Alerts

Severe weather alert – Melbourne

Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast from 2:00 pm today. Outdoor areas will close. All indoor pool sessions continue as normal.

All venues

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pool closure – maintenance

Indoor pool will be closed on Saturday 10 May from 6:00 am – 12:00 pm for scheduled maintenance.

NARC

Closure

New term enrolments open

Term 3 swim lesson enrolments are now open. Book early to secure your preferred time slot.

NARC

Announcement

Fairway 5 closed for aeration

Fairway 4 is temporarily closed at Bundoora Golf Course while aeration works are completed.

Bundoora Golf

Course update

Accessibility

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Designed for everyone from the start

Through a long consultation undertaken for Northcote Aquatic Recreation Centre, the facility has been designed to be an accessible building built to allow inclusive access to all.

Facility on site

Changing Places certified

Full hoist, height-adjustable adult change table, and accessible shower

Free carer entry

Companion Cards

Companion Card holders are welcome — accompanying carer may be admitted free of charge

Accepting MLAK keys

MLAK

Provides access to Changing Places and accessible amenities

Disability trained

Staff

We train our disability staff for access and experience that is equally welcoming

Built for accessible entry and movement

Provide flexible space hire options for community groups, schools, and organisations, including pool lane hire, meeting rooms, and group activity spaces for sports, events, and recreational programs.

Accessible Entry & Movement

Ramp access to all key areas with wide pathways and tactile guidance to support smooth navigation throughout the centre

Inclusive Parking & Amenities

Dedicated accessible parking bays with nearby access to accessible showers and amenities provided free for eligible patrons

Ambulant Facilities

Ambulant cubicles and spacious baths designed for comfort, airflow, and ease of use within amenity block

Changing Places Support

Fully equipped Changing Places room offering safe, private, and accessible assisted changing facilities

Support built into every visit

Beyond the physical infrastructure, NARC has operational measures in place to support members and visitors with accessibility needs.

Accommodations

Aquatic wheelchairs, Portable hoists, Wheelchair, Accessible equipment in the Heathclub

Classes and Training

Allied health Services

Health Club

We have a lift that will provide you easy access to the health club facility upstairs, the health club also has a dedicated accessible area with pin-loaded equipment to assist you with your workout.

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Neurodivergent Spaces

We do have a quiet room to allow time to decompress where needed and are actively working toward understanding patterns of when peak times occurs, once established we can start to offer quieter times to allow fewer overwhelming experiences.

Disability resources

To assist with clarification for the Northcote Aquatic Recreation Community, please follow the link to see further resources.

Disability resources