The Soft Sculptured Curtain was first unveiled at the Griffith Regional Theatre on 19th February 1987. A real work of art, the five by twelve-metre soft sculptured curtain was hand sown by over 300…
The Soft Sculptured Curtain was first unveiled at the Griffith Regional Theatre on 19th February 1987. A real work of art, the five by twelve-metre soft sculptured curtain was hand sown by over 300 locals and took over 12 months to make.
Today the Soft Sculptured Curtain is available for public viewing with an audio presentation of its history at Griffith Regional Theatre on selected dates - (please check with Griffith Regional Theatre or the Griffith Tourism Hub regarding availability).
While you are at the Griffith Regional Theatre don't forget to check out the Mosaic Lifecycle Community Cultural Project which is on display at the Theatre entrance.
Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Have a bathroom which is fully accessible and equipped with ceiling hoist and adult change table
Have a Changing Places or Lift & Change toilet with a hoist and adult change table
Have a hearing loop
Have a low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music)
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Have wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in your access statement)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide portable hoist
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
