ATIC Accessibility For the MRSA
To support the accessible community
in making informed travel decisions
for their individual needs
This report was prepared for:
Business name: Margaret River Surfing Academy
Address: 2 Percy Street, Gracetown WA
Town: Gracetown WA
Date: 2025-08-15
ATIC Accessibility
The following pages provide travellers with information on the business’s facilities and
amenities at the beaches where we provide our surfing lessons. We hope that this information supports the traveller in making an informed decision about whether the business is suitable for their individual needs.
OVERVIEW
Business Overview
The business has the following products/services available
Surfing lessons
Programs in breath work and wellbeing
Surfboard and wetsuit hire
Our business caters for the following disability types:
• Blind or low vision
• Deaf or low hearing
• Limited mobility
• Cognitive or people on the Autism Spectrum Seating
In addition, the following further information can assist guests
The business offers the following methods for bookings and
enquiries:
• Phone
• Web portal
• Our website supports Screen Readers
• Our forms have high contract boxes and submit boxes
• Some staff have undergone disability awareness and training
• Exit signs are clear and easy to see
• Exit access is always free and clear
• Public Toilets with exits and access to exits are greater than 900mm
• Our business offers the following alternative communication methods
• Plain English
GENERAL
• Advertising material, websites and social media contain information
relating to phone numbers available for non-voice communication: Text, SMS, email and fax
• Documents are available in plain English for people with cognitive
impairment (This may include instructions, guides, menus and general
information)
• Internal disability training to MRSA staff members
• Booking information and websites are compatible with screen readers
• Information and maps are available in written form
• Emergency and evacuation procedures are explained on arrival
Car Park and Access amenities at the Rivermouth and Gracetown beach
• A drop-off zone
• Designated disabled parking bays
• The accessible entrance is clearly signed from the parking bay
Seating
• The beaches have the following amenities in place with sufficient shaded area
Entry
• A drop-off point close to the surf school trailer
• A public path of access to the beach
• A path of access to the beach is clear of obstruction
• Signage is written in a contrasting colour
• The entry door is a minimum of 850mm wide
• In addition, the following further information can assist guests:
External Paths
• Surfaces are concrete and asphalt at both beaches
• Pathways are wider than 900mm
• Any paths having steps are clearly identified as non-wheelchair accessible
Steps
• There are steps at both beaches
• Handrails fitted to all open sets of steps
• There are showers at both beaches for public use.
Public Toilets/Adult change facilities
Public Toilets/Adult change facilities have the following amenities in place
· There is an accessible toilet for public use
· The door is at least 850mm wide
· There is a minimum of 850mm beside the toilet
· Handrails are fitted
· The toilet seat is 460mm above the floor
· The toilet seat of a contrasting colour to the floor
· The toilet seat is 460mm above the floor
· In addition, the following further information can assist guests
Free beach Wheelchair from the Shire of Augusta/Margaret River
Guidelines
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is committed to ensuring that the Beach Wheelchair is kept in good working order. Persons who use the beach wheelchair have a responsibility to ensure that they take all reasonable steps to avoid an accident by operating it safely and carefully. Persons who use the chair do so at their own risk, and the Shire cannot be held liable for any incident that occurs while it is in the charge of a third party. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure they have read and understood the following
Conditions of Use, Safety and Handling and Beach Access information.
Conditions of Use
1. The beach wheelchair is available to the public free of charge.
2. Hirers of the beach wheelchair must sign a loan agreement prior to use.
3. All users and carers borrowing the beach wheelchair should thoroughly read all safety warnings and conditions for use, prior to journeying to the beach.
4. The beach wheelchair may be transported in a vehicle but should only be used within the boundaries of the shire.
BEACH WHEELCHAIR GUIDELINES
Shire of Augusta Margaret River 41 Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River 6285 | T (08) 9780 5255 | F (08) 9757 2512 | amrshire.wa.gov.au
Collection/Return of the Beach wheelchair
1. The beach wheelchair must be collected and returned to the Shire of AMR Turner Caravan Park, 1 Blackwood Avenue Augusta.
2. The beach wheelchair must be inspected upon return. It should be returned clean, free of sand and thoroughly rinsed with fresh water.
3. Any damages or mechanical problems when returning the wheelchair must be reported.
3. Use of the beach wheelchair
Transportation of the beach wheelchair & beach access.
The total weight of the beach wheelchair is approximately. 35kg with the wheels fitted.
The dimensions are as follows:
• Overall width with beach wheels fitted: 1011113 mm
• Overall width with bicycle wheels fitted: 720 mm
• Seat back height: 580mm
• Average seat height from the ground: 550 mm
• Length: 1050mm If the user will be transporting the char from the Turner Caravan Park area, a utility vehicle or trailer may be required.
Any further information can be acquired from the shire or via this link
https://www.amrshire.wa.gov.au/getmedia/4a0654c6-56e3-4235-9661-a244701d5c9d/Beach-Wheelchair-Guidelines.pdf
Beach location Maps for Gracetown and River Mouth Beach
Maps can be seen below
*Gracetown, Huzza and Melaleuca Beach *Rivermouth Beach, Prevelly
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