Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre

3 Aquatic Wheelchairs that range up to a 224kg weight limit.

A portable hoist

A dedicated area with equipment designed for wheelchair accessibility in the health club.

Dedicated 1:1 or 1:2 Learn to Swim Classes

Dedicated 1:1 or 1:2 Personal Training Options

Allied Health Services on Site including Physio and Exercise Physiologists*

Lap Lane Availability to show quieter times.

Ramp Access to all aquatic environments (10 Lane 50 M Pool, 8 Lane 25 M Pool, Dedicated Learn to Swim, and Warm Water Rehabilitation Pool)

Crutch/Cane Holders on each Ramp

Buttons on each entry and change in tile to colour to signify gradient change for visually impaired.

Level access to all dry areas, including automatic sliding doors and a lift to access the health club

Changing Places Change Room with MLAK Access

Ambulant bathrooms and parking

A quiet room, with sensory items and an armchair

Wide halls and floor areas to allow clear paths of transit.

Accessible car spacesA clearly marked car park designed to enable disability parking permit users to safely access the building and their vehicles as easily as possible. :

4

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

Carer Card DiscountsThe 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 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

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. :

Yes

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

Staff trained to offer accessibility assistance :

Trained Swim Teachers