Access Information

Workshop Venue

Studio Take Care

1 Pitt Street
Brunswick VIC 3056

 

How do I get there?

  • You can drive to Studio Take Care, but parking can be tricky on Pitt Street. 

    We recommend allowing at least 15 minutes to park. 

    Pitt Street has one accessible parking bay, one 30 minute parking bay, six 5 hour parking bays, three loading zones, seventeen unlimited parking bays, and one 1 hour parking bay.  

    Despite all the options, the street is often full. Alternative streets for parking which are an easy walk to Studio Take Care are Loyola Avenue or Evans Street. 

    Parking inspectors do patrol the area.

  • Trams:

    Pitt Street is located on the Lygon Street Tram line, serviced by the number 1 and 6 trams. 

    Lygon Street tram stops are not ramp accessed stops/wheelchair accessible. 

    The closest ramp accessed tram stop to Studio Take Care is Nicholson Street, stop 21 on the 96 tram line which is 950 meters away and requires crossing 4 streets, 3 of which have pedestrian lights.

    Bus:

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    Train:

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    Other:

    Studio Take Care has two permanently fixed bicycle lock-up bars at the front of the building.

Once I get there

  • Signs:

    There is no signage at the front of the building that tells you it is Studio Take Care.

    However, the big metal gate/doors leading down the side entrance path are painted with an Aboriginal flag and a Progress Pride flag, and the building has “No. 1 Pitt St” in white lettering above the front entrance door.  

    Front Door:

    There is a cobblestoned footpath leading to the front door. 

    There are several concrete steps to get to the front door and no handrails.

    The front door can be pushed open.

    Side Door:

    The side door/entrance is wheelchair accessible. There is a ramp to get in (pictured below).

  • Front lobby/entryway:

    There will be at least one TBF team member/volunteer at the front entrance to greet you. They can accompany you to the side entrance for an accessible/step-free entry into the building.

    TBF team members/volunteers will be wearing lanyards.

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  • Smoking:

    Smoking is not allowed inside the studio/building.

    There is a smoking area in the shaded courtyard at the back of the building.

  • The front entrance of Studio Take Care, visible from Pitt Street

    Studio Take Care front entrance

  • Accessible parking on the street, directly opposite Studio Take Care

    Studio Take Care accessible parking

  • Two bike racks on a footpath outside Studio Take Care

    Studio Take Care bike racks

  • A footpath down a laneway to the step-free side entrance of Studio Take Care

    Studio Take Care path to accessible side entrance

  • The side entrance of Studio Take Care, which has double doors accessible by a ramp

    Studio Take Care side entrance

  • A person stands behind a podium in the front entryway of Studio Take Care

    Studio Take Care front lobby/entryway

The Wheeler Centre

176 Little Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

Festival Weekend Venue

 

How do I get there?

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Once I get there

  • Signs:

    There is a sign that says, ‘The Wheeler Centre.’

    Front Door:

    The building entrance is down a side street. You can use the stairs or the ramp. 

    The front doors of the Wheeler Centre are automatic sliding doors. 

    There will be a TBF volunteer at the front door to greet you as you arrive.

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  • Smoking:

    The Wheeler Centre is a non-smoking venue. You can smoke on the footpath outside.

    Dress Code:

    There is no dress code for this event.

    Capacity:

    The Wheeler Centre’s maximum capacity is 210. That means there will not be more than 210 people at the Festival.

  • A costumer service desk in the lobby of The Wheeler Centre

    The Wheeler Centre reception

  • The door to a gender neutral and accessible toilet in The Wheeler Centre

    The Wheeler Centre gender neutral and accessible toilet

The Moat (underneath The Wheeler Centre)

176 Little Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

Storytelling Event Venue

 

How do I get there?

  • Parking can be tricky near The Moat. 

    We recommend allowing at least 15 minutes to park.

    More information coming soon.

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Once I get there

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  • Smoking:

    Smoking is not allowed inside The Moat.

  • A gated entrance to stairs that lead down to the restaurant The Moat

    The street entrance to The Moat

Need more info?

Go to The Wheeler Centre’s accessibility page (The Moat is directly underneath The Wheeler Centre)

Contact Us

TBF is committed to inclusivity and accessibility. If you have additional questions or specific access needs, please send us a message and we’ll be in touch shortly!