Sydney Writers’ Festival makes every effort to ensure our events are accessible to all members of the community.
Booking Access Tickets
If you have any access requirements, the best way to book tickets is to contact Sydney Writers’ Festival on (02) 9256 4200 or email ticketing@swf.org.au.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
All Sydney Writers' Festival venues have full wheelchair access.
COMPANION & CARER CARD
Companion Card holders qualify for a complimentary ticket for their companion. Please contact Sydney Writers’ Festival directly on (02) 9256 4200 for assistance with your booking.
Vision
ASSISTANCE ANIMALS
Guide Dogs are welcome at all Festival events and venues.
If you are blind or have low vision and want to attend an event at Sydney Writers' Festival, Guide Dogs NSW/ACT can provide you with free training on how to travel safely from any location to your event at the Festival. Call 1800 804 805 to discuss your travel needs.
Hearing
HEARING LOOP SYSTEM
Many Festival venues have an induction hearing loop system or FM radio system available.
CLOSED CAPTIONING
Selected Festival venues have closed captioning.
Closed captioning is an accurate live text display of a performance in its entirety, including dialogue, ad libs, asides, song lyrics, musical descriptions and other sound effects, displayed on large screens at the side of the stage.
AUSLAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION
Selected Festival events are Auslan-interpreted. If you require accessible seating, please email ticketing@swf.org.au or call (02) 9256 4200.
Auslan-interpreted performances are for audiences who are Deaf and use Australian Sign Language (Auslan) as their primary means of communication. Experienced Auslan interpreters stand to the side of the stage and translate what the performers are saying into Auslan, signing the dialogue live. Audience members requiring this service are seated in the section closest to the interpreter to ensure good sightlines.