Every listing below is supported by a provider, operator, venue partner, government or official venue page that explicitly promotes a sensory room, sensory space, quiet room or closely equivalent facility.

The directory includes businesses and visitor venues as well as health, education and council providers where they promote a dedicated space.

General sensory-friendly sessions, equipment sellers and unconfirmed future facilities were excluded. 

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Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Questacon

Calm Space in Mini Q for children aged 0–6; staff can also show visitors a private room on request.

Questacon, Parkes, Canberra ACT (Mini Q)

(02) 6270 2800; contact form

GIO Stadium Canberra

Small multi-sensory room / quiet space for guests with sensory sensitivities, operated as part of the Brumbies Sensory Zone for Super Rugby games; adult carer required and availability can depend on the hirer.

First floor, Meninga Grandstand, GIO Stadium, Battye Street, Bruce ACT 2617

(02) 6256 6700; cmteddgiostadiumcanberra@act.gov.au; contact page

Canberra Health Services – Canberra Hospital, Children’s Emergency

Dedicated sensory room in the children’s emergency area of the new Emergency Department, intended to help children feel safe and comfortable while receiving treatment.

Building 5 / Emergency Department, Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT (main entry on Hospital Road, off Bateson Road)

Canberra Hospital switchboard (02) 5124 0000; location and directions

Canberra Health Services – Centenary Hospital Adolescent Unit / CAMHS

Sensory room within the Mental Health section of the purpose-built Adolescent Unit, for young people receiving hospital mental-health care.

Centenary Hospital for Women and Children, Canberra Hospital campus, Garran ACT

Canberra Hospital switchboard (02) 5124 0000; location and directions

Westfield Woden

The Calm Room is a private sensory-friendly room with sensory-based resources for self-regulation. Contact/register with Concierge for a secure access code.

Westfield Woden, Keltie Street, Woden ACT 2606

02 6283 6000; concierge.woden@scentregroup.com

New South Wales (NSW)

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

Permanent sensory room: calm space for guests with additional sensory needs; max occupancy 8, 20-minute limit at busy times, reserved for people with sensory needs and companions.

Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW (SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium)

Duty Manager 0436 919 365

Early Start Discovery Space (University of Wollongong)

“The Sanctuary,” a calming sensory space for children of all abilities, with visual, auditory and tactile sensory experiences.

Building 21, University of Wollongong, Northfields Ave, Wollongong NSW

(02) 4221 3777; discovery-space@uow.edu.au

Sydney Airport

Quiet Room, a low-sensory private space for passengers with hidden disabilities, sensory sensitivities, anxiety or overstimulation; bookable at T1 International.

Terminal 1 International, Sydney Airport, Mascot NSW

Sydney Airport contact page (no phone/email published on the evidence page)

Sydney Showground / ENGIE Stadium

Quiet Room: sensory-friendly space with calm lighting, tactile/visual elements, acoustic panelling and soft seating. Open to patrons who benefit, during select events.

Grand Parade, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

02 9704 1111 (guest services, business hours)

Share My Ability (NADO)

Sensory Relax Room: dedicated sensory space with ambient soothing sound and lighting, within an all-ages inclusive sensory activity centre.

57 Regentville Rd, Jamisontown NSW

1300 195 578; sharemyability@nado.org.au

Interaction Disability Services

Multi-sensory Interaction Sensory Room for therapy for people with disability and sensory needs; booking via provider.

NSW service areas include Western Sydney, Hills District, Macarthur/South West Sydney, Central Coast, Newcastle/Hunter, Illawarra/South Coast and Sydney; no single room address stated on source

1300 668 123; info@interactionservices.org; contact page

Leaps and Bounds Occupational Therapy

Purpose-built sensory rooms for children with autism and sensory-processing needs; also states access to an adult sensory room through therapy.

Unit 101B, Greenway Plaza, 1183–1187 The Horsley Dr, Wetherill Park NSW 2164

(02) 8750 8061; admin@leapsandboundsot.com.au

Wholehearted Care

Calming and therapeutic sensory room for children and adults, with light, tactile, sound and sensory-tool zones; supervised sessions and wheelchair access.

1/100 Railway Terrace, Merrylands NSW 2160

1300 151 618; info@wholeheartedcare.au / naomi@nspedkids.com.au

CareWays Community Sensory Room

Community multi-sensory room for people with differing disabilities, dementia, therapists and others; publicly promoted as a community facility accessed by booking.

