Brunswick Mechanics is excited to welcome you to our venue. In line with the Victorian Chief Health Officer’s guidance, Next Wave is implementing a variety of public health and physical distancing measures to keep our visitors safe.

Complete the QR Contact Tracing Code if you enter Brunswick Mechanics. Using your mobile phone, you must scan the QR code on entry and follow the prompts, to register your details. This data will be important if there is a case reported on site. All data is confidential and not provided to third parties.  If you do not have a mobile phone, please leave your name and contact details on the form provided by staff to support contact tracing.  

Practice good hygiene Hand sanitiser is available at multiple locations at Brunswick Mechanics. Use it when you arrive at Brunswick Mechanics, or after handling items or touching surfaces.  

Keep your distance Maintain a distance of 1.5m from other visitors on site. Adhere to maximum room capacities as directed at the entry way to different spaces at Brunswick Mechanics.  

Observe Room Capacity Signage Please adhere to room capacity signage. You may be asked to wait outside venue until the room capacity will allow entry.  

Stay home if unwell Attending our venue when unwell puts yourself and others at risk, please do not visit if you’re unwell, have experienced cold or flu symptoms in the last 14 days, or have returned from overseas in the last 14 days.  

Be patient and kind to staff and other visitors Please be patient as we navigate our new COVID normal. You are welcome to send feedback about your experience to mechanics@nextwave.org.au 

Our venue is undergoing enhanced cleaning throughout the day. As Government recommendations evolve we will continue to update information about visiting. We encourage you to follow BrunswickMechanicsInstitute on social media for regular updates about programming and any changes. 

• What types of accessible seating options does the venue have?
  Mechanics has a variety of seating types throughout the venue. We have a seating bank in the theatre with steps leading up to it with no ramp. Seating in the first row can be accessed without climbing steps.
  Throughout the rest of the venue we have low and high stools, chairs with and without arms and some low couches. These seats can be moved around and configures as needed.

• Are companion cards accepted?
  Yes – Companion Card [end formatting] holders qualify for concession price tickets to all Brunswick Mechanics events and receive a complimentary ticket for their companion. The companion ticket must be booked at the same time as the purchased ticket.

• Where are the most suitable seating options for vision impaired patrons?
  In the theatre, the front row is most suitable for vision impaired patrons. If you are attending an event in the studio, get in touch with the organiser to confirm where would be best for you to sit.

• Where are the most suitable seating options for hearing impaired patrons?
  In the theatre, the front row is most suitable for hearing impaired patrons. Mechanics recommends confirming with the organiser where the Auslan interpreter (if provided) will be standing near the stage.

• How many accessible restrooms are there?
  1

• Are they unisex/gender natural?
  Yes

• Where are they located? (if applicable)
  They are located off the foyer, past the bar on the left.

• Which seats in the venue are closest to the accessible restrooms?
  Seats in the front row of the theatre are closest to the restrooms.

• Is there a dedicated accessibility staff member contact point?
  Please speak with our Venue Supervisor at the bar in the foyer.

• Does your venue have a sensory room/chill out space?
  Studio 2 can be set up as a sensory room/chill out space. Speak to the organiser about whether they will be using this space.