Optus Stadium’s accessible rooftop experiences an Australian first

Following the opening of Optus Stadium's VERTIGO rooftop experience in March, the experience is now open to people of all abilities with new safety equipment and harnesses allowing wheelchair users to remain in their wheelchair while suspended 42 metres above the venue's field of play.

As part of the expansion, the lift from Level 5 of the Perth venue to the rooftop can comfortably accommodate two wheelchairs at a time or a wheelchair user and their companion.

Overall, the Stadium’s Western Viewing Deck can accommodate up to 50 people, including eight wheelchairs, with two able to experience VERTIGO in a single experience. VenuesLive technical staff offer an individual approach to ensure each person's specific requirements are met.

VERTIGO joins Optus Stadium's other rooftop experiences, including the Western Viewing Deck and HALO rooftop tour, in being accessible to people using wheelchairs or with mobility requirements.

The first stadium in Australia to offer people of all abilities access to its rooftop experiences, VERTIGO allows fans of all abilities to venture several metres beyond the edge of the venue’ roof. Harnessed from above and with no handrails, the more daring can also hang suspended above the platform.

Throughout the development of the Stadium, a key priority of the Western Government was to ensure the rooftop experiences would be accessible to as many people as possible, aligning with the 'fans first' approach that guides all aspects of venue operations.

Along with the rooftop attractions and precinct activities already available, this addition to VERTIGO ensures that Optus Stadium and the surrounding Stadium Park are fast becoming Perth's number one entertainment destination.

Wheelchair users and those with accessibility requirements should contact THE OZONE directly to make a booking to ensure their individual requirements are safely accommodated.

Commenting on the inclusivity of the experience, Western Government Sport and Recreation Minister, David Templeman stated "I commend VenuesWest and VenuesLive in delivering this unique experience and considering the needs of all visitors to the Stadium."