‘Discriminatory’ detail in the car park of a recently opened Woolworths store left shoppers outraged

Woolworths have recently come under fire after a local customer noticed an inexcusable detail in the car park of a brand new store.

The Mount Barker South store in South Australia recently opened to the public—and what the shopper noticed is reportedly a major oversight from the supermarket giant.


The disgruntled customer named Leonie Tagan aired her sentiments on social media and pointed out that the store’s car park had fourteen spaces for parents with prams near the entrance—and only one for shoppers with disabilities.

In her video, she said that there were 'three to four' more spaces on the other side of the road. However, they highlighted the dangers of trying to traverse such roads, especially for those in wheelchairs.


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The car park reportedly had more spaces for those with prams than for those with disabilities. Image source: Freepik.


'I just finally went to the new Woolworths that opened in Mount Barker recently, and I am extremely disappointed and actually really angry at how I guess unimportant disabilities are to them.'

'The store itself was great, lovely, nice and new—but there is one disabled park near the front door, and there are 14 pram parks.

'And then across the actual road, the main road in, there are three or four other disability parks.

'So my problem is all those pram parks should not be that close. That should be disability car parks, and then at the end of that row should be where the pram parks are.'


Tagan, who uses a wheelchair herself, also explained the dangers of moving through a car park in a wheelchair.

'I would have to park and roll across the traffic, and it’s really hard to see over cars, and cars can’t see me,' she said.


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One customer who uses a wheelchair shared the dangers of crossing the road with a wheelchair. Image source: TikTok/@leonietagan.


'It is extremely dangerous, and it’s very discriminatory of the brand new Woolworths.'

She also acknowledged how useful the parking spaces may be for parents but claimed that they do not need to be so close to the entrance.

'That’s where people with disabilities need access,' Tagan added.

'The other thing is disability parks are permit spaces and legally need to be provided at these places—whereas pram parks are courtesy parks.'

'Yes, we can park in these car [spaces], but they’re actually too narrow for me to exit my vehicle in a wheelchair. I actually need it, you know, space to get out of the wheelchair.'


The news was met with outrage from other users and parents themselves, with one saying: 'As a parent, I agree! I just wanted wider parks, not closest when I had little kids!'

While another parent said: 'If they ask parents, we will say we are happy to park way out the back as long as the space is wider! We don’t care about the door distance!'

'Woolworths, do better!' A third added.

While a fourth shared: 'It’s the same with the new one at Clarkson! I’m always so worried I’ll fall whilst crossing the road. It’s so frustrating.'


Woolworths responded and acknowledged the community’s feedback on the issue.

'We’re aware of feedback related to disability car parking spaces at our new Mt Barker store,' the supermarket’s spokesperson said.

'We’re working with the landlord to input an extra two disability car parking spaces adjacent to the front entrance.'

'This change will be completed over the coming weeks.'

You can watch Leonie Tagan’s full video below:



Source: TikTok/@leonietagan.


Guidelines for Accessible Parking in a Commercial Space

The incident shared by one shopper is a reminder that commercial premises all over need to adhere to the basic principles of accessibility. Although the blueprint for setting up ideal parking spaces varies, there are universal guidelines often proposed by disability rights organisations that businesses should consider.


First, accessible parking spaces need to be located as close as possible to the entrance of a store or mall. This dramatically reduces the distance persons with mobility difficulties have to cover.

Moreover, it's crucial to consider the size of these parking spaces. Generally, these should be wider than conventional parking lots to accommodate wheelchairs or other mobility equipment conveniently. Extra space can be a lifeline because it allows vehicle doors to be fully opened to ease the transition from vehicle to wheelchair or vice versa.

To cap it off, clear marking and signage are an absolute must. Proper signage ensures that these spaces do not go unnoticed or get misused by persons who don't genuinely need them.
Key Takeaways
  • A Woolworths customer has criticised the supermarket chain over parking spaces at its new Mount Barker South store in South Australia.
  • The car park has fourteen spaces for parents with prams near the entrance, but only one for shoppers with disabilities.
  • The shopper has accused Woolworths of discrimination and explained that navigating through traffic from the designated disability parking spots can be dangerous.
  • A Woolworths spokesperson confirmed that the supermarket plans to add two more disability parking spaces to the supermarket entrance following community feedback.
What are your thoughts on this shopper’s sentiments? Let us know in the comments below!
 
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oh wow... an extra two spaces... do you think you can afford it Woolworths. How often do disabled people have to park in usual spaces because there are NOT enough disabled spaces? 3 spaces = 10 others that cant use the facility. Secondly, non-disabled people park in these disabled spaces all to often also. Its annoying!
 
