The Tramsheds Function Centre
Highlights
- Discover versatile function spaces filled with natural light, ensuring a comfortable atmosphere for your guests in Launceston.
- Enjoy state-of-the-art technical facilities and high-density wifi, keeping your event connected and efficient.
- Tailor seating layouts to your needs, providing flexibility for any type of gathering or meeting.
- Savour quick coffee fixes at Cafe 1911 Espresso, open weekdays for a refreshing break during your event.
At the Tramsheds Function Centre in Launceston they offer meeting room packages that go above any beyond. Their rooms are filled with state-of-the-art technical facilities, high density wifi and are loaded with natural light so you won’t have to worry about your guests or clients feeling like they’re in a clinical setting.
When it comes to the basics of their rooms, they can adjust their seating layouts to whatever you require, then, depending on your package, they can leave you to run your event or give you a helping hand throughout the course of your booking.
At Tramsheds they are committed to ensuring your clients and staff receive the highest standards in everything they provide. So, if you need a meeting room in Launceston, they’ve got you covered.
We also have a Cafe on site for those quick coffee fixes. Cafe 1911 Espresso Open 8am to 2pm Monday- Friday or by arangment
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Features
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.
- 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).
- 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)
- 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)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Information in audio format (includes an audio described map of their venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays) is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- TVs with captioning option is available.
- Volume controlled phones are available.
- Visual alerts for emergencies (Include flashing light) 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
- 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
- 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).
- 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).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
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.
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms.
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