Uniquely Bendigo
Highlights
- Explore over 75 local artisans' creations, supporting Bendigo's community while finding unique, quality gifts.
- Curate your own gift hampers from a wide selection, ensuring a personal touch for every occasion.
- Enjoy convenient shopping with options for postal delivery or easy pick-up at the Bendigo Visitor Centre.
- Receive expert assistance from the friendly team, making your gift selection a breeze in a welcoming atmosphere.
Looking for a quality gift made by someone in Bendigo’s community?
Uniquely Bendigo is passionate about supporting local people, providing a shop front for more than 75 local artisans, craftspeople, authors, producers and jewellery makers. Specialising in high-quality gifts and hampers, you can choose from beautifully curated packs or create your own by selecting favourites from the wide range.
Shop in-store with the option for postal delivery or convenient pick-up from the Bendigo Visitor Centre.
With so many wonderful choices, it can be hard to decide – thankfully, gift vouchers are available.
And if you need help finding the perfect gift, the friendly team is always happy to assist.
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Accreditations
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Visitor Information Centre National Accreditation
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
- Visitor Information Centre
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.
- 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)
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 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 the conference or function room
- 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.
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/about-us/plans-strategies-and-documents/cultural-diversity-and-inclusion-plan-2021-2025