Published Tuesday, 16 September, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology
The Honourable Robert Schwarten
ROMA STREET PARKLAND WINS AWARD
One of Brisbane’s favourite parks, Roma Street Parkland, has won a Disability Action Week Award for 2008, Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten announced today.
Mr Schwarten said Roma Street Parkland has received an award for its range of specialised walks, including a Sensory Walk for people with limited vision and an Auslan Interpreter Walk for people with impaired hearing.
“Roma Street Parkland is one of the most beautiful places in Brisbane, an oasis right in the heart of the CBD,” Mr Schwarten said.
“It is important that anyone with a disability can access and experience the joys of the parkland.
“The Sensory Walk, designed to stimulate the senses, memory and mood, is aimed at people who have a brain injury or are vision-impaired.
“This walk is 'mobility friendly' for people who need assistance with dogs, walking apparatus, canes or wheel-chairs.
“Our Roma Street Parkland volunteer guides also realise that people will have varying level of needs and have tailored different routes to cater for individual requirements."
The Sensory Walk was trialled with consultants from Vision Australia and Enhance Care to ensure it met the needs of visitors with a disability.
Mr Schwarten said the Auslan Interpreter Walk, designed for people with impaired hearing, includes an Auslan interpreter alongside the volunteer guide.
The Auslan interpreters can also be arranged for the “Out and About with Bubs” guided walks to meet the needs of playgroups and schools within the deaf community.
Apart from the traditional guided walks, Roma Street Parkland also offers other free walks to the public including the Curator’s Walk, Heritage Walk and the Art Walk.
Individuals or groups wanting to obtain more information about the walks can contact the Roma Street Parkland Administration Office on (07) 3006 4545.
Media contact: (07) 3237 1832
Mr Schwarten said Roma Street Parkland has received an award for its range of specialised walks, including a Sensory Walk for people with limited vision and an Auslan Interpreter Walk for people with impaired hearing.
“Roma Street Parkland is one of the most beautiful places in Brisbane, an oasis right in the heart of the CBD,” Mr Schwarten said.
“It is important that anyone with a disability can access and experience the joys of the parkland.
“The Sensory Walk, designed to stimulate the senses, memory and mood, is aimed at people who have a brain injury or are vision-impaired.
“This walk is 'mobility friendly' for people who need assistance with dogs, walking apparatus, canes or wheel-chairs.
“Our Roma Street Parkland volunteer guides also realise that people will have varying level of needs and have tailored different routes to cater for individual requirements."
The Sensory Walk was trialled with consultants from Vision Australia and Enhance Care to ensure it met the needs of visitors with a disability.
Mr Schwarten said the Auslan Interpreter Walk, designed for people with impaired hearing, includes an Auslan interpreter alongside the volunteer guide.
The Auslan interpreters can also be arranged for the “Out and About with Bubs” guided walks to meet the needs of playgroups and schools within the deaf community.
Apart from the traditional guided walks, Roma Street Parkland also offers other free walks to the public including the Curator’s Walk, Heritage Walk and the Art Walk.
Individuals or groups wanting to obtain more information about the walks can contact the Roma Street Parkland Administration Office on (07) 3006 4545.
Media contact: (07) 3237 1832