Access Program

Access Program Supported by Lotterywest

The Fremantle Biennale, in collaboration with DADAA, has developed an Access Program to support inclusive participation for people with disability. The program includes Audio Described and Assistive Listening performances, Tactile Tours, and Auslan-interpreted events, as detailed below.

Additionally each of our Project pages includes icons and details about available access services and how to best access each of our venues and locations.

Auslan Interpreted Performances and Events

Auslan interpreting is provided at a number of our talks, performances and events. These events include:

Opening Event at Manjaree (Bathers Beach) Precinct | Thurs 13 Nov
Wednesdays at the End of the World | Wed 19 Nov
Microfictions | Fri 14 Nov
Critical Conversations: Art, Access & the Digital Now | Fri 21 & Sat 22 Nov
+ more to be announced 

Audio-Described & Assistive Listening Performances

Audio-Described (for people who are blind or vision impaired) and Assistive Listening (for people who are hard of hearing who use Bluetooth hearing aids) are provided at the following Fremantle Biennale performances and events:

Wednesdays at the End of the World | Wed 19 Nov, 7pm (book tickets here) 
Guided Wrestling | Fri 21 Nov, 6.30pm (FREE)

Audio-Described Performances

Vespers and Sanctuary Within | Sat 15 Nov, 6pm (FREE) 
Room Service | Sun 30 Nov, 6.30pm (book tickets here) 

Tactile & Audio-Described Tours

Experience the Fremantle Biennale through touch, sound and conversation in intimate Tactile & Audio-Described Tours led by an experienced DADAA guide, alongside Fremantle Biennale producers and artists. Each tour will involve visiting Biennale artworks, exhibitions, or events. Tour programs will be announced soon.

Tactile Tours will take place on:
Fri 14 Nov, 11am and 12.30pm 
Sun 30 Nov, 5pm 
Duration: 60 – 75 minutes 
FREE* (bookings essential) | Book your place here

*These are free events made available to people with disability, people who are blind or vision impaired, their friends, families and care networks. These tours are intimate experiences and numbers are limited per tour.

Bookings & Contact

If you have questions or would like to make a booking directly for Audio-Described, Assistive Listening Performances or Tactile Tours Program contact Jacqueline Homer on 0400 111 018 and jacqueline@dadaa.org.au or email bookings@fremantlebiennale.com.au.