Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre

About

Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre is proud to be an accessible centre for all abilities that offers a wide range of fitness and wellbeing options for people with specific needs: 

• Accessible change room with adult hoist  
• Two changing places facilities (See MLAK)
• Accessible bathrooms (one with an adult hoist)
• Gender Neutral Bathrooms
• Aqua wheelchairs 
• Ramp access with hand rail to all pools
• Beach entry to Splash Park
• Customised programs for gym and pool 
• Parking near entrance 
• Elevator lift to Level 2 of the facility.
• Private swimming lessons 1:1 
• Attendance Support Initiative 
• Hearing Loop Technology
• Communication Board
• Sensory Room 

Companion card

Brimbank Leisure accepts the Companion Card which allows entry for the support person at no charge. This entry does not allow the companion to participate in any activities but only act as a support to the person.

Carers Card Concession

Carers who hold a Carers Card, are eligible for concession rates.

Changing Places Access via MLAK

Our leisure centre has two changing places facilities, one in the aquatic space and another in the general reception area.

Changing Places facilities are large public toilets with full sized change tables and hoists for people with high support needs and their carers.

Features include:

• Adult sized change table: height adjustable
• Ceiling Host: Electronically operated
• Peninsula Toilet
• Shower

For more information please see the Changing Places website.

People with disability can access the Changing Places facilities using a Master Locksmiths Access Key (MLAK). The MLAK system allows people with disability to access a range of public facilities across Australia.

To order an MLAK key, please download the order form from the Master Locksmiths website.

Sensory Room & Sensory Bags

We are proud to have a sensory inclusive centre, equipped with our sensory room and sensory bags available for visitors. Bags include headphones and fidget toys to help you keep calm during your visit. The room is available as a safe space. 

Companion Card AcceptedA card for people with significant and permanent disability who have a lifelong need for a high level of support to participate in community events and activities. The card allows a person’s carer free entry into this venue. :

Yes

Accessible ChangeroomsAn Accessible Adult Change Facility is a toilet and change facility that caters for users with high support needs and their carers where they require additional space, assistance and specialised equipment to allow them to use toilets safely and comfortably. :

Yes

Changing PlacesChanging Places is a voluntary initiative in Australia that advocates for an accessible public toilet and change rooms for users with high support needs who require assistance from a carer and specialised equipment such as a peninsular toilet, drop down assistive grabrails, fixed ceiling hoist and height adjustable fixed change table. :

Yes

Hearing loopsA device that A hearing loop is a special type of sound system for use by people with hearing aids. The hearing loop provides a wireless signal that is picked up by the hearing aid. :

Yes

Hydrotherapy PoolHydrotherapy (or aquatic exercise) provides a safe, controlled space for both exercise and rehabilitation in a therapeutic environment. Set at an average of 34°C, the water in a hydrotherapy pool is significantly warmer than a regular swimming pool. :

No

Ramps to access poolsA pool ramp is an accessible way for individuals to safely and conveniently enter or exit a public swimming pool. A pool ramp can be placed within the pool permanently or have wheels to allow the steps or ramp to be easily moved or stored when necessary. :

Yes

Pool HoistA pool hoist allows a person living with any disability to have access to both above and below ground spas, swimming and hydrotherapy pools, without any manual lifting. It requires a staff member to operate it. :

Yes

Wheelchair accessible entry and exitThe door opening must be clear of obstructions and there must be a continuous accessible path of travel. The clear opening needs to be 850mm (or more) when the door is open. :

Yes

Lift AccessFor buildings with more than one level, an elevator is provided to enable easy access for people with disabilities or limited mobility. :

Yes

Aquatic wheelchair :

Yes