Now or Never 2023

17 AUGUST —
02 SEPTEMBER 2023

Accessibility

It’s important to us that everyone can attend and enjoy Now or Never. We are working on many ways to increase access and inclusion across the event to ensure it is a safe, welcoming and enjoyable experience for everyone. 

You can find accessibility icons on each event which indicate access information for each individual event. For more information, questions or concerns, please get in touch with us at nowornever@melbourne.vic.gov.au with any questions.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on 1300 555 727.

Auslan Interpretation
If you would like to request Auslan interpretation, please get in touch with us at nowornever@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme
Now or Never will be incorporating the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme assisting those with hidden disabilities. People who need assistance can wear a Sunflower symbol so trained staff can offer help. Email nowornever@melbourne.vic.gov.au to pre-order your sunflower lanyard or collect one City of Melbourne Tourism Hubs at Melbourne Town Hall, Bourke Street Mall, Fitzroy Gardens and Queen Victoria Market or from the Art Trail Info Booth (located at the Victoria Harbour Promenade Docklands) during the festival.

Travellers Aid
Travellers Aid equipment can be booked through Travellers Aid or by calling (03) 9610 2030.

National Relay Service
The National Relay Service (NRS) assists those who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or have speech impairment to communicate with voice callers. Call the National Relay Service on 133 677 and ask for assistance with calling for information about Now or Never at (03) 9658 9658.

Getting around the city
For more information on getting around the city, check out our tips here.

Accessibility Key

Assistive listening systems available on request

Assistive listening systems available on request

Hearing loops or assistive listening systems can be requested at the event.

Accessible toilet

Accessible toilet

An accessible toilet is available at this event

Accessible for low vision

Accessible for low vision

This event can provide access for people who are blind or have low vision.

Accessibility chaperones

Accessibility chaperones

Accessibility chaperones will be available to assist guests to navigate and enjoy the event

100% aural rating

100% aural rating

This event is entirely sound based with no visual component.

100% visual content

100% visual content

The event contains no music or dialogue

50% aural rating

50% aural rating

This event has both sound and visual components, but sight isn’t essential to engage properly with the work.

50% visual content

50% visual content

The event is partially subtitled or includes dialogue, background music and or sounds.

75% aural rating

75% aural rating

This event is primarily sound-based, with visuals only incidental to the work

75% visual content

75% visual content

The event is fully subtitled or has minimal dialogue and or sounds

Auslan interpretation

Auslan interpretation

An Auslan interpreter can be requested pre-event by emailing nowornever@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Braille

Braille

For this event or venue, information will be available in Braille, including items such as exhibition labelling, publications and signage

Dog guides and service animals allowed

Dog guides and service animals allowed

Event venues which welcome guide dogs and service animals.

Dog guides and service animals water and toilet facilities available

Dog guides and service animals water and toilet facilities available

This event has water and toilet facilities available for service animals.

Gender neutral toilets

Gender neutral toilets

This event has gender neutral toilets accessible.

Language no barrier

Language no barrier

For this event, audiences can understand and engage with the event without a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Open captioning

Open captioning

This event will have on screen text descriptions that communicate dialogue, identify speakers and describe other relevant sounds

Quiet room

Quiet room

A quiet zone is available to reduce sensory stimulation.

Wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Accessible by wheelchair