Yarra Valley ECOSS
Highlights
- Explore 17 hectares of lush landscapes, including a Food Forest and Community Garden, perfect for a family picnic.
- Discover sustainable solutions at Yarra Valley ECOSS, where cultural events like Ecotopia inspire community engagement.
- Shop fresh produce at the Friday afternoon ECOSS Valley Market, connecting you directly to local farming initiatives.
- Savour delicious tacos and chocolate at Tonantzin Café, enhancing your visit with delightful culinary experiences.
Yarra Valley ECOSS is a Community Environment Hub on Wurundjeri Country committed to showcasing sustainable solutions.
Visit ECOSS for cultural, educational and musical events such as Ecotopia, Rhythms of the World and the Artisan Ag Food Extravaganza Twilight Market.
Shop for produce directly from their farm at the Friday afternoon ECOSS Valley Market and Organic Shop, buy a native plant at the Nursery and eat delicious tacos and chocolate at the Mexican Café, Tonantzin.
Providing residency to a variety of community initiatives whose goals align with a sustainable future, you can visit the various art studios, including pottery and woodworking, Upcycle a bike, attend environmental education workshops, and volunteer as individuals or as a corporate group.
Take a wander around the 17 hectares to see the Food Forest and the Community Garden (just like Costa did), have a picnic at The Frog Bog and enjoy the natural and sustainable surroundings with family and friends, old and new.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- 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.
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)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- 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.
- Toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
- Linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products.
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://ecoss.org.au/
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