The Unconformity is committed to making the festival accessible and inclusive to all. We recognise that everyone’s experience of disability and accessibility is unique and we are striving to remove as many of the barriers to access as we can.
A plain and large text version of the program is available in Word and PDF formats and an audio version of the program is available to listen to.
Events on the website are marked with the following access icons:
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Wheelchair Accessible
The event is universally accessible and includes an accessible bathroom. Events not marked with this symbol may have limited level access or may be wheelchair accessible but lack appropriate bathrooms. See individual event pages for detailed accessibility information.
Wheelchair accessible events include: -
Sensory Friendly
Event is friendly for those with sensory sensitivities. There won’t be any startling or loud sounds, flashing lights or bright lights focused on the audience, sudden blackouts or periods of complete darkness, and there will be no audience participation without consent.
Sensory-friendly events include:Quiet Spaces throughout the festival include:
- MOONLAND - The Reading room
The Reading Room at MOONLAND is a dedicated quiet space where you can step away from the hustle and bustle of the festival. This low-sensory environment is a place for anyone who needs a break. Bring along your own book to read or borrow one – the shelves will be brimming with books about the West Coast, courtesy of Missing Tiger Bookshop.
- MOONLAND - The Reading room
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Language Is No Barrier
Events marked with this symbol can be engaged with meaningfully and enjoyed fully with, or without, a comprehensive understanding of the English language.
Events where language is no barrier include:
Visual Content Ratings
These symbols indicate what percentage of an event is visual content, helping audience members who are D/deaf, hard of hearing or for whom English is not their first language to decide if an event is suitable for them.
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100% Visual Content Rating
Event contains no music or dialogue.
Events with 100% visual content include: -
75% Visual Content Rating
Event may have minimal dialogue and some background music or sounds, or is fully subtitled.
Events with 75% visual content include: -
50% Visual Content Rating
Event includes dialogue or has background music and sounds, or is partially subtitled.
Events with 50% visual content include:
Aural Content Ratings
These symbols indicate what percentage of an event is sound-based, helping audience members who are blind or have low vision to decide if an event is suitable for them.
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100% Aural Content Rating
Event is entirely sound-based with no visual component.
Events with 100% aural content include:
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75% Aural Content Rating
Event is primarily sound-based with visuals secondary to the work.
Events with 75% aural content include: -
50% Aural Content Rating
Event has both sound and visual components but sight isn’t essential to meaningfully engage with the work.
Events with 50% aural content include:
Contact Us
If you have any questions about access at The Unconformity 2023 festival, please get in touch with us either via access@theunconformity.com.au or on 03 6471 1026.
You can contact The Unconformity through the National Relay Service:
TTY users phone 133 677
Speak and Listen users phone 1300 555 727
Alternatively, use the National Relay Service website
Companion Cards
Companion Card holders are entitled to free companion tickets to The Unconformity festival events however bookings are essential to ensure capacity. Please call 03 6471 1026 or contact us via email at access@theunconformity.com.au to book.
Access and Inclusion Action Plan
We’ve outlined our organisation-wide accessibility goals and commitments in our Access and Inclusion Action Plan, which you can view as a PDF or view in plain text.
We recognise that everyone’s experience of disability and accessibility is unique, and that we won’t always get it right. We’d love to hear your thoughts on what we are doing well and what we need to improve. Contact us on 03 6471 1026 or via email at access@theunconformity.com.au.
FAQs
Are Assistance Dogs permitted in The Unconformity festival venues?
In line with our legal obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, all accredited Assistance Dogs are able to accompany their handler into all venues at The Unconformity festival.
Are Therapy Dogs permitted in The Unconformity festival venues?
Yes.
Is a plain-text version of the festival program available?
Yes.
View the plain-text Word document.
Is an audio version of the festival program available?
Yes.
Access the audio program.
Can I view the website in light mode?
To view the website in a simplified high-contrast design, enable light mode by scrolling to the bottom of any page and toggling the light mode option.