John Cain Arena
Highlights
- Experience world-class events at John Cain Arena, home to the iconic Australian Open and Melbourne's top sports teams.
- Explore the largest floor space at Melbourne & Olympic Parks, adaptable for any event format you can imagine.
- Enjoy concert-quality acoustics that enhance every performance, ensuring an immersive entertainment experience.
- Savour the vibrant atmosphere with convenient on-site facilities, including a bar and café for pre-event refreshments.
John Cain Arena has long been the home of the most iconic and world-class event experiences Australia has to offer.
The venue is notably acclaimed for hosting the Australian Open, as well as Melbourne’s most celebrated sport and entertainment events.
John Cain Arena is home to a range of professional sporting teams, including Melbourne United & South East Melbourne Phoenix (Basketball) and the Melbourne Vixens & Collingwood Magpies (Netball).
With the largest floor space at Melbourne & Olympic Parks, this venue can be configured in almost any format.
This incredibly versatile venue boasts an ICU internationally accredited 250 metre cycling track, a Plexicushion tennis court used predominantly for the Australian Open, concert quality acoustics and an innovative seating design that ensures spectators are close to the action at all times.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Features
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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.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- 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.
- 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)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
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.
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.
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- A bathroom which is fully accessible and equipped with ceiling hoist and adult change table.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://johncainarena.com.au/plan-your-visit/accessibility/
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