Churchill Island

📍 Churchill Island Heritage Farm, Samuel Amess Drive, Churchill Island VIC, Australia

1. Opening Hours: 10am to 5pm, last entry 4.30pm Cafe: Weekdays 10am to 5pm. Weekends 9am to 5pm. On Farmers Market Saturday 8.00 am – 5.00 pm
2. Are there food and beverages available: Cafe open daily
3. Do I need to join a tour: Self-paced exploration (not guided tours). There are farming activity times vary (check on arrival)
4. Accessibility: Actively welcomes people with access needs. Offer multiple options for booking – web, email, phone . Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints . Accept the Companion Card . Employ people with disability . Train your staff in disability awareness . Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request) . Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia) . Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges. Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information). A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility. Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss. Use easy read fonts in your signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial). Have handrails on all your stairways. Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) . Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth. Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting. Have grab rails in the bathroom. Provide seating in common areas including reception area. Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters). Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs). Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar. Have step free access to the conference or function room . Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked. Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high). Caters for people with allergies and intolerances. Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc). Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions. Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation. An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website. https://www.penguins.org.au/visit/accessibility/.