Access Guide
Outside Access (Guest Services Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located along the walkway in the centre of the outlet.
- This entrance gives access to guest services.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance sign says 'Guest Services'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 210cm.
Guest Services Counter
- The counter is located in front as you enter guest services.
- There is step-free access to the counter.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the counter are low.
- The height of the counter is 99cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section of the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a clear list of services at the counter.
- There is not a digital wayfinding touchscreen at the counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- There is a waiting area close to the counter.
- Access to the waiting area is obstructed.
- The following types of seating can be found in this area; sofas and chairs without armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Internal Area(s) (Customer Services)
- Digital wayfinders are not available.
- No wayfinding signage is provided in this area.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- There is some flooring with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- The following types of seating can be found in this area; sofas and chairs without armrests.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Background music is played in this area.
- Background music is played beside the guest services counter.
- There is a children's play area which is located at the rear of the outlet.
- There is step free access in this area.
