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Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC) has step-free access into the venue via a ramp. The surrounding surface is flat, and there is generally enough room to move around inside without the space feeling tight.

Entry and Internal Access
Access into the venue is ramped and step-free. Inside, the foyer and common areas appear spacious, with enough room for wheelchair users and other mobility aids to move around comfortably.

Theatre Seating
Wheelchair seating is available inside the theatre. It is recommended to call prior to booking, as staff may need to remove seats to create the wheelchair spaces.
One theatre has a maximum of 4 wheelchair spaces available, while the other theatre has 2 wheelchair spaces available. Companion Cards are accepted.

Toilets
There is no fully accessible toilet available, however the toilets have ambulant cubicles in the female and male toilets and there is reasonable space within the toilet area. The female toilets are located to the right of the cafe. The male toilets are located further down to the left of the cafe, follow the pathway all the way to the end.

Parking
There is one accessible carpark in front of IPAC, however it is timed and limited. You can find other parking close by at Woolworths carpark just down the road (about a 5 minute walk).

Public Transport
There is a bus stop directly in front of IPAC. This is a paid bus service.Premier Illawarra runs public bus services across Wollongong using modern, low-floor, air-conditioned city buses. Some routes feature step-free entry buses for wheelchair users. Before planning your trip, it is best to call (02) 4271 1322 to check whether an accessible bus is operating on your chosen route.

Other Amenities
There are cafes available onsite and within the venue precinct.

Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC)

Beta Home Living is a home appliance and electronics retailer selling items such as refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, and televisions. It has a step at the entrance, however a portable metal ramp is available on request (ask staff on arrival and for exit). The ramp does not seem steep. The store has automatic doors and there is enough room inside to move around.

Parking is very limited in the immediate area, and there is a kerb near the venue. It is best to park on Keira Street where possible. There is parking around nearby streets, however accessing the store from those areas may require walking around the block due to multiple stairs along some routes.

There are no toilets onsite, including no accessible toilet. The closest toilets are at Wollongong Central mall (approximately a 7-minute walk) or Hotel Illawarra (across the road).

Staff support

Staff can provide the portable metal ramp on request for entry and exit.

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