theatre interpreters will live translate the Museum of Water Custodians dialogue into Auslan.
Museum of Water, 3 March 1pm
To book a free Auslan Tour, please contact Perth Festival Info Centre Access Line 6488 8616 or email
Limited places are available and will be on a first come, first served basis. To donate water after the tour, please allow 30 minutes after this session and notify at the time of booking
VENUE INFORMATION
FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE
Housed within an iconic heritage building and beautiful grounds, Fremantle Arts Centre is the City of Fremantle's premier arts service and one of the leading arts organisations nationwide.Visit for free exhibitions, a shop selling the finest WA hand-made wares, an expansive live music program, special events, an idyllic cafe and free wifi. Open 7 days.
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ACCESS INFORMATION
The Arts Centre is an old hospital building with generally wide corridors internally. The site is generally level and external paths are wide, with a slab surface.
The Courtyard is a gently sloping lawn; all patrons will be required to traverse grass to reach the seated area.
Wheelchair spaces are available within the seated area; please note this area is on grass.
The entrance to the ground floor of the Gallery is next to the Inner Courtyard. It is a slab path leading to a door 71cm wide.
An alternative entry to the Gallery is from reception which is down four steps with a handrail on one side.
Male and Female accessible toilets are located in the main toilet block on the east side of the building between the Samson Courtyard and the staff car park.
Pick up and set down parking is available on Finnerty Street near the main entry.
For assistance with planning your visit to Fremantle Arts Centre please call the Centre directly on 9432 9555
PARKING
Free 4 hour parking bays are available outside Fremantle Arts Centre on Finnerty Street. There is also limited free street parking available on Ord and Vale Streets.
Paid parking bays are available at the Fremantle Leisure Centre (located opposite Fremantle Arts Centre on Ord Street).
Accessible parking
There are two accessible parking bays at the front entrance on Finnerty Street. Additional street parking is available on surrounding streets. Please refer to all street signs for parking limits and restrictions.
Concert & Events parking
Additional parking space is available at John Curtin College oval, adjacent to Fremantle Arts Centre.
TRANSPORT
The free Central Area Transport RED CAT route includes a “Fremantle Arts Centre” stop on Ord Street. The RED CAT operates every 15 minutes from 7:30am-6:15pm. Monday to Friday and every 15 minutes on the weekends and public holidays between 10am and 6:15pm.
Transperth InfoLine: 13 62 13
Transperth Website:transperth.wa.gov.au
50m POOL, FREMANTLE LEISURE CENTRE
The 50m Pool is located outdoors and ranges in depth from 1.05m at the shallow end to 1.8m at the deep end, with water temperatures ranging from 26 to 28 degrees.
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ACCESS INFORMATION
The Fremantle Leisure Centre is a fully accessible facility.
The 25m, 50m and leisure pool are equipped with access ramps.
We also have junior and senior aquatic (waterproof) wheelchairs that may be used at any time.
All pools can be accessed with a chairlift hoist if required (please advise in advance or allow time for set up if you require this service).
The centre also has three disability change rooms, one of which is equipped with a sling to assist in showering/changing.
Duty managers and lifeguards are always available for assistance if needed.
PARKING
The Fremantle Leisure Centre provides ACROD, bus and general parking to the public.
Off-street car park 14 is allocated specifically for leisure centre patrons and offers the following options:
pay parking–buy a ticket as normal and then bring in the tear away copy to reception and we will refund this amount off your entry fee. Refunds cannot exceed the cost of admission.
parking permits–these are available for centre members, swim school patrons and multi-visit pass holders only and can be obtained at our reception. Parking permits are only valid for our off–street car park (ie. not valid on Shuffrey Street).
parking on Shuffrey Street–parking must be paid for between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm seven days a week and is free at all other times.
If car park 14 is full there is free parking available on Quarry Street, Finnerty Street, Ord Street and Beach Street car park 12B (ask at reception for directions).
TRANSPORT
Fremantle's free CAT bus stops right at the centre and can connect you from central Fremantle, South Beach or the train station. Click on the linkto go to theTransperth website.
Many other TransPerth buses also stop close to the centre. Click on the linkfor more information onTransPerth public transportand to plan your journey to the centre.
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