Accessibility
Accessibility at GMHBA Stadium
We want every patron to have an enhanced, unforgettable experience at our stadium. We are committed to ensuring access to the stadium and movement within it is as smooth as possible for all community members.
Continual improvement of our stadium’s accessibility offerings is a key focus of the Trust’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. If you don’t see what you’re after in the below list and wish to discuss your specific access requirements with us – please don’t hesitate to reach out via the contact form below or via phone. We look forward to welcoming you home to GMHBA stadium.
Accessible Entry 
A dedicated accessible entry lane is available at Gate 1 and Gate 13 catering to people of all needs, including those with hidden disabilities.
Gates 5 and 8 provide a combined accessible lane and express entry lane.
For assistance, or to navigate the best path of travel, please don’t hesitate to ask an Inclusion Officer. Alternatively, please contact us prior to discuss your access requirements at enquiries@kardiniapark.vic.gov.au
Accessible parking
Major Event Days
Accessible Parking is located in the B6 parking zone (enter via Latrobe Terrace).
– Accessible parking is available on a first in basis.
– Patrons must display their Accessible Parking sticker to access these areas.
– Overflow Accessible Parking in C7 parking zone (Enter via Park Cres). Note: Unsealed surface and informal parking bays.
Non-Major Event Days
Dedicated accessible parking bays are located at:
– A3 car park directly out the front of the Premiership Stand. Enter via Latrobe Terrace or Kilgour St.
– Park Crescent directly in front of Kardinia Aquatic Centre.
– E9 car park directly behind the Barwon Region Cricket Centre. Enter via Moorabool Street north-bound lane only.
Accessible Seating
Accessible and companion seating is located in the following sections:
Reg Hickey Stand
Located on Level A accessed via Gate 5. Access can also be granted via the Sports House Lift Registry. Contact membership@geelongcats.com.au for more information or to register.
Premiership Stand
Located on Level A. Enter via Gate 5, Gate 8, or Gate 13 and take the lift to level A.
Players Stand
Located on Level A. Enter via Gate 5 or Gate 8 and take the lift to level 1.
Brownlow Stand
Located on Level A. Enter via Gate 13 and take the lift to Level A.
Joel Selwood Stand
Located on Level A, and Level C. Enter via Gate 1 or Gate 13 and take the lift to level A, or C.
Assistance Animals
All certified guide, hearing, assistance and trainee support animals are welcome at GMHBA Stadium. Please ensure your animal is easily identifiable as an assistance animal and that you can present relevant certification information upon request.
The nearest animal spending (relief) area is on the grass in Kardinia Park, there are no internal spending areas. We appreciate your help in keeping Kardinia Park clean, so please pick up after your assistance animal.
Please contact us at enquiries@kardiniapark.vic.gov.au if you would like to do a familiarisation or training visit with your animal on a non-event day.
Bathrooms
All men’s and women’s toilets in Players, Premiership, Brownlow and Joel Selwood Stands have ambulant cubicles.
There are also a number of dedicated disabled toilets located throughout the venue. All disabled toilets in the venue are unisex and also feature a baby change table.
A Changing Places Facility is also available in Brownlow Stand Level A, near Bay A36 and Joel Selwood Stand Ground Level.
The Geelong Sports Museum toilets are also all-gender toilets.
Braille signage
Braille signage is displayed on elevators, function rooms, and rest rooms within the Brownlow, Premiership, and Joel Selwood Stands.
CHANGING PLACES
Our stadium features two Changing Places facilities. Changing Places is an accessible toilet for people with a disability requiring a hoist. It is accessed with an MLAK key. Patrons will have their own key, or one is available via the Inclusion Officer. Changing Places facilities are located in Aisle 36 of the Level A Brownlow Stand and Ground Level of the Joel Selwood Stand.
First Aid Stations
A First aid station can be found at the back of Players Stand (Ground Level) and Joel Selwood Stand (Ground Level).
Hearing loops
Hearing loops are available in the Presidents Room, Deakin Cats Community Centre (DCCC), Fred Flanagan Room, Bruce Moore Room, and Geelong Sports Museum.
Mobility Aids and Prams
Prams are not permitted into the venue.
Mobility aids and strollers are permitted into venue if they are able to be stowed safely under your seat. They cannot be parked in a walkway or block patron access to exits.
Parents’ Rooms
A Parents’ Room is located on Level A Joel Selwood Stand, near Bay A37.
Accessible toilets are located throughout the entire venue and all feature a baby change table.
Breastfeeding is welcome throughout the venue.
Social Story
Kardinia Park Stadium Trust and the Geelong Cats have developed social stories with support from Deakin University, which aim to show guests what they may see and experience during an event at GMHBA stadium. The social stories have photographs and simple text to be read or shared with guests prior to attending. Many people find social stories can help prepare them and feel more comfortable about what they may experience throughout the day.
These are available below for download in Word for ease of personalisation.
Water Fountains
There are multiple water fountains/bottle refill stations located throughout the venue that are also wheelchair accessible.
Kardinia Park Stadium Trust and Geelong Football Club work in partnership to create positive experiences for all
Our objective is to provide an inclusive experience for every guest. We strive to raise awareness of the needs and challenges faced by individuals with sensory processing challenges and hidden disabilities by partnering with KultureCity and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.
These global networks and programs enable us to provide awareness training to our staff and offer the following resources and accommodations to our guests.
Sensory Zone
The Sensory Zone is a stadium‑wide inclusion initiative delivered in partnership with Kardinia Park Stadium Trust, the Geelong Football Club and KultureCity. It is designed to create inclusive, equitable and positive experiences for visitors who may experience sensory sensitivities.
Sensory sensitivities affect up to one in five people and are not limited to autism. People with anxiety, PTSD, dementia, Down syndrome, Parkinson’s disease and other conditions may also benefit from these supports.
Sensory Room
The Sensory Room is located in the Deakin Cats Community Centre on the ground level concourse at the back of the Players Stand, inside Gate 8 (Doug Wade Gate). For some smaller events, the room may operate as a pop‑up in another location. Stadium staff can assist with directions.
The room is free to access and available to all visitors. No booking or membership is required. Children under 18 must be supervised by a parent, guardian or carer at all times. Water is welcome, however the room is a food‑free space.
Sensory Bags and Support
Sensory bags are available at no cost on event days. Bags include noise‑cancelling headphones, fidget tools, glare‑free sunglasses, a communication card and a stadium map. Items can be borrowed from the Sensory Room, First Aid Rooms or via the Inclusion Officer, and must be returned on the same day.
Our Inclusion Officers are available throughout events to provide assistance and help ensure the best possible experience. Contact the Inclusion Officer on 0439 305 980.
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