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The new Ballarat Library facility
Learn more about the new Ballarat Library facility and services.
View or download the Redeveloped Ballarat Library factsheet or visit the Central Library Redevelopment page to learn more about this project.
Contact the Libraries
Ballarat Library
- Address: 178 Doveton St Nth, Ballarat Central 3350
- Phone: (03) 5338 6850
Sebastopol Library
- Address: 181 Albert St, Sebastopol 3356
- Phone: (03) 5335 7985
Wendouree Library
- Address: Stockland Wendouree Shopping Centre 3355
- Phone: (03) 5339 3505
Accessibility information
Accessible Parking
- 2 parks located in the library carpark off Doveton St N
- 3 carparks located in Market St at the back of the library
Amenities
- Automatic entry double doors
- Lift accessibility to the first floor
- Wide browsing spaces of book collections
- Seating is not fixed and can be moved for greater access
Assistance animals
- Assistance animals are welcome, including an assistance dog within the meaning of section 4(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
Accessible toilet
- Yes
- Accredited Changing Places bathroom
- 2 all gender accessible bathrooms
- Ambulant toilet cubicles in both male and female bathrooms
Changing Places
- Yes
- Access with MLAK key
- Automatic door
Parents’ facilities
- Comfortable seating for baby feeding
- Nappy changing table and bins
- Parent and child-sized toilets
- Sink
Library collection
- Large print books – There is a collection of books with larger font size to make it easier to read.
- Audiobooks – There are collections of “talking books” which are recordings of books which you can listen to. These are available on CD or digitally.
- Ebooks – Access digital books anywhere from your own device and adjust text size and more for readability.
Public PCs
- There are 8 public computers available for use. PCs run Windows and include accessibility features.
Communication aids
- Communication Boards available at staff information desks
Accessible Parking
- Yes – one at Albert St entrance and one at Wilsons Ln entrance
Amenities
- Accessible ramps at front and back of building
- Automatic doors with sensor to enter the building
- Doorways wide enough for wheelchair and scooter access: 32 in (815 mm)
- Variable height customer service counters for sitting and standing
- Library is located on one flat level
- Wide browsing spaces that can accommodate wheelchairs or scooters
- Seating is not fixed and can be moved for greater access
Assistance animals
- Assistance animals are welcome, including an assistance dog within the meaning of section 4(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
Accessible toilet
- Yes
Parents’ facilities
- Baby change table in accessible restroom
- Microwave available at refreshment station
Library collection
- Large print books – There is a collection of books with larger font size to make it easier to read.
- Audiobooks – There are collections of “talking books” which are recordings of books which you can listen to. These are available on CD or digitally.
- Ebooks – Access digital books anywhere from your own device and adjust text size and more for readability.
Public PCs
- There are 11 public computers available for use. PCs run Windows and include accessibility features.
Communication aids
- Hearing loop installed
- Wayfinding signs with Braille
Accessible Parking
- The North West carpark and entrance on ground level next to Ramsay Pharmacy provides the best low sensory access to the centre.
- You can access the North West carpark from Norman Street.
Amenities
- Our state-of-the-art Parents Room features private feeding rooms, a private Quiet Room, play areas, children’s toilets, bottle warmers, clean change tables and heated baby wipes.
- The Quiet Room has a sliding door, dimmable lights and sensory items to allow for decompressing in a safe space.
- The Parents Room is located in the amenities corridor.
Toilets
- Three Accessible restrooms are available in-centre.
- One in the Casual Dining Precinct
- Two in the main amenities corridor in the middle of the building
- An Adult Change Space with an adult sized change table and a full range ceiling hoist is available near the parents room.
Sensory Map
- Sensory maps are used to prepare a person and increase the predictability of a new environment and indicate calmer, quieter places if needed. This helps to reduce sensory overwhelm, anxiety and stress.
Developed in partnership with Aspect
- Stockland Wendouree was assessed by Aspect's Autism Friendly team on a typical, busy day. Autistic people conducted a walkthrough of common areas, giving live feedback about their experience and advising on potential positives, challenges and solutions. Individual retailers and car parks were not assessed.