♿ Accessibility at BlaKC Cafe – Bankstown

🅿️ Parking:
• Street parking is available on the opposite side of Chapel Rd (side road of the building).
• Basement parking (Level -1) offers 4–5 accessible parking spaces located directly in front of the lift. Parking is free for up to 4 hours.

🏢 Getting to the Cafe:
• The main entrance to the building is fully accessible, with step-free access.
• To reach the cafe, enter through one automatic door, then turn left.
• BlaKC Cafe is located on the left-hand side after entry.
• The counter height is accessible for all customers.

🚪 Lift Access:
• A lift inside the Knowledge Centre building connects all levels, including the basement car park.
• Accessible parking bays are directly in front of the lift doors, allowing for easy entry and step-free movement throughout the building.

🚻 Restrooms:
• Accessible restrooms are located on the ground floor and Level 2 of both the building and inside the library.

BLaKC Cafe

• Street parking is available directly in front of the Library, on the opposite side of Chapel Rd side.

• Basement parking (Level -1) within the building includes 4–5 accessible parking spaces, located directly in front of the lift. Parking is free for up to 4 hours

• The main entrance is fully accessible. To get to the library, you will need to go through 2 automatic doors, then turn right. 

• The Library is located to the right-hand side after entry. Lifts are located inside the Library to assist with movement between floors.

• The Knowledge Centre lift connects the basement car park (with accessible bays right in front of the lift doors) to all other levels via step-free access.

• Lifts throughout the building (including within the Library itself) provide access to all levels.

• The lift inside the Library will take you to Level 1, where an accessible toilet is located, and to Level 2, which houses study spaces suitable for a variety of access needs.

Accessible restrooms are available on the ground floor and Level 2 of both the building and inside the library

Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre

Saigon Place offers a number of features that support accessibility for visitors:

Accessible Parking: There are 2 designated accessible street parking spots conveniently located along Bankstown City Plaza street.

Public Toilet Facilities: An accessible toilet is available at the corner near the public outdoor seating area.

Pavement: The plaza features a wide, flat pavement with no major obstacles, allowing for easy movement for people using mobility aids.

Outdoor Seating: The public outdoor dining area offers generous space between tables, providing ease of access and comfort.

Shops and Cafés: Many shops and cafés are accessible, and several also provide outdoor seating. However, some establishments may have limitations such as narrow entrances, tight spaces between tables, steps, or high service counters. In such cases, staff at some venues are willing to assist customers with takeaway orders or provide outdoor service upon request—though this level of service may vary between businesses.

Overall, Bankstown City Plaza provides a reasonably accessible environment, with key amenities in place and helpful staff at many locations.

Saigon Place

The Shed is a cafe chain restaurant with stores throughout NSW & ACT serving home-style rustic meals & 100% Arabica bean coffee. The cafes feature calm earthy tones, industrial metal, concrete, brickwork & soft greenery.

The Bankstown store is located on level 2 Bankstown Central, North Terrace (in front of JB HI-FI & Myer) accessed via paved level pathway approach to automatic glass entry doors. Level 2 can be accessed via lift & escalator with step free entry into the cafe, access to the counter, freestanding tables, chairs & banquette seating.

Accessible parking & bathrooms can be found in the Shopping Centre.

The Shed Cafe - Bankstown

Bankstown Arts Centre is an accessible venue situated in the heart of Bankstown.  The venue is a vibrant and engaging destination for contemporary arts practice in collaboration with arts organisations, groups and artists; and their activities.

The entry to the art centre is via the front of the building at Dale Parade with all public spaces at the Arts Centre available to mobility restricted visitors.  

A lift is located in the foyer, to take visitors to any floor in the building. A pathway is located across the courtyard for access between buildings. 

There is an accessible bathroom in the foyer and next to art gallery, with a handrail and assistance button. Each of the bathrooms throughout the other parts of the centre have handrails. None have steps leading to them. Each can be accessed either directly or via the lift in the foyer. 

The Art Centre can be emailed on
artscentre@cbcity.nsw.gov.au 

<strong>artscentre@cbcity.nsw.gov.au</strong>

Bankstown Arts Centre

Livvi's Place Bankstown is an all abilities & inclusive fenced playground located about 16km south of Parramatta, Stacy Street.  

A colourful playground offering every type of play in one space including sand, water, trampoline, slides, swings, spinner, nature trail, flying fox, climbing, balancing & imaginative play.   There are a few shade sails & mature trees also offering shade.  

The park offers a dual BBQ, picnic tables & accessible toilet block outside the entrance.  Unfortunately they do need to be manually unlocked via the Council.  Next to the playground there are more picnic shelters & a large grassed area.

Accessible parking can be found on Stanley Street, Greenfield Parade & West Terrace.

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♿ Accessibility at Bryan Brown Theatre – Bankstown

🅿️ Parking:
• Street parking is available on the opposite side of Chapel Rd (side road of the building).
• Basement parking (Level -1) includes 4–5 accessible parking spaces located directly in front of the lift. Parking is free for up to 4 hours.

🏢 Getting to the Theatre:
• The main entrance to the building is fully accessible, with step-free access.
• To reach the theatre and box office, enter through two automatic doors, then turn left.
• The Box Office is on the left-hand side after entry. Staff are available to provide information or assistance.

🎭 Inside the Theatre:
• The theatre is located on the ground floor, with accessible seating available.
• For accessible seating arrangements, speak with staff at the box office for assistance.

🏢 Level 2:
• This level includes function rooms, all accessible via lift.

☕ Accessible Cafe Nearby:
• BlaKC Cafe, located directly in front of the theatre entrance, is fully accessible.
• It offers indoor and outdoor seating with generous space between tables for easy movement.
• The counter height is also accessible for ordering.

🚪 Lift Access:
• A lift inside the Knowledge Centre building connects all levels, including the basement car park.
• Accessible parking bays are located directly in front of the lift doors, providing step-free access throughout the building.

🚻 Restrooms:
• Accessible restrooms are located on the ground floor and Level 2 of the building.

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