Story Making: Wurundjeri and Polyglot at ACF20 Open Day

• Story Making will take place outdoors, in the Rotunda on the sloped Heritage Lawn. Please check the weather and bring sunscreen, hats and water bottles.
• Gender diversity is welcome at the Convent, and patrons are welcome to use any restroom that matches their gender identity or expression. There are both gendered and gender-neutral toilets available across the precinct. View the Public Toilet Map to find a bathroom of your preference.
• There is a wheelchair accessible ATM in the Abbotsford Convent Precinct; however it is not accessible for people who are blind or have low vision.
• The ACF is a partner to the national RECHARGE scheme. Accessible power points are available for people to recharge the battery in their motorised wheelchairs, scooters or bikes. The power points are located externally, on the western side of the Providence building. (Please note that during markets the power points may be in use by stall holders.)
• For more information about accessibility at Abbotsford Convent, please visit abbotsfordconvent.com.au/visit

Story Making

• Children and families choose how they interact with the Polyglot artists and Wurundjeri educators, the workshop space, and materials.
• Story Making will take place outdoors in daylight. There will be no bright or flashing lights.
• While there is no reserved/specific quiet space, children and families can leave Story Making at any time to have a break, and return when you are ready.

• Prams are welcome, and can be parked alongside the Rotunda.
• There is a baby change facility in the accessible toilet in the main Convent building.
• Water, infants’ bottles and breastfeeding/chestfeeding are welcome, but we do ask that there is no eating in the Story Making workshop space where possible.
• Food and drinks (including takeaway options) are available to purchase from the Convent Bakery, Kappaya, and Cam’s Kiosk.
• You are also welcome to BYO food and drinks to Abbotsford Convent for picnicking.

Parking

All day parking is available in the car park directly across from the Abbotsford Convent Precinct on St Heliers Street. The machines accept credit cards, notes and gold coins. Funds from the car park go towards the restoration and daily operation of the Convent, and also support the Collingwood Children’s Farm.

Parking weekend rates

• 30 mins = $4
• 90 mins = $7
• $2 per hour thereafter
• 6-10 hours = $16
• $2 per hour after 10 hours

Max daily rate (until 2am) = $30
Additional overnight fee (after 2am) = $25
Lost ticket = $30

Accessible Parking

The following accessible parking spaces are available for use by holders of a Disabled Persons permit:

• Two two-hour accessible on-street parking spaces are located on St Heliers Street, beside Gate One.
• Six accessible parking places are located at the front of the car park on the northern side of St Heliers Street.

Public Transport

• The Mernda and Hurstbridge train lines stop at Victoria Park Station. The train station is approximately 1km from the Precinct entrance.
• The 200, 202 and 207 bus routes stop at Clarke St/Johnston St. It is approximately 300m from the Precinct entrance.

Bicycles/walking

• The Capital City cycling and walking path passes the Precinct. The St Heliers Street turn-off is opposite the entrance to the Collingwood Children’s Farm.
• Bicycle racks are located throughout the Convent and also adjacent to the car park.

This is a FREE event. Our gift to the community.

Join us as we celebrate 20 years since the Abbotsford Convent Coalition was handed the keys to the Convent by the Victorian Government, and work began to transform it into the thriving precinct it is today. The Community Open Day invites all community members to join us as we fill the precinct to the brim with life, featuring an array of arts and cultural experiences in many wonderous forms.

abbotsfordconvent.com.au/event/community-open-day