Accessibility

We welcome the companions of our customers who require attendant care support when utilise our facilities and services.

Companion Card holders must show their card each time they attend the South West Sports Centre. Please observe the following conditions of entry:

Gym: We require companions to remain with their client at all times.  A visit to the gym is not an opportunity for companions to complete their own workout.

Pools: Any time a client is in the pools or spa, their companion must also be in the water at arms length.  This includes during aqua fitness classes.

Sauna: Companions are required to remain with their client when using the sauna and/or steam room.

Group Fitness: Companions are welcome to participate in group fitness classes and must remain close to their clients at all time.

View the full terms and conditions of use

• Accessible parking in both carparks.
• Two drop off bays at the south carpark, with direct access to the main entry via ramps.
• Lift access to the mezzanine and gym level.
• Those who have a Companion card can bring a carer along free of charge. A valid Companion Card must be presented at Reception upon arrival. The South West Sports Centre endorses this initiative with the expectation the companion/carer will assist their companion as and when required.
• Electric Mobility Device (Gopher) recharge point in the entry foyer.

• Sensor activated entry and exit doors.
• Ramp access to pool deck level.
• Walk in and water wheelchair access to the 25m leisure pool, with a depth of 0m-1m.
• Stairway access into 50m pool.
• Portable hoist into 25m and 50m pools, with a weight rating of 136kg.
• Hoist in spa, with a weight rating of 120kg.
• For hoist operation, please speak to one of our friendly lifeguards for assistance.
• 1 water accessible wheelchair, with a weight rating of 120kg.
• 1 water accessible wheelchair, with a weight rating of 200kg.
• 3 accessible change facilities with shower chairs, adult and baby changetables with a weight rating of 15kgs.

• 2 accessible change facilities have hoists with a 200kg weight rating and automatic access doors
• The hoists track between the toilets and change tables
• Please bring your own sling as the SWSC do not supply these. Our staff can show you the location of the hoist and demonstrate how to operate it, however they cannot assist with transfers to and from mobility devices
• Right hand transfer toilets

• 1 accessible change facility with adult size change table and shower facilities
• Left-hand transfer toilet

• Hand cycle machine
• Cable machine with wheelchair access
• Variety of free weights, barbells, medicine balls, Smart Tech weight plates and resistance bands.
• Opportunity to access Smith Machine in off-peak times.
• 1 accessible change facility with shower and right-hand transfer toilet.

• Our FFL Studio is only available under instructor supervision. We reserve the right to guide participants to the most suitable class for the safety and enjoyment of all participants.
• Cable machine wheel chair accessibility.
• Variety of free weights, barbells, medicine balls, Smart Tech weight plates and variety of resistance bands.

• Ramp access
• Ambulant male and female toilets and showers
• Wheelchair seating available during SWSC events on ground and mezzanine level in the Grandstand.

• Pool deck – near the spa
• Entry level pool deck – near the Little Lappers Swim School meeting point
• Health Club

• Group Fit entrance foyer

• Accessed in the stadium and squash court hallway.​