Dandenong Oasis

Dandenong Oasis is well equipped to cater for people of all abilities including;

– Accessible car spaces (3 hour parking between 8:00am and 5:00pm)

– Three accessible/family change rooms

– Visual and braille signage on change room entry doors

– Seated and sling hoists for pool entry and exit to the hydrotherapy pool

– Recharge station for mobility scooters

We are easily accessible for both public transport (Bus 861, 811, 802 and 804) and car, with plenty of free parking available on site.

Our friendly staff are highly qualified and there to assist you to ensure you enjoy your experience at Dandenong Oasis. 

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. :

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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. :

No

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

Aquatic wheelchair :

Yes

Staff trained to offer accessibility assistance :

Yes