Horsley Community Centre, 82 Bong Bong Rd, Horsley NSW 2530

(02) 4262 1918; bookings@careways.org.au

ICC Sydney

Permanent Quiet Room, an accredited calm low-stimulation environment for guests who may experience sensory overload, anxiety or need a break from crowds; max capacity four.

International Convention Centre Sydney, Darling Harbour NSW

ICC Sydney contact page (no phone/email published on the evidence page)

The Twyford

Quiet area at this performing-arts and community venue, including a designated quiet area for Relaxed Performances; front-of-house staff can direct patrons to a quiet area when needed. Ask front-of-house staff for the quiet area. For Relaxed Performances, a designated quiet area is available and patrons may leave the venue at any time.

16 Market Street, Merimbula NSW 2548

0421 199 910; Contact page

Accor Stadium / Venues NSW

The stadium’s accessibility page explicitly lists a dedicated Sensory Room among its visitor facilities. Event-day facility; the page provides accessibility information and directs visitors to venue staff for assistance.

Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

+61 2 9360 6601; Contact page

Allianz Stadium / Venues NSW

The stadium’s accessibility page explicitly lists a Sensory Room as a venue facility. Event-day facility; venue staff are available to assist visitors, and the page provides an autism-friendly visual story for planning a visit.

Allianz Stadium, 44 Driver Avenue, Moore Park NSW 2021

Contact page

Wally’s World Adventures

Commercial indoor play centre with a dedicated Sensory Room described as a calming, immersive space using ocean sounds and interactive play to stimulate the senses and promote relaxation. General play-centre admission; the page lists entry pricing and opening hours but does not state separate booking or eligibility rules for the Sensory Room.

Unit 3 & 4, 207 Princes Hwy, South Nowra NSW 2541

0423 307 422; contact via Contact page

Shine Shed South West

All-abilities indoor play centre for children, teens and young adults, with a dedicated sensory room alongside accessible and sensory-oriented play equipment. Open to people of all ages and abilities; the operator says sessions have limited numbers. The source does not state that the sensory room is separately bookable.

5 Mount Erin Rd, Campbelltown NSW 2560

(02) 4629 5555; enquiries@shineshed.com.au; Contact page

The Bidgee School

Specialised sensory room with OT-developed programming and equipment for sensory experiences, self-organisation, de-escalation, relaxation and re-engagement in learning. Student-only; access based on identified needs and school programming.

21 Mitchelmore St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

02 6925 4403; thebidgee-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Minerva School

Dedicated multi-sensory room providing a calm regulation space to reduce overwhelm and support students to return to learning. Student-only; school access and visits arranged with the school.

Eton St, Sutherland NSW 2232

02 9521 3439; minerva-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Woniora Road School

Sensory space equipped to support sensory development and emotional regulation within a specialist school setting. Student-only; school access and visits arranged with the school.

83–85 Woniora Rd, Hurstville NSW 2220

9580 6818; woniorard-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Fisher Road School

Established sensory room providing visual, auditory, olfactory, tactile and movement stimulation, with calming music, coloured lights, aromatherapy and massage. Student-only; school access and visits arranged with the school.

115 Fisher Rd, Dee Why NSW 2099

9981 5222; fisherrd-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Bullimbal School

Dedicated sensory room designed to stimulate hearing, sight, touch and smell and help students with sensory integration needs relax and relieve stress and anxiety. Student-only; school access and visits arranged with the school.

18–36 Degance Street, South Tamworth NSW 2340

6762 8003; bullimbal-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au

NextSense School

Sensory room in the specialist K–6 school for children with sensory disabilities, including a ball pit, rock-climbing frame, swing, slide and dark chill-out room. Student-only; specialist school enrolment and school permission required.

131 Culloden Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113

1300 581 391; schools@nextsense.org.au

Stockland Green Hills

The Quiet Room is a calm, low-sensory retreat for parents, carers and children with autism spectrum disorder. Centre amenity; no booking requirement stated.

Level 1 amenities adjacent to McDonald’s in the Food Court, Stockland Green Hills, East Maitland NSW

02 4931 0400

Stockland Shellharbour

Two low-sensory Quiet Rooms within Parent Room facilities, with dimmable lighting. Located within Parent Room facilities; no booking rule stated.

