If you have a disability or mobility impairment, you can get into Melbourne City Baths through the accessible entrance door on Franklin Street.
Opening the accessible door:
Press the green Accessibility entrance call button, reception staff will reply via radio and open the door remotely. Guest will need to make their way across pool deck towards reception to check in. Due to the Metro tunnel project, Franklin Street is currently closed to vehicle access. Car spaces for people with a disability have been installed on Cardigan Street in front of Panda Hot Pot.
There are a number of parking solutions surrounding Melbourne City Baths in surrounding streets.
Accessible car spaces A clearly marked car park designed to enable disability parking permit users to safely access the building and their vehicles as easily as possible. :
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Companion Card Accepted A 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
Carer Card Discounts The purpose of the Carer Card Program is to recognise the incredible unpaid work that carers do in our community. The Carer Card is proud to list over 1,500 places where a discount, deal or special offer is available just for Carers, including this facility. :
Yes
Accessible Changerooms An 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 Places Changing 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. :
No
Hydrotherapy Pool Hydrotherapy (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. :
Yes
Ramps to access pools A 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. :
No
Pool Hoist A 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 exit The 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. :
Not main entrance but side entrance
Lift Access For buildings with more than one level, an elevator is provided to enable easy access for people with disabilities or limited mobility. :
Yes
Aquatic wheelchair :
No but there are Buoyancy Belts
Staff trained to offer accessibility assistance :
Trained Swim Teachers
