Chocolate On Purpose
Highlights
- Explore the native sensory garden to touch, smell, and taste unique botanicals that inspire exquisite chocolates.
- Gather in the Yarning Circle to hear stories that connect you to Indigenous growers and their cultural heritage.
- Witness chocolate production through the factory viewing window, revealing the transformation of native ingredients into delightful treats.
- Experience a powerful journey of cultural preservation and empowerment through Australia’s first Indigenous chocolate company.
Ngunggilanha means reciprocity in Wiradyuri language, reflecting commitment to cultural respect, community growth and sustainable practices honouring Indigenous values.
Their unique nexus where Cultural reclamation, traditional wisdom activation and Community empowerment converge through the universal language of chocolate. As Australia’s first Indigenous chocolate company, they offer an immersive experience that connects visitors to 60,000+ years of Indigenous plant knowledge.
Begin in their native sensory garden, where you’ll see, touch, smell and taste the native botanicals featured in their chocolates. Gather in the Yarning Circle to hear stories about the ingredients and the Indigenous growers who cultivate them. View chocolate production through the factory viewing window, then proceed to the tasting room to witness the transformation of native botanicals through extraordinary chocolate.
Experience the power of Cultural preservation, taste the wisdom of Country, and discover chocolate becomes a vehicle for reconciliation and empowerment.
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Accreditations
- WAITOC Full ATB Members
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- 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).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
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
- 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 doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
- 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)
- 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.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
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