Accessibility
ACCESS AND INCLUSION
Ascot Vale Leisure Centre offers access to a fully equipped gym featuring a wide variety of cardio equipment, functional training area, a group exercise, wellness and cycle studios with over 100 classes to choose from, indoor 25m pool with aqua play features, warm water pool, spa and steam facilities.
ACCESS FOR ALL ABILITIES CLASSES
Access for All Abilities classes focuses on improving muscle strength, flexibility and balance. Functional exercises to assist those with physical and / or mental disabilities. Please arrive 10min prior to class to discuss your needs with the instructor. For class details see the current Group Fitness Timetable: Timetable - MOVE (movemv.com.au)
AAA SWIM & SOCIAL PROGRAM
Our Access All Abilities (AAA) Swim & Social Program is a term-long aquatic-based program giving people living with disabilities an avenue to participate in and enjoy aquatic activities, followed by an opportunity to socialise with the other participants and enjoy a tea / coffee. Covering activities such as Water Safety Activities, Aquacise and Water Sports, the AAA Swim & Social Program offers flexibility of attendance across both Keilor East and Ascot Vale Leisure Centres without being locked into a schedule. For more information, view the AAA Swim and Social page on the website.
CARERS
Carers holding a carers card are entitled to the following:
1. Whilst caring for a care recipient using the facility
1.1. Free entry
2. Casual entry when utilising the facility on their own without the care recipient (show card)
2.1. Concession rate (28% discount on standard rate)
2.2. This includes entry for gym, selected group fitness classes, swim, spa, steam and sauna facilities. 2.3. Casual entry prices: Entry Fees - Ascot Vale Leisure Centre (ascotvalelc.com.au)
3. Memberships for a carer utilising the facility on their own without the care recipient
3.1. Concession rate (28% discount on standard rate) 3.2. Membership types: Memberships & Passes - Ascot Vale Leisure Centre (ascotvalelc.com.au)
COMPANION CARDS
Free entry is allowed to companions with a companion card when they are providing support for a care recipient using the facility
BEGIN PROGRAM
If care recipient feel they need additional support to use the gym and equipment then book a free BEGIN program. This program allows our staff to provide the care recipient, in the presence of the carer, tailored guidance and support to ensure they are both equipped with the knowledge to help the care recipient achieve their health and wellbeing goals. More information about the BEGIN program can be found here: BEGIN Program - Ascot Vale Leisure Centre (ascotvalelc.com.au)
CERGE
Cérge is a communications platform for organisations to provide personalised service to customers with disability. It is used to provide customers with a way of communicating to venues and providers, and allow venues to pre-plan for a persons visit to the facility. The goal is to reduce fear, anxiety and discriminations individuals with a disability endure as customers.
To find out more about the platform, or to read more about how people have been using Cérge in our venues, please visit the links below.
Cérge at Keilor East Leisure Centre: https://cerge.app/inclusivevenue/Keilor-East-Leisure-Centre
Cérge at Ascot Vale Leisure Centre: https://cerge.app/inclusivevenue/Ascot-Vale-Leisure-Centre
LOW SENSORY HOUR
Low Sensory Hour has been implemented within our Aquatics area on Wednesday's between 2:00pm and 3:00pm. Low Sensory Hour is to support those who are sensitive to light and sound to create a more accessible environment for them to enjoy the aquatic facilities to minimise visual and auditory stimulation. During this time, we turn off the music, dim the lights (where possible) and turn off the kids' splash park. This will give families, carers and people living with a Sensory sensitivity a place where they feel safe and supported, and will create a more connected community. Please be respectful and encouraging towards all patrons within the facility - Low Sensory Hour is a safe time and place to interact with our Aquatic facilities.
FACILITY
Please view the image galley below.
ACCESSWAYS
There is a ramp located next to the accessible parking bays that leads directly to the entry of AVLC.
A taxi drop-off and pick-up area is located directly outside the entry to AVLC.
CHANGING PLACES
Changing Places change rooms are now located at both Ascot Vale and Keilor East Leisure Centres. They have been fitted with the Master Locksmith Access Key (MLAK) system. You can read the MLAK FAQs here.
Located through the main entry past Reception, turn left, proceed down the hallway 40m and the Changing Places facility is on the right.
You don’t need to be a member of the leisure centres to access Changing Places.
Change room features include an adult size change table, hoist, a peninsula toilet (accessed on both sides) and extra space for up to 2 carers or support workers to attend to all personal care.
To find out more visit the Changing Places webpage
CAFÉ
There is a café on the ground floor of AVLC.
CHANGE ROOMS AND SHOWERS
· AVLC offers 8 accessible change rooms (7 on pool deck and 1 in the corridor accessible from the entry foyer)
· 1 x pool deck change room and corridor change room provides a hoist with sling, weight limit of 250kg and an adult change table.
· An ambulant toilet is also located in the main change rooms on pool deck and at health club.
COMMUNICATION ACCESS
There are pictorial communication aids throughout the facility.
PARKING
There are designated accessible parking bays directly in front of Ascot Vale Leisure Centre’s entry, providing direct access to the entry foyer.
POOLS AND SPA
25 metre, Warm Water and Program pool with access ramp; Splash Park with beach entry; and Spa offers wide step entry
2 x aquatic wheelchairs are also available
RECEPTION AREA
The reception counter has a drop down section for wheelchair access. There are good paths of travel that lead to all areas of the ground floor.
STAIRS
The stairs leading to the wellness room offers a stairlift.
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