Frankston Arts Centre

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Mondays — Closed; Tuesdays: 10.00am – 5.00pm; Wednesdays: 10.00am – 5.00pm; Thursdays: 10.00am – 5.00pm; Fridays: 10.00am – 5.00pm; Saturdays: 10.00am – 2.00pm

Explore the vibrant exhibitions at Frankston Arts Centre, showcasing local and international artists in diverse mediums.
Experience live theatre in the 800-seat theatre, where community and professional productions captivate audiences year-round.
Engage in hands-on workshops designed for all abilities, fostering creativity and mental well-being through the arts.
Relax at the on-site café, offering refreshments that enhance your visit to this cultural hub in Moorooka.

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Established in 1995, the Frankston Arts Centre (FAC) has a long history and commitment to community, cultural development and increasing access opportunities to promote mental health and well being through the arts.

The FAC is one of the largest outer metropolitan arts venues in Australia incorporating an 800 seat theatre, two exhibition gallery spaces, a function centre, a 199 seat black box theatre and creative arts hub.

The FAC is an inclusive venue, providing arts opportunities for all abilities and a program including live theatre captioning, ticket subsidy scheme, educational pathways and specialised workshops.

Many local schools, theatre companies, businesses, organisations, community arts groups and artists use the facility each year. A subsidised community rate is provided to all community hirers.

The FAC plays host to approximately one-quarter of a million visitors annually; attracted to artistic offerings which range from community and school productions to sell-out performances by touring national and international artists.

Renowned for its variety of theatre, visual arts and new media arts, from local, national and international artists, the FAC’s mission is to provide and inspire creative experiences that strive for a positive community participation and engagement.

The offering is further enhanced by a versatile range of meeting and event spaces.

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Moorooka, Queensland

Address: 27 Davey Street, Moorooka, Queensland, 4107, Australia
Phone: 07 9784 1060 , 07 9784 1965
Email: artscentre@frankston.vic.gov.au
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Accreditations

Australian Museums and Galleries Association
Meetings and Events Australia
Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation

Features

Bar
Cafe
Carpark
Conference/Convention Facilities
Enquiry Desk
Family Friendly
Food and Refreshments
Gallery / Museum
Non Smoking
Public Toilet

General access

Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
Companion Cards are accepted.
Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards

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)
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.

Hearing

Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
A hearing loop is available.
Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
TVs with captioning option is available.
Volume controlled phones are available.
A low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music) is available.

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
Accessible seating areas in theatrette
Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
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.
Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.