accessibility & inclusion

Access and inclusion

The Sketch and Scribe Festival team is committed to ensuring that everyone can enjoy the festival. If you have a question about access, please contact our ticketing team who will be happy to assist you.

How to contact the ticketing team

By email: info@sketchandscribefest.com

Volunteers

Look out for our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers with pink festival lanyards at this year’s festival. Volunteers will be present at venues to help visitors access their events safely.

Wheelchair accessible

Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club has two mobility carparks in front of the main building carpark. The building can be accessed via wheelchair by the smooth concrete ramp on the left side of the building. The front entrance glass double doorway is 1.4m wide. There is an accessible toilet at the rear of the theatre room that is sign-posted. A hearing loop can be made available if requested in advance. Staff will be available to assist everyone with their mobility needs.

HOOP Gallery has mobility carparks to the left and right of the building in the carpark. The gallery can be accessed via wheelchair via the skatepark end of the carpark and pathway. There is an accessible toilet by exiting the gallery and turning right down the hallway and following the signage. Staff will be available to assist everyone with their mobility needs.

Quiet areas

Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club has a a designated ‘quiet area’ on the outdoor front lawn.

HOOP Gallery is a low sensory gallery with access to the plaza garden area.

Concession tickets

Lower cost base tickets are available for students and concession card holders. Please ensure you have accreditation with you at the event.

Assistance animals

The Sketch and Scribe Festival venues welcomes assistance animals at our events. Please ensure you have accreditation with you at your event.

Digital recording and on-line events

The in-person day 1 program will be recorded and a digital link emailed post-event with closed captions. There are also many accessible on-line events to attend. Please refer to the Program-on-line page.

Health Precautions

If you suspect you have COVID or the flu, test positive for either, or exhibit symptoms, we urge you to stay home to protect the health of others. You will be able to access the program digitally for up to 30 days post-event.