Access and
inclusion

Fun, health and fitness for everybody!

Here at BALC, we pride ourselves on providing an environment suitable for people of all abilities.

We are committed to community accessibility and ensuring that barriers to participation are reduced for those in need. Our facilities, programs and services welcome people with various disabilities and support everyone to lead an active lifestyle.

Accessibility

To assist in providing a convenient and enjoyable experience, we offer a range of accessible features across the centre including:

  • Accessible designated parking
  • Wheelchair access
  • All abilities change rooms
  • Hydraulic hoist (SWL 230kg)
  • Electronic chair pool lift (SWL 182kg)
  • PAL2 pool lift (SWL 136kg)
  • Aquatic wheelchairs
  • Gradual railed ramp entry to 50m Pool and Multipurpose Pool
  • Lift access to the gymnastics viewing area
  • Sensory quiet times

We also provide the following changing facilities:

  • 1 accessible change room with wall-mounted, height adjustable change table and ceiling hoist
  • 24 individual change rooms
  • 2 family change rooms

Free entry is permitted to carers and companions on presentation of a carers or companion card.

Sensory Quiet Time

To assist members and patrons with sensory needs, we are pleased to offer a calmer and quieter environment in centre each day between 3pm – 3:45pm.

Noise will be kept to a minimum, our phones will be turned down, lights dimmed where possible and there will be no music played across the centre during this time.

You can also help us by keeping noise to a minimum when visiting during this time.

Sensory Quiet Time
Monday – Sunday
3pm – 3:45pm

Social Story – Swimming at BALC

A social story is a short story that depicts a social situation that you or your child may encounter. It uses written information with pictures to help to lower anxiety and ensure an enjoyable experience.

This social story will help to familiarise you or your child with our Centre and pools. We hope that it will help you and your child to feel more confident when visiting our Centre to go for a swim.

Swimming at BALC Social Story