Ground Level near the Fish Market and Plaza Level near Rip Curl, Stockland Shellharbour, Shellharbour NSW

02 4296 8266

Stockland Wetherill Park

A low-sensory Quiet Room with sensitive play screens, tactile wall panels, sensory coverings, bean bag and dimmable lights. Visit Customer Care for access details.

Near Best and Less, Stockland Wetherill Park, Wetherill Park NSW

02 9609 7766

Northern Territory (NT)

Charles Darwin University (CDU)

Multipurpose Sensory Space for students needing sensory regulation, including students with autism, ADHD, sensory disorders, anxiety and other conditions.

Charles Darwin University, Northern Territory (the official article does not specify the campus/site)

Provider contact page: cdu.edu.au

Carpentaria – Wanguri Specialist Disability Accommodation home

Dedicated breakout/sensory space for emotional regulation within a Specialist Disability Accommodation home; intended for residents/participants supported by Carpentaria rather than general walk-in visitors.

Wanguri, Darwin, NT

08 8920 9400; info@carpentaria.org.au; Carpentaria contact page

City of Darwin – Reset Rooms

Council-provided quiet/sensory-friendly Reset Rooms across City of Darwin facilities; the public announcement does not identify individual room sites or booking/access rules.

Darwin municipality, NT (specific facility locations not stated on the source)

08 8930 0300; accessibility@darwin.nt.gov.au; Access and Inclusion

Skalliwagz Play Centre

Commercial indoor play centre and café with multiple play zones and a dedicated sensory room intended as a calming space for young children. General play-centre visit; the operator says the centre caters to children of all ages, with age-specific zones. The source does not state separate sensory-room booking or eligibility rules.

Gateway Shopping Centre, 1 Roystonea Avenue, Yarrawonga, Palmerston NT

Contact via Contact page

Queensland (QLD)

Dreamworld

Low Sensory Room for guests who need an accessibility support option during a theme-park visit.

Dreamworld Parkway, Coomera, Gold Coast QLD 4209

+61 7 5588 1111; contact page

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

The Reilly Room, a fully facilitated autism sensory room with hammock, crash mat, weighted items, calming projection/music, tactile toys and other regulation equipment; guests receive a key during their stay.

25–29 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale (Airlie Beach) QLD 4802

(07) 4948 5400; reservations@adventurewhitsunday.com.au; contact page

Marsden Library (Logan Libraries)

Bookable sensory room for people of all ages and abilities, with free sensory equipment and library-team assistance.

35 Chambers Flat Road, Marsden QLD 4132

(07) 3827 8400; libraries@logan.qld.gov.au

Stockland Rockhampton

Quiet Room for shoppers who become overwhelmed by bright/busy environments, anxiety or panic; calm space away from shopping-centre noise.

Rockhampton QLD

Customer Care (07) 4928 9166; Security 0412 579 907

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC)

Portable multi-sensory and low-sensory zones: controlled sensory input or a quiet, low-light area; available for all ticketed Great Hall events.

South Brisbane QLD (corner Merivale & Glenelg Streets)

(07) 3308 3000; admin@bcec.com.au; accessibility page

The Gabba

Quiet Room with sensory-conscious games, quiet cubicles, tactile wall panels and bean bags; accessible on event days, plus sensory bags.

Hyundai Centre Level 5, 812 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba QLD 4102

1300 843 422; info@thegabba.com.au

Suncorp Stadium

Quiet Room for guests needing a break from event noise/excitement or sensory overload; adjustable lighting, private curtained spaces, sensory items, seating and trained staff.

40 Castlemaine Street, Milton QLD 4064

(07) 3331 5000; reception@suncorpstadium.com.au; contact page

Bond University

Sensory Room, a quiet, calming space to help students manage sensory input and take a break from busy surroundings; access arranged through Accessibility and Inclusion.

Bond University, Robina, Gold Coast QLD

Accessibility and Inclusion resources/contact

The Sensory Rooms

Commercial sensory-play/regulation venue: specially designed rooms with soft lighting, gentle sounds, tactile activities and cosy seating, customizable to individual preferences; sessions are bookable.

2/106 Musgrave St, Berserker (Rockhampton) QLD 4701

0448 513 347; thesensoryroomsrockhampton@gmail.com

Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC Theatre)

Dedicated quiet room at the proscenium theatre. It is sound-proofed, supports continued viewing/listening through one-way glass and a live audio feed, and includes chairs, bean bags and sensory aids. Available to anyone who may benefit from stepping out of the auditorium; ask an usher for access. Advance notice is encouraged for individual access requirements.

