Located on Gumbaynggirr Country in the heart of the Coffs Harbour CBD, Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) is a vibrant cultural hub within Yarrila Place. The name Yarrila (pronounced YA-re-la) is a Gumbaynggirr word meaning illuminate, brighten or light up—reflecting YAM’s vision to shine a light on art, history, culture and community creativity.
YAM features five exhibition spaces showcasing a diverse program of art, social history and natural history exhibitions. At its heart is Yaamanga Around Here, a fascinating permanent exhibition exploring the people, stories and identity of the Coffs Coast through objects, artworks and multimedia displays.
Visitors can also discover a changing program of local, regional and touring exhibitions alongside innovative digital installations that push the boundaries of storytelling. With exhibitions changing regularly, YAM offers a fresh and engaging cultural experience for visitors exploring the Coffs Coast.
Have handrails on all your stairways
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Have Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire)
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)
Have 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.
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Have a hearing loop
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
Train your staff in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Have visual alerts for emergencies (Include flashing light)
Provides general access facilities and services for people with access needs.
Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Have a bathroom which is fully accessible and equipped with ceiling hoist and adult change table
Have Braille and tactile signage on all information and paths of travel
Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Have a Changing Places or Lift & Change toilet with a hoist and adult change table
Provide information in large print
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Employ people with disability
Use easy read fonts in your signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Train your staff in disability awareness
Have audio enabled lifts
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)
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
Have raised tactile buttons in your lifts
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Have 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)
