Laurieton United Services Club is a community hub known for its welcoming atmosphere and exceptional facilities. Positioned in the heart of Laurieton, located on the mid-north coast of New South…
Laurieton United Services Club is a community hub known for its welcoming atmosphere and exceptional facilities. Positioned in the heart of Laurieton, located on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, approximately 400 kilometres north of Sydney and 30 kilometres south of Port Macquarie, the Laurieton United Services Club was established in 1953. The genesis of the club stemmed from the camaraderie and unity exhibited by servicemen and women during the Second World War.
The club offers a range of amenities including dining, live entertainment, specialised functions and social events. with a strong commitment to supporting local communities. The club prides itself on delivering outstanding customer service and fostering a sense of community, making it a premier destination for both locals and visitors seeking quality experiences in a friendly and relaxed setting.
Since its inception, the fundamental purpose of the club has remained the same: to provide a serene and convivial environment for the enjoyment of members and their guests. The board, management, and staff are dedicated to delivering exceptional service, continually striving to uphold and enhance the club's esteemed reputation.
Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss
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 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)
Employ people with disability
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 accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
Have equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Have handrails on all your stairways
Have lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have TVs with captioning option
Have volume controlled phones
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)
Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line)
Provide information in large print
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Train your staff in disability awareness
Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions
Use easy read fonts in your signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
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)
