Bellingen Farmers Market

Every Wednesday afternoon

A weekly fresh food market in Bellingen Park, next to the tennis courts. Expect local fruit and vegetables, organic sourdough bread, micro-greens, gourmet mushrooms, tempeh, meats, nourishing snacks, fermented foods, jams, chutneys and medicinal foods, all in a laid-back park setting close to town. Hot and cold beverages are also available whilst enjoying live music.

Wheelchair accessible and loads of parking within close walking distance of the market.

  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.

    • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
      • Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
      • A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
    • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
      • Provide seating in common areas including reception area
    • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
      • Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
      • Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
      • Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
      • Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
      • Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
      • Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
    • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
      • Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)
      • Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
      • Provide toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested)
      • Use organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products
    • Provides general access facilities and services for people with access needs.
      • Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
      • Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
      • Train your staff in disability awareness