Corner of Sheridan & Florence streets, Cairns QLD (CPAC Theatre)

1300 855 835; info@ticketlink.com.au

Cbus Super Stadium / Stadiums Queensland

A calm, low-stimulus Quiet Room where patrons can take a break and reset during events, with privacy curtains, trained support staff and an accessible bathroom. Open during all events from gates opening until approximately 15 minutes after the event; no booking and no time limit, subject to consideration of other users; under-16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Eastern Concourse, Level 0, behind Aisle 20, Cbus Super Stadium, Centreline Place, Robina QLD 4226

(07) 5656 5500; info@cbussuperstadium.qld.gov.au

People First Stadium / Stadiums Queensland

A calm, low-stimulation Quiet Room intended as an oasis for patrons who feel overstimulated or distressed. During venue visits/events, go to the Event Office at Ramp M opposite Gate 3; staff guide patrons to the room. Event-specific accessibility arrangements may vary.

People First Stadium, 296 Nerang Broadbeach Road, Carrara QLD 4211

(07) 5644 6200; info@peoplefirststadium.com.au

Brisbane Entertainment Centre

A dedicated Quiet Room providing a calm, safe environment for visitors who may feel overstimulated during arena events. Available to visitors throughout their time at the venue; ask a Front of House staff member at Door 6.

Door 6, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, 1 Melaleuca Drive, Boondall QLD 4034

tix@brisent.com.au; Contact page

Rockhampton Special School

Multi-sensory environment supporting emotional regulation, focus, cognition and individual sensory needs in a co-educational P–12 special school. Student-only; classroom teachers design individual or class programs and access is supported by school staff.

91–115 William Street, Rockhampton QLD 4700

(07) 4937 5333; principal@rockhampspecs.eq.edu.au

Red Hill Special School

Multi-sensory room for students with complex educational needs; the public facilities page does not identify whether the room is at the Waterworks Road or Fulcher Road campus. Student-only; campus and access arrangements should be confirmed with the school.

Red Hill Special School, Red Hill QLD 4059; campuses at 74 Waterworks Road and Block 1, 109 Fulcher Road

(07) 3291 9333 (Waterworks); (07) 3097 3888 (Fulcher); admin@redhillspecs.eq.edu.au

South Australia (SA)

Adelaide Airport

Free, bookable dedicated quiet sensory room for passengers; adjustable lighting, seating/nooks, calming screens, tactile/fidget items.

Adelaide Airport, after security between Virgin Australia Lounge and Airport Pharmacy (Adelaide)

Provider contact URL: Adelaide Airport accessibility support

Adelaide Oval

Permanent event-day sensory space with quiet zones and sensory activities; Adelaide Oval and Novita staff available at most major events.

Next to East Gate, Level 1, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Provider contact URL: Adelaide Oval sensory spaces

Adelaide Entertainment Centre

Dedicated calming Sensory Space in Star Courtyard, supported by trained Novita staff; available at select events.

Star Courtyard, via The Orb / Port Road entrance, Hindmarsh

Provider contact URL: Adelaide Entertainment Centre contact

Adelaide 36ers / Make A Difference Foundation

Sensory Come & Go Space for all 36ers home games, with sensory tools and dedicated staff; ticket holders can use it to regulate and return to the game. The current page notes a temporary venue-courtyard space while a new room is under construction.

Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Hindmarsh (entry details vary by season; current page says Orb Foyer/courtyard)

(08) 8345 0900; admin@adelaide36ers.com

Discovery Parks – Renmark Riverfront

Holiday-park sensory room listed as a park facility for staying guests; formerly BIG4 Renmark Riverfront.

1 Patey Dr, Renmark SA 5341

(08) 8586 8111

Discovery Parks – West Beach Parks

Sensory room for neurodiverse holiday guests, with soothing projection, calming music, hammock, crash mat, weighted blankets and cushions.

Military Road, West Beach SA 5024

(08) 8355 7360; holiday.park@westbeachparks.com.au

Discovery Parks – Goolwa

New sensory regulation space / sensory room for guests and the local community; quiet place to reset, with evidence-based sensory design.

