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Designed for everyone from the start<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Changing Places certified<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Full hoist, height-adjustable adult change table, and accessible shower<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Free carer entry<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Companion Cards<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Companion Card holders are welcome \u2014 accompanying carer may be admitted free of charge<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Accepting MLAK keys<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Provides access to Changing Places and accessible amenities<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Disability trained<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Staff<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We train our disability staff for access and experience that is equally welcoming<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Built for accessible entry and movement<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Accessible Entry & Movement<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Ramp access to all key areas with wide pathways and tactile guidance to support smooth navigation throughout the centre<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Inclusive Parking & Amenities<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Dedicated accessible parking bays with nearby access to accessible showers and amenities provided free for eligible patrons<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Ambulant Facilities<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Ambulant cubicles and spacious baths designed for comfort, airflow, and ease of use within amenity block<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Changing Places Support<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Fully equipped Changing Places room offering safe, private, and accessible assisted changing facilities<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Support built into every visit<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Beyond the physical infrastructure, NARC has operational measures in place to support members and visitors with accessibility needs.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Accommodations<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Aquatic wheelchairs, Portable hoists, Wheelchair, Accessible equipment in the Heathclub<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Classes and Training<\/strong><\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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Allied health Services<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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Health Club<\/h2>\n\t\t
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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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tSend an enquiry\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Neurodivergent Spaces<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Disability resources<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

To assist with clarification for the Northcote Aquatic Recreation Community, please follow the link to see further resources.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\tDisability resources\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Can\u2019t find your answer? Contact us now.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tGet in touch\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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Got a question or feedback about NARC's accessibility? Get in touch.<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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