General Event Info

Who can attend?
Community Day is for UNSW professional and academic staff. Staff are welcome to bring family and friends to enjoy the celebrations.

Do I need a ticket?
This event is free to attend, but we do request that you register so that we can cater for numbers on the day. 

Where is the event located?
Community Day is on Lower Campus - on Helen Maguire Lawn (formerly the Quad) and in and around Alumni Park. You can find a map of the event site here.

Will the event run in the rain?
The event will proceed in light rain, don't forget your rain jacket! Some activities may need to change location. Please keep an eye on your emails for any updates.

Is this event child-friendly?
We take pride in the event being family-friendly and inclusive, but please note, due to licensing laws, under-18s must be supervised at all times.

How long will the food and drinks be available?
There will be plenty of food for everyone across the 3-hour event. The bar will close at 6.45pm.

I have specific dietary requirements; will I be catered for?
We’re endeavouring to provide for a variety of dietary considerations. The following dietary options will be available:

• Gluten-free
• Dairy-free
• Halal
• Nut-free
• Vegetarian
• Vegan

Please check the menus at each food truck for a list of dietary offerings.

Will there be alcohol?
Yes, a limited range of alcoholic beverages will be available from the bar on Alumni Park West. You will need to show your UNSW staff ID card to be served. 

Can I bring my pet to Community Day?
UNSW supports registered assistance animals on campus; however, all other pets are not permitted on site.

What should I bring?
Community Day is an outdoor, all-weather event. Bring your sunscreen, hat, a reusable water bottle, comfortable shoes and wet weather gear if necessary. And don’t forget your staff ID card!

Is photography allowed?
Yes! We encourage you to share snaps from the day. There will also be an official photographer capturing the event throughout the day.

Travel & Amenity

What public transport options are available?
The Kensington campus is accessible by light rail and bus. The campus also has bike parking.

Where can I park?
All Kensington campus parking stations will be open. Entry after 2pm is free of charge. More information about parking on campus can be found here.

I work at the Paddington campus; how do I get to Community Day?
The UNSW shuttle bus service will be operating. A link to the timetable can be found here.

Will there be water on site?
There will be water stations on site. Please bring your reusable bottle for refills. To reduce single-use plastic, water bottles will not be provided.

Will there be toilets?
Onsite campus facilities will be available. The locations will be marked on the site map. 

Is a parents/carers room available?
Yes, there are two rooms. One is on the basement level of the Science and Engineering Building and the other is in the Quad in Room G033 and is indicated on the event map.

Will there be security?
Yes, there will be campus security for the event.
 

Sustainability

What sustainability initiatives is the event doing this year?
To help reduce single-use waste, food and drinks will be served using reusable plates and cups provided by Cercle. Once you have finished, please place your reusable items in the blue Cercle collection bins located throughout the event site. 

Free water refill stations will be available throughout the event site, so please bring a reusable water bottle. Single-use bottled water will not be available. 

Can I keep the reusable plate and cup?
Please return all plates and cups to the blue Cercle collection bins. The reuseable system relies on items being returned, washed and used again. Help keep the circle going!

How much waste will be diverted from landfill?
Post-event reporting will measure how much waste was diverted from landfill. We’ll share the results once they are available.

Accessibility

Where is the accessibility drop off point? 
The closest accessible drop off point to Alumni Park is via Gate 2, High Street. More information on getting there can be found via our interactive map available here.

What accessibility options are available?
UNSW is committed to making our events inclusive and accessible. Key considerations have included:

• Accessible pathways throughout the event site. 
• A Quiet Room is available for attendees, providing a calm space with sensory items for anyone who might benefit from a quieter environment. You can find it at Helen Maguire Lawn in G025. Please ask our friendly event staff for directions.
• For guests who are deaf, hard of hearing or have auditory sensitivity, the Silent Disco has an option to "Feel the Beat" for an immersive experience. Haptic vests will be available to wear so users can feel the music.

If you need further support, please email events@unsw.edu.au

Hidden Disabilities
UNSW is proud to be a part of the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network. The Hidden Disability Sunflower is a tool to voluntarily share that you have a hidden disability. By wearing a Sunflower, you're just letting our staff know that you might need extra help, understanding, or just more time. Our security and event staff team at UNSW are trained to recognise the Hidden Disability Sunflower and assist where needed.

National Relay Service
The Events team is happy to receive phone calls via the National Relay Service. TTY users, phone 133 677, then ask for 02 9065 0485. Speak and Listen users, phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 02 9065 0485. For more information on all other relay calls, visit here.