Let's Rock Visual Story
Prepare for Let's Rock NSW with this visual story. Designed to help you know what to expect and feel confident before you attend.
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This visual story has been developed to assist you with your arrival to Let’s Rock NSW with information on the event and what to expect before you attend.
About Let’s Rock NSW
What is Let’s Rock?
It’s a NSW-wide public service event on disability inclusion in the workplace.
Why are we doing it?
To rethink how we approach disability and inclusion in the workforce. At the event we'll challenge the status quo when it comes to diversity, equity, dignity, and accessibility in our workplaces.
With the theme “Rethink disability”, Let’s Rock NSW will ask everyone to raise the bar, celebrate achievements and shine a light on people with disability growing their careers in the NSW public service.
This is more than just an event, it’s an opportunity to connect, be inspired and leave with a new perspective on disability inclusion.
Event information
Date
Thursday 12 June 2025
Time
- 12:30pm – registration
- 1:30pm to 4:30pm – presentations and performance
- 4:30pm to 5:30pm – refreshments and networking
Venue
Winx Stand, Royal Randwick Racecourse
Address
Alison Road, Randwick NSW 2031
Planning your journey – venue map
Plan your journey by visiting the Transport for NSW Trip Planner.
Visit accessible travel webpage to find information to help you plan an accessible trip on public transport in NSW.
Download a PDF version of the venue map
Planning your journey – light rail
L2 Randwick Line operates every 8 minutes between Circular Quay and Randwick. All light rail stops on the L2 Randwick Line are accessible. For more information, visit the Accessible light rail travel web page.
Alight at the Royal Randwick Light Rail stop on Alison Road. This stop is located (50m) opposite the main entrance of Royal Randwick Racecourse.
At the traffic light signal, cross the road safely and enter via Gate 1.
Directional signage and our friendly staff wearing blue vests will be available to guide you to the Gate E entrance and the Winx Stand.
Planning your journey – bus
Regular route buses run between the City and Eastern Suburbs via Anzac Parade and Alison Road to get you to Royal Randwick Racecourse including bus routes 339, 373, 374, 376 and 377.
The majority of local bus services in NSW are accessible. Visit the Accessible bus travel web page for more information.
The closest bus stop is Royal Randwick Racecourse, Alison Road. Proceed (140m) to the Gate 1 to enter Royal Randwick Racecourse.
Directional signage and our friendly staff wearing blue vests will be available to guide you to the Gate E entrance and the Winx Stand.
Planning your journey – train
The closest train station is Central Station.
You can complete your journey to Royal Randwick Racecourse by light rail or bus route.
Visit The Access to trains in NSW web page for more information.
Upon arrival, proceed to Gate 1 to enter Royal Randwick Racecourse.
Directional signage and our friendly staff wearing blue vests will be available to guide you to the Gate E entrance and the Winx Stand.
Planning your journey – car
Royal Randwick Racecourse has 2 carparks.
- The Outdoor Carpark is accessed via Alison Road and has limited free parking spots available. A parking attendant will provide directional assistance. If the outdoor carpark is full, they will direct you to the Multi-Level Carpark.
- The Multi-Level Carpark is accessed via Ascot Street with paid parking available at $10 per day/per vehicle. Cashless payment only. Note the carpark is 2.1m.
Accessible parking spots are available in both carparks. A disabled parking permit must be prominently displayed in the vehicle at all times.
Any taxis or ride share vehicles must enter through the Ascot Street entrance where there is a secure taxi rank for set-down and collection.
Arriving at the Winx Stand
The Winx Stand is accessible by ramp or stair access.
Registration will be located outside in the Winx Stand terrace.
Volunteer event staff wearing blue vests will assist you at the registration kiosks to print your name badge.
- Scan your QR code – ensure your phone is at full brightness and aim your QR code at the scanner or;
- Search by last name and first name initial.
Our event staff can help you with this process or with any questions you have. A registration help desk will be staffed all day.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyards are encouraged and will be available to collect from the registration help desk.
Entering the Winx Stand
After registration, you will be able to enter the Winx Stand through entrance doors from the terrace.
A cloak room will be available for the duration of the event. Please place any items underneath your chair to ensure pathways remain clear and accessible.
You will have the freedom to choose where to sit. Courtesy seating is available to those who require additional support offered by an armchair.
The venue will have clear pathways and accessible seating areas for mobility aid users.
Water will be available on each table.
What to expect during the event
Sensory experiences may include:
Crowds, queuing and people in close proximity.
Loud noises including cheering, clapping and singing.
Music and closing performance.
Smells from food during networking.
Audience participation:
Slido will be used for live polling. Instructions on how to join from your devices will be available on the tables for those that would like to participate.
There are no breaks in the agenda, but if you would like to leave the room at anytime, there will be opportunities in between presentations. Staff ushers will be positioned at the doors to assist with entry and exit.
Networking:
Refreshments will be served outside at the conclusion of the event, weather permitting.
Venue staff can advise of dietaries during service.
Scattered seating will be available.
Photography and Videography:
A photographer and videographer will be present on the day to capture images and footage.
If you have any privacy concerns, please email events@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or speak to a staff member on the day.
Accessibility
These accessible facilities are located outside the Winx Stand:
A quiet room is available in the Owners’ Pavilion stand if you require a quiet and calm space at anytime.
Toilets are located off the Winx Stand undercover terrace. There are accessible toilets located at both ends of the building.
An assistance animal relief area is located on the grass along the trackside of the Winx Stand.
A braille agenda can be collected from the Registration Help Desk.
These accessible facilities are located inside the Winx Stand:
Auslan interpreters will be in-person on the stage. Priority seating is available close to the stage.
Live captions will be displayed on the screens in the room. You can also access live captions on your device by scanning the QR code on the flyers on each table.
A charging station for mobility aids will be located next to the cloak room.
If you require Audio Description or a Hearing Loop, you can collect your pre-arranged device from the equipment collection point at the AV desk. Devices must be returned back at the conclusion of the event.
Agenda highlights
Time | Agenda | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
12:30pm | Registration opens | |
1:30pm | Event opening Welcome to Country | Greg Alchin (MC) Aunty Lola Ryan |
1:45pm | Opening address | Michael Coutts-Trotter |
2:10pm | Keynote speaker | Hannah Gadsby |
2:40pm | Rockin’ it out – Audience quiz | |
3:00pm | Guest speaker – In conversation with… | Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM Sarah Rose (Facilitator) |
3:35pm | NSW Government showcase – Disability inclusion initiatives | |
4:15pm | Closing performance | Matt McLaren |
4:30pm | Refreshments and networking | |
5:30pm | Event concludes | |
Event assistance
Our friendly staff wearing blue vests can assist with any questions you have.
Our registration help desk will be open throughout the duration of the event.
For more information about the event including the full agenda, please visit the Let's Rock NSW website
If you have any questions in the lead up to the event, please email events@customerservice.nsw.gov.au