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An accessible venue 

Please refer to the below venue access information when planning your event. This includes alternative arrival, seating, bathroom and parking information. Please ensure to check what accessibility options are available for your guests at the venue. If there are limitations associated with your venue, there are always solutions to implement and communicate with attendees before an event. 

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Hearing Loop

If you requireÌýhearing assistive technology in a venue managed by UNSW Venues and Events, please contactÌýÌýto confirm your requirements as different technologies are in use across event spaces.ÌýThere are venues and event spaces on campus that do not have hearing assistive technology available, these spaces are typically small rooms where voice amplification is not required. If an attendee has this requirement, additional equipment can be hired.

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Parking

All information can be found on our page.ÌýÌý

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Maps

VisitÌýÌýfor accessibility maps, amenities and services.Ìý

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Theatres and classroomsÌý

View theÌýÌýacross our Kensington campus.

John Niland Scientia Building (G19)

Assisted listening

Leighton Hall, The Galleries, and the Tyree Room use the hearing assistive technology Rogerâ„¢ MyLink System. Patrons wishing to utilise this must collect a Rogerâ„¢ inductive neck loop receiver from the venue staff. This system can be used with a hearing aid or cochlear implant with a T-coil, or with headphones.

Wheelchair access / drop-off

The John Niland Scientia Building at UNSW Sydney is located on the Kensington campus (). There is ramp access to Leighton Hall, Galleries and the Foyer via the Scientia Lawn.

Guests attending events via car can be dropped off outside the venue close to the ramp. Vehicles need to arrive via Botany Street, Gate 11 and drive down Library Walk or via Gate 14, Barker Street and walk up from University Mall. Vehicles need to follow the access pathway and stick to the road limit.ÌýBollards are in place on Library Walk which provides direct access to the Scientia. They are operational between 8.30am – 5.30pm Monday – Friday. For guests who require drop off in front of the venue, please phone Campus Security on 9385 1515 on approach, and someone will attend to lower them (a short wait time is expected). For further information, please contact the Venue or Event Team.

Parking

The closest accessible parking is available in the Botany Street parking station ().

Public transport

The Scientia building is accessible via public transport. There are light rail stops at Gate 9 (High Street) or Anzac Parade with a continuous accessible path of travel to the venue from both stops.

View the Accessibility map as a PDF.

For further information please contactÌý.

(02) 9385 15 15

Sir John Clancy Auditorium (C24)

Assisted listening

The Sir John Clancy Auditorium and foyer have a hearing loop. Please see staff for assisted listening seats, and please turn your hearing aid to T for reception.

Wheelchair access/drop-off

The Sir John Clancy Auditorium is located at UNSW Sydney's Kensington campusÌý. The closest accessible drop-off point to the Sir John Clancy Auditorium is at Gate 9, High Street. Vehicles can drop off patrons directly adjacent to the front entry of the venue where no ramp access is required.Ìý

Parking

There are limited wheelchair-reserved parking spots directly in front of the venue and are subject to availability. Alternative accessibility parking is located at Gate 11, in the Botany Street parking station ().

Public transport

The Sir John Clancy Auditorium is easily accessible via public transport. There is a light rail stop at Gate 9 (High Street) directly in front of the venue.

View the Accessibility map as a PDF.

For further information please contactÌý.

(02) 9385 15 15

Science Theatre (F13)

Assisted listening

The Science Theatre does not have a permanent hearing loop system; however a portable solution can be made available on request. Ìý

Wheelchair access / drop-off

The Science Theatre is located at UNSW Sydney's Kensington campus (). The closest accessible drop-off point to The Science Theatre is towards the rear of the building, with access via Gate 2, High Street. Vehicles can drop off patrons directly adjacent to the Business School west wing which is then an approximate 200m walk.ÌýBollards are functional in some places and may need to be removed ahead of time. This can be discussed with the Event team ahead of the event.

Parking

There are limited accessible parking spots near the venue. Alternative accessibility parking is located at Barker Street Car Park, Gate 14 ().

Public transport

The Science Theatre is accessible via public transport. There is a light rail stop on Anzac Parade which is a 10-minute walk to the venue.

View the Accessibility map as a PDF.Ìý

Please contactÌý.

(02) 9385 15 15

The Roundhouse (E6)

Assisted listening

The Roundhouse has a hearing loop. Patrons wishing to utilise this need to simply switch their hearing aid to the T (Telecoil) setting to pick up on the wireless signal.

Wheelchair access / drop-off

The closest accessible drop off point to the Roundhouse is the north entranceÌýÌýVehicles need to arrive via High Street, Gate 2, follow the road to Third Avenue and turn onto 1st Ave.

Parking

There are limited accessible parking spots near the venue. Alternative accessibility parking is located at the Anzac Parade car park, Gate 14 ().ÌýPlease visit theÌýÌýpage for more information.

Public transport

The Roundhouse is accessible via public transport. There is a light rail stop on Anzac Parade which is a 3-minute walk to the venue.

View theÌýAccessibility map as a PDF.

Please visit theÌýÌýpage for more information.

Law Theatre (F8)

Assisted listening

The Law Theatre has a Hearing Loop.ÌýÌý

Wheelchair access / drop-off

The Law Theatre is located at UNSW Sydney's Kensington campusÌý(F8 on this map) Please update this map to the attached one with F8 Highlighted?ÌýThe closest accessible drop-off point to The Law Theatre is on Union Road at the rear of the building, with access via Gate 2, High Street.

Parking

There are limited accessible parking spots near the venue. Alternative accessibility parking is located at Barker Street Car Park, Gate 14 ().

Public transport

The Law Theatre is accessible via public transport. There is a light rail stop on Anzac Parade which is a 10-minute walk to the venue.

View theÌýAccessibility mapÌýas a PDF – see attached.

Esme Timbery Creative Practice Lab (D9)

Assisted listening

The Io Myers Studio has Hearing Loop technology. Please speak with the venue staff for further information.

Wheelchair access / drop-off

The closest accessible drop-off point to the building is via Gate 2, High Street. Vehicles need to arrive via High Street, Gate 2, follow the road to Third Avenue.

Parking

There are limited accessible parking spots near the venue. Alternative Accessibility parking is located at Barker Street car park, Gate 14 ().

Public transport

The theatre is accessible via public transport. There is a light rail stop on Anzac Parade which is a 5-minute walk to the venue.

View theÌýAccessibility mapÌýas a PDF.

Please contact the School of Arts & Media atÌýsam@unsw.edu.auÌýorÌý+61 2 9385 4856