Photo by Alex Sibbison.
Accessibility & Wellbeing
PAC Australia is dedicated to making our program and events as accessible as possible.
Please find our APAX accessibility guide below. This guide will be updated as more information is available.
APAX Accessibility Guide – Word Document
APAX Accessibility Guide – PDF
When you register for APAX, the form will ask you for any particular access requirements you’d like us to know about, and we’ll be in touch to discuss before the event.
If you have any questions please contact us at admin@paca.org.au.
APAX 2025. Photo by Alex Sibbison.
APAX 2025. Photo by Alex Sibbison.
Know Before You Go
Know Before You Go is a free, public online session (held on Zoom). The session provides you with need to know information about APAX 2026.
This year, Know Before You Go will take place on Thursday 27 August from 1.00PM – 2.00PM AEST.
Wellbeing
We are all responsible for contributing to a culturally, physically and emotionally safe event. In delivering APAX, PAC Australia acts based on our identified Guiding Principles. Read more on the PAC Australia website.
- Respect for First Nations arts and culture
- Respect
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Sustainability and opportunities to thrive
- Safety
FOR YOU, AT APAX
First Nations & Indigenous Space
A dedicated First Nations & Indigenous Safe Space will be available at the Lyric Lounge in the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
This space is available for all First Nations and Indigenous APAX delegates as an area to connect, conduct First Nations and Indigenous business, rest and restore.
There is natural light, tea, coffee and water available.
Quiet SPACE and Prayer Room
Monday and Tuesday:
On Monday and Tuesday the Quiet Space and Prayer Room will be located in the Playhouse Lounge at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
Wednesday:
On Wednesday the Quiet Space and Prayer Room will be located in the Queensland Theatre Company Creative Development Room on Level 2. Delegates will need to be escorted by PAC Australia staff.
Thursday and Friday:
On Thursday and Friday the Quiet Space and Prayer Room will be located in the Concert Hall Lounge at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
Across all days there will be room dividers to separate the Quiet Space and Prayer Room to provide a separate area for prayer.
The Quiet Space will have trestle tables and chairs to work, couches, beanbags, fidget toys and headphones.
First Aid
Please approach any venue Front of House or APAX staff member for first aid support on site. Information on local chemists and medical practices is available below, and on the local tips page.
Mental Health Support
There are many different community initiatives to support mental health and wellbeing, and we’ve highlighted some organisations and resources that may be useful:
First Nations support:
LGBTQIA+ Support:
Local Health Facilities
Pharmacies
TerryWhite Chemmart West Village Compounding Pharmacy
111 Boundary st, West End, QLD 4101
Open 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Saturday, 9am to 5pm Sunday
TerryWhite Chemmart Brisbane City
Shop 103 Uptown Level E/91 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Open 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 3.30pm Saturday, 10am to 3pm Sunday
Chemist Warehouse Upper Queen Street Brisbane
Ground Floor/84 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Open 7am to 8pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday
Medical Centres
Next Practice West End
Level 1, The Eaves Building West Village
1/51 Mollison St, West End QLD 4101
(07) 3132 9191
Open 7am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
Queen Street Medical Centre
Level 6, 141 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
(07) 3229 9355
Open 7.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 4.30pm Friday
SkyArch Medical Clinic Brisbane
Level 3, 102 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
(07) 3438 9835
Open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm Saturday
Hospitals
Mater Hospital Brisbane
Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane 4101
(07) 3163 8111
Emergency Department open 24 hours
Princess Alexandra Hospital
199 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba 4102
(07) 3176 2111
24 hours
Local Amenities and Services
IGA Local Grocer South Brisbane
103 Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Open 6am to 10pm daily
Harris Farm Markets West End
7 Boundary St, West End QLD 4101
Open 7am to 10pm daily
Woolworths Macarthur Central
255 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Open 7am to 9pm Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm Sunday
Coles Central Brisbane Myer Express
Floor E, Elizabeth St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Open 7am to 9pm Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm Sunday
Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
Respect and safety are fundamental principles upheld by PAC Australia and its members.
All delegates and participants at the Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX) acknowledge and appreciate the distinct expertise, skills, and backgrounds of each other, committing to interact in a respectful and collaborative manner.
PAC Australia is committed to ensuring APAX is a welcoming, safe, and respectful event that embraces accessibility and inclusivity.
Regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ability, physical appearance, body size, race, colour, age, religion, national origin, economic status, or political affiliation, every participant and attendee should experience a positive and constructive APAX.
Maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere for all is a collective responsibility.
When registering for APAX, all delegates agree to treat one another with fairness, respect, and dignity. Harassment in any form is not tolerated, and you acknowledge PAC Australia’s (and the venue’s) right to remove individuals from the event engaging in conduct that threatens the safety of others.