Discovery Parks – Goolwa, Fleurieu Peninsula, SA

Provider contact URL: Discovery Parks – Goolwa

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) – Glenside Health Service

Sensory Immersion Room in a mental-health care setting, with multisensory stimuli, dimmable lights, sounds and cushioned seating for consumers.

Glenside Health Service, Glenside, Adelaide

Contact URL: CALHN mental-health services

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) – The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sensory Immersion Room in the Mental Health Rehabilitation Service for consumers; purpose-built therapeutic sensory space.

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, Adelaide

Contact URL: CALHN mental-health services

Kilkenny Primary School

Blue Room, a dedicated interoception and sensory space where primary students can regulate emotions, practise self-awareness and take structured breaks before returning to learning. Student-only; structured school use with staff guidance.

19 Jane Street, West Croydon SA 5008

(08) 8345 4138; school contact email is published on the source page

Errington Special Education Centre

Low-stimulus sensory rooms in each school sub-section, with adjustable lighting, bubble tube, ball pit, soft-fall cushions, projected calming images and gentle sound. Student-only; school-managed use to support regulation and return to class.

Errington Special Education Centre, Adelaide SA (street address not stated on the evidence page)

Content enquiries: dl.1415.info@schools.sa.edu.au

Oakbank School

R–12 school with a sensory room, wellbeing space, supported learning space and primary sensory ‘nest’ used within a whole-school self-regulation approach. Student-only; accessed through the school’s regulation process with staff support.

154 Onkaparinga Valley Road, Oakbank SA 5243

(08) 8398 7200; dl.0762.info@schools.sa.edu.au

Flinders University Central Library

A low-lit Sensory Space with comfortable seating and visual and sensory resources for regulation. Open to all students during public access hours; designed especially for neurodivergent students.

Central Library, Level 1, Flinders University, Sturt Road, Bedford Park SA 5042

1300 354 633 (select 4); library@flinders.edu.au

Flinders University Sturt Library

A low-lit Sensory Space with comfortable seating and visual and sensory resources for regulation. Open to all students during public access hours; designed especially for neurodivergent students.

Sturt Library, Level 3, Flinders University, Sturt Road, Bedford Park SA 5042

1300 354 633 (select 4); library@flinders.edu.au

Tasmania (TAS)

Devonport Sensory Hub

A café/connection venue with two multisensory rooms available for people with and without disabilities; the provider describes the rooms as places for calming, coping and connection.

57 Formby Road, Devonport TAS 7310

0476 153 785; info@ablesensoryhub.com.au; provider Facebook page

Pulse Youth Health Centre / Glenorchy Health Centre

Dedicated sensory room for young people using the youth-health services; a calm space for people experiencing sensory overload or emotional distress, including before/after appointments and counselling.

Glenorchy Health Centre, 404–408 Main Road, Glenorchy TAS 7010

(03) 6166 1421; pulse@ths.tas.gov.au; Tasmanian Department of Health service page

Wynyard Sensory Garden — Waratah-Wynyard Council

Permanent public sensory space/garden with accessible paths, seating and sensory elements engaging sight, sound, touch and smell; open to the community at any time.

Wynyard, TAS (Waratah-Wynyard Council region)

(03) 6443 8333; council@warwyn.tas.gov.au; council facility page

Theatre Royal Hobart

Designated quiet area for patrons attending the theatre’s Relaxed Performances. Available during listed Relaxed Performances; patrons may leave the venue at any time to use the designated quiet area. The page lists 2026 Relaxed Performances for Where is the Green Sheep? and Space Neighbours.

Theatre Royal, Hobart TAS. Box Office: The Hedberg, corner of Campbell & Collins Streets, Nipaluna/Hobart

(03) 6146 3300; boxoffice@theatreroyal.com.au; Contact page

Victoria (VIC)

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

Sensory Friendly Space for event patrons; two locations: Australian Sports Museum, Level 1 inside Gate 3 behind section M51, and Warne Sensory Space, Level B1 behind section M20; open during MCG events, no booking required.

Jolimont, Melbourne VIC

Email: contactus@mcc.org.au

Marvel Stadium

Two dedicated sensory rooms for event guests, with activity panels, weighted lap pads, bean bags and seating; Level 1 Aisle 3 and Level 3 Aisle 31.

Docklands, Melbourne VIC

Email: reception.msl@afl.com.au; contact page

AAMI Park

Sensory room for guests, Level 1 opposite Aisle 23; sensory bags also available at Information Desks.

