Accessibility Information for New Years Eve in Sydney

Sydney has to be one of the best places in the world to bring in the New Year. There's nothing quite like the fireworks going off around the Harbour.

It's estimated 1.6 million people gather around the various vantage points around the Harbour which makes for a busy night. 
 

Image courtesy of City of Sydney

So how do you snag a top spot to enjoy the spectacle? Well the City of Sydney has put together some great information to help plan your visit to the Harbour.

They have produced vantage point information including mobility accesss and accessible toilet information to selected locations. There's also the official 2013 Sydney New Year’s Eve App.

There are a number of designated accessible viewing areas for people with disability to enjoy the event with their family or friends.

For further enquiries, or to register your interest, please contact the relevant person below:
 

Location	Contact Name	Contact Details
Cahill Expressway  and Ballarat Park, Pyrmont	Paul Nunnari	02 9228 5667  or 0477 318 481 paul.nunnari@dpc.nsw.gov.au
Pirrama Park , Pyrmont	Danielle Miller	02  9265 9325   nyedisability@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Sydney Opera House	Jenny Spinak	02 9250 7175 accessibility@sydneyoperahouse.com

 

If you're not able to make it to somewhere around the Harbour to watch the fireworks, you can watch on ABC 1 and this broadcast will include live closed captions.

2RPH will also be providing an audio description from 8:30pm – 10:00pm and 11:30pm – 12:30am on 1224AM.

If you would like to find out more general information, including road closures, accessibility for public transport users as well as information on accessible accommodation visit: 


http://www.sydneynewyearseve.com/accessibility/

Access All Areas Film Festival

The Access All Areas Film Festival is an accessible showcase of new Australian films for people with a disability. The tour features 50+ screenings at accessible cinemas, schools, community centres and disability groups in NSW and nationally.

The program consists of a feature film as well as a community tour featuring family friendly short films. This year’s feature film is The Great Gatsby. The Great Gatsby and the family friendly short films will be showing on the following dates and venues:
 
Monday 2 December - Parramatta
Riverside Theatre - Wheelchair accessible venue and hearing loop.
Cnr Church and Market Streets Parramatta, NSW
12.30pm: Family-friendly Shorts (Auslan & Open Captions)
6.30pm: The Great Gatsby (Auslan & Open Captions)

Tuesday 3 December - Sydney
Dendy Opera Quays - Wheelchair accessible venue, hearing loop.
9/2 East Circular Quay
Sydney, NSW
6.00pm: Opening night Gala with complimentary drinks
6.30pm: The Great Gatsby (Auslan & Open Captions)

Saturday 7 December - Casula
Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre - Wheelchair accessible venue, hearing loop.
Powerhouse Road, Casula, NSW
12.30pm: Free BBQ – all welcome!
2.00pm: Family-friendly Shorts (Auslan & Open Captions)
5.00pm: The Great Gatsby (Auslan & Open Captions)

Monday 16 December - Campbelltown
Campbelltown Arts Centre - Wheelchair accessible venue, hearing loop.
Cnr Camden and Appin roads
(Art Gallery Road)
Campbelltown, NSW
12.30pm - Family Friendly Shorts (Open Captions)
2.30pm - Family Friendly Shorts (Audio Description
6.30pm - The Great Gatsby, 143 mins, M - (Open Captions)

How to Book
All of the above screenings are free, but you must make a booking to reserve your spot and avoid disappointment! To book for the Parramatta, Sydney and Campbelltown showings please contact the Access All Areas Film Festival office via 02 9281 5608 or email bookings@thefestivalists.com
 
To book for the showings at Casula Powerhouse, please make contact to the Casula Powerhouse Box Office by phone on 02 9824 1121 or by email to reception@casulapowerhouse.com

Also keep an eye on the Access All Areas Film festival website as more information comes to hand about the Community and School Tours which will feature the Family Friendly short films. www.aaaff.com.au

Access Info
If you would like further information on venue accessibility and how to get there, you can call IDEAS who are the proud information partners for the Festival on 1800 029 904.

How Ability Links NSW will Work with Aboriginal Communities

The NSW Government through the Department of Family and Community Services, Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) is establishing a new service in NSW called  ‘Ability Links NSW’, for people with disability. 

As part of this process Ability Links NSW will establish 27 Aboriginal ‘Linkers” across NSW. ADHC would like to invite community members and non-government organisations to discuss how Ability Links NSW will operate with Aboriginal communities.

The consultation and briefing sessions will provide the following information: 

• An overview of Ability Links NSW 

• An overview of key information for organisations that are interested in delivering ALNSW to Aboriginal communities, including an outline of planned delivery arrangements and the procurement process.

17 briefings will take place across NSW in the following locations:

Parramatta: Friday 1 November, 9:30 am – 12:30pm at Parramatta RSL, O’Connell St, Parramatta

Springwood: Wednesday 4 November, 10:00am – 1:00pm at Springwood Sports Club, 83 Macquarie Rd, Springwood 

Ingleburn: Wednesday 6 November, 9:30am – 12:30pm at Ingleburn RSL, Chester Rd, Ingleburn

Kogarah: Wednesday 6 November, 10:00am – 1:00pm at Kogarah RSL Club, 254 Railway Parade, Kogarah

Kiama: Friday 8 November, 9:30am – 12:30pm at Kiama Leagues Club, 109 Terralong St, Kiama

Brewarrina: Friday 8 November, 9:30am – 12:30pm at Brewarrina Visitor Information Centre, Bathurst St, Brewarrina

Broken Hill: Tuesday 12 November, 11:00am – 2:00pm at the Musician’s Club, 27 Crystal St, Broken Hill

Narrandera: Tuesday 12 November, 9:30am – 12:30pm at Narrandera Bowling Club, Cnr Bolton & Jonsen Sts, Narrandera

Cowra: Wednesday 13 November, 9:30am – 12:30pm at Cowra Services Club, 101 Brisbane St, Cowra

Moree: Monday 18 November, 9:30am – 12:30pm at More Services Club, Albert St, Moree

Batemans Bay: Tuesday 19 November, Tuesday 19 November, 1:30pm – 4:30pm at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, Beach Rd, Batemans Bay

Glenn Innes: Tuesday 19 November, Tuesday 19 November, 9:30am – 12:30pm at Glenn Innes and District Services Club, Cnr Lang and Grey Sts, Glen Innes

Lismore: Tuesday 19 November, 9:30am – 12:30pm at Lismore Workers Club, 231/235 Keen St, Lismore

Tamworth: Wednesday 20 November, 9:30am – 12:30pm at West Diggers, Kable Avenue, Tamworth

Coffs Harbour: Wednesday 20 November, 9:30am – 12:30pm at Club Coffs,  61A W High St, Coffs Harbour

Laurieton: Thursday 21 November, 9:30am – 12:30pm at Laurieton United Services Club, Seymour St, Laurieton

Redfern: Monday 25 November, 10:30am – 1:30pm at Club Redfern, 2/159 Redfern St, Redfern

Dubbo: Tuesday 26 November, 11:00am – 2:00pm at the Macquarie Inn, Cnr Wheelers Ln & Birch Ave, Dubbo.

Please register to attend a briefing session, by providing names and contact details ablitylinks@kpmg.com.au or 02 9455 9243. If you require respite or community transport to assist you attend this can be discussed.

However, even if you don’t register you are welcome to attend.

For further information please contact Jaimie Moreno on 02 9455 9243 or Joe Short on 02 9346 5652.