Parliament House Sensory Friendly Tours
Parliament House Sensory Friendly Tours
Overview
Experience a sensory friendly tour of Parliament House when the iconic building is quieter. You will have the opportunity to visit the Parliamentary Chambers and engage with some of the unique materials, artworks and collections on display. This free tour will move at a slower pace and allow you to pause at each location.
This tour is suitable for all ages and is designed for individuals who identify as neurodivergent including, but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Tourette Syndrome.
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Reviewed 1w ago by FunambulatorPoA is certainly worth a visit and the $7 U/G parking. Found it interesting the positioning of the two legislative houses, at opposite wings of the main building, House of Reps in the east wing and...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Parliament Of Australia Canberra”
Reviewed 1w ago by Robert DWas unsure about going there, but was completely surprised. The greet staff was very friendly and helpful and gave us a concise presentation of the most outstanding parts of the...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Brilliant”
Reviewed 2w ago by 717simoncWhat an interesting building and whilst there is a free tour, we paid for an extended personal tour which was excellent. Leon was super – so interesting and informative, my wife and I voted him as...
Read the full review on TripAdvisorTour Types
- Half Day or Less
Tour Formats
- On-site Experience
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
