Accessibility & Inclusion
Our centre features the latest services designed to suit all members of our diverse community.
Prince Alfred Park Pool provides fitness and leisure opportunities for people with disabilities as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Entrance ramp
Street level entrance to the pool, via Prince Alfred Park. Entry gate located on the Central Station end of the centre.
Access into the pools
Our 50m pool has ramp access.
If required, the pool is accessible by pool hoist.
Toilets
Accessible change rooms are available at Prince Alfred Park Pool, complete with a changing room hoist.
Welcome here
This Centre is part of ACON’s Welcome Here Project. It is recognised as being welcoming, supportive and engaged with LGBTIQ communities.
We support anyone who requires additional assistance or modified aquatic programs. We want everyone to participate regardless of age, disability, chronic condition or cultural background.
Swim Champs
Swim Champs is a specialised swimming and water safety program for children under the age of 18 with a disability. The program aims to build confidence and competencies in a safe environment allowing students to reap the many benefits of swimming.
This program requires a referral from an allied health professional and is subject to availability. For more available times please the Swim School
City Access Card
Residents can apply for an access card that provides a reduced rate to our aquatic and fitness centres. It is also available to dependents 16 years and under who live with eligible low income earners.
To be eligible for an access card, you must be a resident of the City of Sydney.
You must also be one of the following:
- holder of a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card, a Pensioner Concession Card or Seniors Health Card (not a Seniors Card)
- assessed as suffering financial hardship
- asylum seeker or refugee living in the City of Sydney.
To apply for a City Access Card, complete the application form (available to download in link below) and return it to any City of Sydney Customer Service Centre or One Stop Shop.