♿ Accessibility and inclusion information
Australia Day in Sydney proudly places accessibility and inclusion at the forefront of the event program to ensure everyone can participate with equity and dignity. Read on to find out more on how accessibility and inclusion is supported across our activations. To reserve your tickets, please register your interest in the form below.
Accessible Viewing Areas
In 2026 we provided five (5) safe and inclusive accessible viewing areas, accommodating over 350 guests. Locations of accessible viewing areas and their seating capacity are listed below:
1. WugulOra Morning Ceremony, Barangaroo Reserve (20 guests) 7:00-8:00am
2. Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay (Harbourfest and fireworks viewing area) (100 guests) 10:00am-10:00pm
3. Western Broadwalk, Sydney Opera House (Harbourfest and fireworks viewing area) (100 guests) 10:00am-10:00pm
4. Forecourt (near stage), Sydney Opera House, Australia Day Live Concert (60 guests) 7:30pm-9:30pm
5. Concourse Steps Podium, Sydney Opera House, Australia Day Live Concert (45 guests) 7:30pm-9:30pm
Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Basketball returns again in 2026 and will be hosted at the Overseas Passenger Terminal from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Wheelchair basketball is a game that can be enjoyed by all and has been one of the most popular activations within the Australia Day program.
Facilitated by the NSW/ACT Wheelchair Sports Association we look forward to seeing you out on the court – bring your A-game!
Haptic Vests
Haptic Vests, described as headphones for the d/Deaf, transmit radio frequency into a tactile experience, and add another dimension to bridging the gap on how everyone can experience live performances in a more inclusive and immersive way.
Haptic Vests will be available to guests attending the Australia Day Live concert. Guests can register for a vest via the registration page below and collect their vest upon arrival at the concert from our volunteers.
Tactile and Sensory Tour for the Australia Day Live concert
A tactile and sensory tour will be made available for guests who are blind /low vision at the Sydney Opera House. The tour provides guests with information about the show, the performers and other visual elements of the concert. Please complete the form below to register your interest in attending the tour.
Quiet Room
Quiet Rooms are designed for anyone needing respite from the stress and stimulation of an unfamiliar environment, a place to shut down that is safe and supported. The room will support a broad range of people with neurodiverse considerations.
A Quiet Room, located at the Tide Room at Sydney Opera House, will be managed by staff who have disability awareness training to support guests accessing this space.
Sunflower Lanyard
Australia Day supports and recognises the non-visible disability Sunflower initiative.
1 in 5 Australians identify as having disability, and roughly 85% of those have a non-visible disability. Australia Day staff and volunteers will be available to support anyone wearing a Sunflower Lanyard.
Charging Stations
Two charging stations will be provided at the Sydney Opera House and Overseas Passenger Terminal for any guests needing to recharge their power-chair or scooter.
Performance AUSLAN Interpreting
Auslan Interpreters from AUSLAN Stage Left will be made available for the Australia Day Live concert upon request. An Auslan Interpreter from DEAF CONNECT is made available for WugulOra morning ceremony upon request.
Please use the form below to register your request.
Assistance Animal Area
A dedicated spending area for assistance animals will be made available at the Sydney Opera House. Hydration water stations and dog water bowls are also provided.
Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Amenities, Changing Places and Drink Stations
Portable wheelchair accessible toilets will be provided at all major Australia Day hub areas.
A portable Lift and Change toilet will be provided at the OPT and a Changing Places toilet will be available at Sydney Opera House.
Compliant mounted accessible drinking stations will be available at key areas.
Accessibility vehicular pick-up/drop off and parking
There will be multiple accessible vehicular pick-up and drop-off parking options available. These are located at:
The Rocks - Harrington Street – pick-up and drop-off only, western side (in front of Clock Tower Square)
Circular Quay - Corner of Loftus and Reiby Place (coach layover area only)
Macquarie Street – Corner Bridge Street pick-up and drop-off only
Wilson Car Park – Sydney Opera House (road closures may impact access)
The 2026 Australia Day Accessibility Map and Social Story for the event will be available in January.
For any further questions or enquiries please contact the Australia Day Accessibility and Inclusion Manager, Paul Nunnari on 0477 318 481 or at [email protected]
The Australia Day Council of NSW strives to ensure all activities and events are accessible and inclusive so everyone can enjoy the magic of our national day.
Accessibility guests may request a total of four (4) tickets when attending a ticketed accessible viewing area. Please discuss your requirements at the time of ticket registration with your Australia Day Accessibility and Inclusion contact.
Register here for the Australia Day 2026 accessibility and inclusion designated viewing areas.
Accessibility expression of interest form
Accessibility guests may request a total of four (4) tickets when attending a ticketed accessible viewing area. Please discuss these details at the time of ticket registration with your DNSW accessibility and inclusion contact.
Accessibility and inclusion sensory map
