The Made of: Ballarat Shop
Highlights
- Explore unique local products like hand-knitted wombats and artisanal jams that celebrate Ballarat's vibrant craftsmanship.
- Create personalised hampers from a selection of local treasures, perfect for gifts or a special treat for yourself.
- Discover a variety of souvenirs, including magnets and tote bags, that capture the essence of your Ballarat experience.
- Visit The Made of: Ballarat Shop at the Ballarat Visitor Information Centre for a memorable shopping adventure.
Welcome to The Made of: Ballarat Shop, proudly celebrating artisans and producers from the local region.
They offer a range of products that showcase the incredible talent of the local artists and producers. From magnets to tote bags, postcards and stickers, candles, prints, jams, and coffee beans, they have it all. Even hand-knitted wombats. There’s something here for everyone, big or small. They also offer custom hamper creation, choose your preferred products and they’ll create a complimentary hamper just for you.
Located inside the Ballarat Visitor Information Centre, a visit to The Made of: Ballarat Shop will ensure you leave with a wonderful and unique souvenir, something to remind you of your travels, or a gift for someone special.
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- Visitor Information Centre
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
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.
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 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)
- 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.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).
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