Wollondilly Heritage Centre andMuseum
Overview
Wollondilly Heritage Centre and Museum has six buildings filled with treasures from the past.
Their collection includes numerous stories, items and photos from Burragorang Valley before it was flooded to build Warragamba Dam.
Exhibitions reflect the history of the area extensive digital photos of the area show changes over time depicting Wollondilly since settlement.
School groups book in for a hands-on experience in doing tasks from days gone by. These activities include - egg washing, apple grading, cooking on a fuel stove, learning about aboriginal art and painting a boomerang.
General bus groups can book in for a delicious Devonshire tea followed by a presentation in the drill hall followed by a guided walk through the six buildings.
There is a huge research room for assisted research as well as a historian.
The volunteer staff have a wealth of knowledge and always look forward to greeting and assisting visitors.
Accessibility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
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)
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 a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have an appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog
Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Train your staff in disability awareness
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards
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)