Melbourne Park precinct, Melbourne VIC

AAMI Park contact page

John Cain Arena

Sensory Room for event guests, Level 3 via Lift 1; sensory bags and weighted lap pads available at Information Desks.

Melbourne Park, Melbourne VIC

John Cain Arena contact page

GMHBA Stadium / Kardinia Park Stadium Trust

Free Sensory Room for all visitors on event days, in Deakin Cats Community Centre, ground-level concourse behind Players Stand inside Gate 8; smaller events may use a pop-up elsewhere. South Geelong, VIC.

South Geelong VIC

Phone: 03 5224 9111; email: enquiries@kardiniapark.vic.gov.au; Inclusion Officer: 0439 305 980

BIG4 Swan Hill Holiday Park

Sensory Room for young children and children with sensory-processing needs; includes soft play, books, toys, TV, couch and sensory cushions. Swan Hill, VIC.

Swan Hill VIC

Park contact page

BIG4 Melbourne Holiday Park

Specially designed Sensory Room for families/individuals, opposite the camp kitchen in communal facilities; reception provides a key. Coburg, VIC.

Coburg VIC

Park contact page

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

Sensory Room for families with autistic children, with hammock, crash mat, weighted blankets/cushions, tactile cushions and activity boxes available from reception. Ballarat, VIC.

Ballarat VIC

Park contact page

Northland Shopping Centre

Quiet Room with power, sensory-soothing items, bean bags and materials to reduce overstimulation; Kmart amenities corridor. Preston, VIC.

Preston VIC

Phone: (03) 9478 1399; contact page

Broadmeadows Central

Quiet Room, described by the centre operator as a sensory room for children and parents. Broadmeadows, VIC.

Broadmeadows VIC

Phone: 03 9301 0000; email: broadmeadows.informationbooth@vicinity.com.au; centre website

Eastland Shopping Centre

Quiet Room created with Amaze for people/carers needing to relax and reset; low lighting, sensory-soothing items, bean bags, power and privacy pods. Ringwood, VIC.

Ringwood VIC

Eastland contact/site (security team provides access)

Westfield Southland

The Calm Room: quiet, safe sensory space for children and adults with sensory-processing difficulties; secure access and sensory resources. Cheltenham, VIC.

Cheltenham VIC

Phone: 03 9582 5600; email: concierge.southland@scentregroup.com

Westfield Knox

The Calm Room: serene, safe sensory environment for children and adults with sensory-processing difficulties; access via Concierge. Wantirna South, VIC.

Wantirna South VIC

Phone: 03 9814 5000; email: knox@scentregroup.com

Caulfield Park Pavilion – Glen Eira City Council

Bookable sensory room with soft seating, beanbags, toys, adjustable lighting, acoustic features and sensory play area; 280 Balaclava Road,

Caulfield North VIC 3161

Phone: 03 9524 3333; email: venues@gleneira.vic.gov.au

Austin Health – Transition Support Unit

Client sensory room at the 13-bed mental-health/cognitive-disability residential rehabilitation unit; private room with music, calming images and sounds.

Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, 300 Waterdale Rd, Ivanhoe VIC

Unit phone: 03 9496 6388; mental-health triage: 1300 859 789

Arts Centre Melbourne

Designated Quiet Area in the theatre foyer for patrons attending a Relaxed Performance, with comfortable seating including bean bags, Visual Stories and trained staff assistance. Available during Relaxed Performances. Patrons can come and go from the foyer area during the performance and return when ready; sensory items and earmuffs are available on request.

Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004

Ticketing enquiries 1300 182 183; administration (03) 9281 8000; Contact page

Altona Sports Centre

Indoor multi-court sports venue with KultureCity sensory-inclusion support, including quiet areas for visitors who become overwhelmed. Available to visitors attending sport or events; KultureCity sensory bags can be borrowed from reception, and staff can direct visitors to a quiet area.

1 Andrew Park Drive, Altona Meadows VIC 3028

(03) 9360 9288; assistantmanager@altonasportscentre.com.au

Sensory Play Centre

Inclusive commercial play centre designed for children with disabilities, with adaptive play areas, support services and a dedicated sensory room offering calming texture, light and movement-based activities. Sessions are bookable and include open play, 1:1 support, private hire and respite-care options. The operator states that it accepts NDIS funding for specified services; the page does not say the room is walk-in or separately bookable.

