Lovewell Cafe
Highlights
- Savour stunning views of the Brisbane skyline while enjoying a meal at Lovewell Cafe on Mt Gravatt Lookout.
- Experience Australian bushland along the walking track, where you might spot koalas and kookaburras.
- Support women from vulnerable backgrounds by enjoying a coffee or meal at this purpose-driven cafe.
- Relax in the alfresco dining area surrounded by gardens, perfect for family-friendly gatherings.
Lovewell cafe sits high on Mt Gravatt Lookout. It is operated as a social enterprise cafe assisting women from vulnerable backgrounds to rebuild their lives and commence training and employment.
They are a cafe with a purpose and by having a coffee, a meal or holding an event at this beautiful cafe, you are helping change a woman’s life forever.
The cafe looks over the Brisbane skyline and has stunning views both during the day and the evening.
A walking track from the bottom of the mountain to the cafe allows visitors to experience Australian bushland where it is not unusual to see koalas, echidnas and kookaburras.
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – Mobility
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)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- 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)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their 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).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products.