The City of Mandurah is dedicated to providing accessible and inclusive spaces, places and events for our entire community to enjoy. 

Please see below some of the accessible services being offered in the arts and culture space across the City of Mandurah.

The Mandurah Arts Festival 2024 is spread across many venues around Mandurah.

The accessibility features of each venue can be found in the venue accessibility document.  

Changing Places Facilities:

Changing Places are secure, clean facilities designed for people with disability who require assistance when using the bathroom while away from home and are equipped with a ceiling hoist, an adult-size change table, and room for two support people.

There are two Changing Places facilities located in Mandurah’s city centre:

  • 75 Mandurah Terrace, next to the Mandurah Visitor Centre.
  • Eastern Foreshore, on Mandurah Terrace near the intersection of Tuckey Lane.

Access to Changing Places is via a Master Locksmiths Access Key (MLAK), ensuring these facilities remain reserved for people who need them. Companion Card holders automatically qualify for a free MLAK. If you’re not a cardholder, you may still be eligible.

Contact National Disability Services at changingplaces@nds.org.au or call 1800 617 337.

Social Story ™

Some Mandurah Arts Festival events have a Social Story ™, which you can access via the online event listing.

A Social Story™ explains new experiences and environments to people who are autistic or have sensory sensitivities. It can be helpful for anyone who experiences nervousness when attending a place or event for the first time.

All Mandurah Arts Festival Social Stories ™ are linked here:

Mr Snot-Bottom's Stinky Silly Show & Foyer Fun
Western Shore's Dark Corners
Homegrown
Music Under the Bridge featuring Perth Symphony Orchestra

Communication Boards

A communication board is a visual tool used by people who have difficulty with verbal communication. It contains symbols, pictures, or words that people can point to in order to convey their messages.

Communication boards have been developed for Mandurah Performing Arts Centre and for events run by the City of Mandurah. You can download these here, or you can ask your event organiser if they have a hard copy at the event.

Mandurah Performing Arts Centre communication board

Mandurah Arts Festival Events communication board

More information

If you would like information regarding the accessibility of any specific Mandurah Arts Festival event, you can email us at artsculture@mandurah.wa.gov.au or call us on 08 9550 3842.

CASM is dedicated to creating an inclusive experience for those who attend exhibitions in the gallery.

Accessibility features:

  • ACROD Parking
  • Accessible toilet
  • Quiet library space with low light for those who need a sensory break

The CASM team are trained to recognise the Hidden Disability Sunflower and can assist where possible to make your gallery visit enjoyable.
If you have a particular accessibility requirement for your visit to CASM, please contact CASM staff on 9550 3989 or casm@mandurah.wa.gov.au

Mandurah Performing Arts Centre is dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming space for everyone. If you would like to discuss our access and inclusion facilities, please contact our box office (08 9550 3900) prior to purchasing tickets.

Our facilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Hearing Loop
  • Hearing Assistance Packs
  • Mobility Access ramps at front and rear entrances
  • Lift
  • Accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible seating options (please request at box office when booking ticket)
  • Railings along stairway in theatre
  • Wide steps in the theatre which support people using a walking frame
  • ACROD parking out the front of the ManPAC
  • People may use Companion Card (bookings required by phone or in-person when using Companion Card).
  • People with a vision impairment can request seating options to support their vision needs (please request at box office when booking ticket)
  • Social story (where applicable – Please enquire for further details)