ESCAC Venue Accessibility Information

Location

East Sydney Community and Arts Centre
34-40 Burton St Darlinghurst 2010
Australia
info[at]brandx.org.au

Getting there

ESCAC has the option to be accessed by bus, train or car.
Nearest Paid Carpark On-street metered parking and a selection of 24 hour Accessible Parking Spaces directly outside the Venue.
Train Museum Station (650m)
Bus Oxford st bus stop - 333, 373, 399, 392, 394 and M10 buses (200m down a steep hill)

Venue Accessibility Information

General Information

We welcome all visitors to the East Sydney Community and Arts Centre and are committed to making it accessible and inclusive for everyone.

There's one gender-neutral accessible bathroom including a shower. It is a single stall bathroom, with a sanitary bin.
Assistance animals are welcome, and drinking water is available.
If you would like to discuss Venue Access please contact info[at]brandx.org.au

Access Information

A large sliding glass door is at the street entrance to ESCAC measuring 1.6 metres wide x 3.5 metres high.
ESCAC has one lift which provides access to all levels. The internal measurements of the lift are 1.3 metres wide by 1.7 metres deep and is weighted at 1000kgs. The doorway to enter the lift is 90cm wide.
In addition to the lift, there are stairs between floors with handrails and non slip stair nosing.
Rehearsal space double doors measure 1.7 metres wide x 1.9 metres high.
Doors entering the kitchenette measure 83 centimetres wide x 2.08 metres high

First Aid Information

A First Aid kit is available in the shared kitchen, in the cupboard displaying the First Aid sign.

In an emergency, you should call 000. The address is 34-40 Burton St Darlinghurst 2010.

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