Unit 2, 14 Barretta Road, Ravenhall VIC 3023

0383 906 492; info@sensoryplaycentre.com.au; Contact page

Belmore School

Specialist-school sensory room using SHX-controlled projection, lighting, vibroacoustic and interactive equipment to provide calming, stimulating and educational sensory input. Student-only; school-managed educational and regulation use.

49 Stroud Street, Balwyn VIC 3103

03 9859 8762; belmore.sch@education.vic.gov.au

Pender’s Grove Primary School

Dedicated sensory room and quiet space in the Learning Neighbourhood building, equipped with an egg chair, bubble tube, fish tank, trampoline, tactile resources, soft furnishings and weighted blankets. Student-only; available during the school day under school arrangements.

370 Victoria Road, Thornbury VIC 3071

(03) 9484 1076; penders.grove.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Chadstone Shopping Centre

A dedicated Quiet Room providing distance from centre noise for customers including families with autistic children. Available to customers needing a quiet break; no booking rule stated.

Ground Level, Fresh Food precinct, amenities entrance adjacent to Starbucks, Chadstone Shopping Centre, 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone VIC 3148

(03) 9563 3355

Stockland Wendouree

A private Quiet Room in the Parent Room with sliding door, dimmable lights and sensory items for decompression. Within the Parent Room; no booking rule stated.

Amenities corridor, Stockland Wendouree, Wendouree VIC

03 5339 5131

Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre

A sensory room equipped with sensory bags, noise-cancelling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads. Available to venue guests; the KultureCity app provides feature and location information.

Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, Keilor Downs VIC

Venue information: Contact page

Western Australia (WA)

Optus Stadium

Permanent event-day sensory room with quiet/calming environment, booths, soft lighting, sensory items and silent TV; available to patrons, subject to venue-hirer operation.

Near aisle 149, Optus Stadium, 333 Victoria Park Drive, Burswood/Perth WA 6100

1300 297 588; contact page

Perth Airport

Pre-bookable, free sensory room with reduced noise, soft lighting, seating nooks, private areas, sensory accessories and flight display; for departing neurodivergent passengers.

Terminal 1 International, past security checkpoint, Perth Airport WA

+61 8 9478 8862; online booking required; contact page

RAC Arena

Dedicated Quiet Room for event patrons needing a safe break from noise/crowds; designed with Autism Association of WA and equipped with bean bags, cuddle chairs and water feature.

700 Wellington Street, Perth WA 6000

(08) 6365 0700; pa.reception@venueswest.wa.gov.au; contact page

St Jude’s Health Care Services / St Jude’s Disability Services

Sensory-room facility offered through the disability-services provider; intended as a safe calming/interactive environment for people with disability.

Midland, WA 6056 (provider states a facility at Midland; exact room address not published on the evidence page)

(08) 9279 4343; info@stjudes.com.au; contact page

Midway Community Care

Bookable controlled Sensory Room for self-regulation and sensory-based activities; $5 trial (free for Midway participants), generally Monday–Friday 9am–4pm.

6 Galbraith Loop, Mandurah WA 6210

(08) 9535 5500; reception@midway.org.au; serviceenquiry@midway.org.au; contact page

Palms Physiotherapy & Allied Health

Purpose-built sensory-friendly room for children and adults; used in therapy or via supported-access bookings, with possible exclusive bookings depending on availability.

4/637 Marshall Road, Malaga WA 6090

(08) 6285 6185; malaga@palmsphysio.au; contact page

Holland Street School

Purpose-built sensory room and sensory garden at a WA Education Support School for students aged 4–18 with complex educational needs, including autism and sensory impairments. Student-only; school-managed specialist education facility.

12 Holland Street, Geraldton WA 6530

08 9923 6950; HollandStreet@education.wa.edu.au

Stockland Baldivis

A low-sensory Quiet Room with tactile wall panels, sensory wall coverings, seating and dimmable lights. Located within the amenities near Coles; no booking rule stated.

Amenities near Coles, Stockland Baldivis, Baldivis WA

6141 8381

Curtin University TL Robertson Library

A Resting Room providing a low-stimulation environment, including a sofa, within the library. Registration-only access through AccessAbility Services.

Level 2, TL Robertson Library, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley WA 6102

Curtin AccessAbility Services contact page: Contact page