Campus accessibility information for visitors
Cross-Campus Parking information and rules - Accessibility
General information about general parking on campus can be found on this page.
Any person who has been granted a NSW or interstate Mobility Parking Scheme permit, including an Australian Disability Permit, can park in Disabled, Staff and General bays free of charge at Callaghan and Ourimbah Campuses, or on-street at other locations. Please display your permit clearly on the passenger side of your front windscreen.
If you have a temporary medical condition (like an injury or another temporary impairment) and require closer parking, you can apply for a University temporary mobility parking permit at the Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses.
Contact AccessAbility by email or phone (+61 2 4921 6622) and provide medical documentation demonstrating the requirement for disability parking.
Campus accessibility information
Parking on Callaghan Campus (Newcastle)
Visit this page to view a map of the accessible parking bays on Callaghan Campus (Newcastle) or view the map below.
The locations of disabled parking bays at Callaghan Campus can be found on MazeMaps : select the “Points of Interest” to turn on the “Disabled Parking” locations.
Map by MazeMap
Mobility support on Callaghan Campus
Information about mobility support on Callaghan Campus is available on this page.
Book the mobility bus with AccessAbility to help you access your welcome sessions and points of interest on the Callaghan Campus.
Fill out the online Mobility support form to request this service, or download the Mobility Support Form and send it to AccessAbility.
This service is available for attendees with a permanent or temporary condition that requires support visiting Callaghan.
Accessible Toilet
The Callaghan Campus provides accessible toilets, which you can locate using MazeMaps.
Select the “Points of Interest” to turn on “Toilet – accessible”. locations. You can also filter by gender.
Getting around with reduced mobility (Callaghan):
You can use MazeMaps to find your way around Callaghan campus if you have reduced mobility. Follow these instructions:
- Click on “Directions” and enter your destination to generate an itinerary.
- Check the box for “Avoid stairs and obstacles” to generate an alternative itinerary.
Parking in Newcastle City
There is no general university parking on site at our Newcastle City campus; however, paid parking is available in the surrounding.
Read the information on our website to learn more about your parking and transport options.
Information about the parking rates is available on the City of Newcastle website, where you can also find a map of off-street parking.
Parking options nearby:
- Wright Lane carpark (public, between Q and NUspace buildings): paid, via EasyPark app.
- Civic West carpark (Hunter Parking and Storage, 291 King St): short walk away; Use your student card to access the facilities at a discounted rate ($2.50/hr or $10/day) after applying for pre-approval (allow 48 hrs processing).
- On-street paid parking is also available nearby.
Newcastle campus accessible toilets
To locate accessible toilets in the Newcastle City Precinct, visit the campus map page and use MazeMap.
Click on the blue pin next to the search bar, click “POI categories” and turn on “Toilet – accessible” (you may need to expand the map into full screen).
Ourimbah: parking information
- All parking is free at Ourimbah; traffic/parking rules still apply.
- RTA/NSW Mobility Permit holders can park in Disabled, Staff, and General bays (permit displayed on front left windscreen).
- Temporary accessible permits available via AccessAbility if needed for a temporary condition.
Ourimbah campus maps and information
To locate accessible toilets in Ourimbah, visit the campus map page and use MazeMap.
Click on the blue pin next to the search bar, click “POI categories” and turn on “Toilet – accessible”.
Gosford Precinct (Central Coast Clinical School)
Gosford City Car Park (GCC) is accessible on foot via a lift on Baker Street (Ground Level) servicing all 5 levels. Staff and students can access discounted rates for parking on levels 2-5 of the facility on a first-come, first-served basis.
Apply for a discounted rate by filling out this form.
Gosford campus maps and information
To locate accessible toilets in Ourimbah, visit the campus map page and use MazeMap. Click on the blue pin next to the search bar, click “POI categories” and turn on “Toilet – accessible.
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Here to help
AccessAbility can support you with your accessibility needs and information about our campuses.
Contact us by email at AccessAbility@newcastle.edu.au or by phone (+61 2 4921 6622), or visit us on campus.
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