Mount Schoenstatt Spirituality Centre
Overview
Mount Schoenstatt, with the Shrine as its spiritual centre, is a place of pilgrimage where love for Christ and his mother, Mary, is deeply felt.
Schoenstatt means ‘beautiful place’ and it is here that people from all walks of life find moments of peace and tranquillity on their journey. They are refreshed and renewed and find the possibility to deepen their commitment to Christ.
Catering for groups and individuals, the facilities include a 47 bed catered retreat centre, with en suite accommodation, conference and breakout rooms. In the valley, on the property, there is also a 33 bed fully equipped self-catered facility.
Accessibility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
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 accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
Have lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
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)
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)
Train your staff in disability awareness
Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions