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Woolworths have recently come under fire after a local customer noticed an inexcusable detail in the car park of a brand new store.

The Mount Barker South store in South Australia recently opened to the public—and what the shopper noticed is reportedly a major oversight from the supermarket giant.


The disgruntled customer named Leonie Tagan aired her sentiments on social media and pointed out that the store’s car park had fourteen spaces for parents with prams near the entrance—and only one for shoppers with disabilities.

In her video, she said that there were 'three to four' more spaces on the other side of the road. However, they highlighted the dangers of trying to traverse such roads, especially for those in wheelchairs.


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The car park reportedly had more spaces for those with prams than for those with disabilities. Image source: Freepik.


'I just finally went to the new Woolworths that opened in Mount Barker recently, and I am extremely disappointed and actually really angry at how I guess unimportant disabilities are to them.'

'The store itself was great, lovely, nice and new—but there is one disabled park near the front door, and there are 14 pram parks.

'And then across the actual road, the main road in, there are three or four other disability parks.

'So my problem is all those pram parks should not be that close. That should be disability car parks, and then at the end of that row should be where the pram parks are.'


Tagan, who uses a wheelchair herself, also explained the dangers of moving through a car park in a wheelchair.

'I would have to park and roll across the traffic, and it’s really hard to see over cars, and cars can’t see me,' she said.


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One customer who uses a wheelchair shared the dangers of crossing the road with a wheelchair. Image source: TikTok/@leonietagan.


'It is extremely dangerous, and it’s very discriminatory of the brand new Woolworths.'

She also acknowledged how useful the parking spaces may be for parents but claimed that they do not need to be so close to the entrance.

'That’s where people with disabilities need access,' Tagan added.

'The other thing is disability parks are permit spaces and legally need to be provided at these places—whereas pram parks are courtesy parks.'

'Yes, we can park in these car [spaces], but they’re actually too narrow for me to exit my vehicle in a wheelchair. I actually need it, you know, space to get out of the wheelchair.'


The news was met with outrage from other users and parents themselves, with one saying: 'As a parent, I agree! I just wanted wider parks, not closest when I had little kids!'

While another parent said: 'If they ask parents, we will say we are happy to park way out the back as long as the space is wider! We don’t care about the door distance!'

'Woolworths, do better!' A third added.

While a fourth shared: 'It’s the same with the new one at Clarkson! I’m always so worried I’ll fall whilst crossing the road. It’s so frustrating.'


Woolworths responded and acknowledged the community’s feedback on the issue.

'We’re aware of feedback related to disability car parking spaces at our new Mt Barker store,' the supermarket’s spokesperson said.

'We’re working with the landlord to input an extra two disability car parking spaces adjacent to the front entrance.'

'This change will be completed over the coming weeks.'

You can watch Leonie Tagan’s full video below:



Source: TikTok/@leonietagan.


Guidelines for Accessible Parking in a Commercial Space

The incident shared by one shopper is a reminder that commercial premises all over need to adhere to the basic principles of accessibility. Although the blueprint for setting up ideal parking spaces varies, there are universal guidelines often proposed by disability rights organisations that businesses should consider.


First, accessible parking spaces need to be located as close as possible to the entrance of a store or mall. This dramatically reduces the distance persons with mobility difficulties have to cover.

Moreover, it's crucial to consider the size of these parking spaces. Generally, these should be wider than conventional parking lots to accommodate wheelchairs or other mobility equipment conveniently. Extra space can be a lifeline because it allows vehicle doors to be fully opened to ease the transition from vehicle to wheelchair or vice versa.

To cap it off, clear marking and signage are an absolute must. Proper signage ensures that these spaces do not go unnoticed or get misused by persons who don't genuinely need them.
Key Takeaways

  • A Woolworths customer has criticised the supermarket chain over parking spaces at its new Mount Barker South store in South Australia.
  • The car park has fourteen spaces for parents with prams near the entrance, but only one for shoppers with disabilities.
  • The shopper has accused Woolworths of discrimination and explained that navigating through traffic from the designated disability parking spots can be dangerous.
  • A Woolworths spokesperson confirmed that the supermarket plans to add two more disability parking spaces to the supermarket entrance following community feedback.
What are your thoughts on this shopper’s sentiments? Let us know in the comments below!

It seems that Woolies are trying to lure the younger generation in, rather than the disabled, who might not spend as much!
 
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I note that at my woolies the pram parking is covered but the disability parking is not.
Apparently, people with disabilities can move quicker than a mother and don't need the protection of some shaded parking.
 
I didn’t know those with disability parking could go in a pram park
Yes we can as the parents with prams car spaces are a courtesy only and are not legally enforceable like the disabled ones. The Centre Management at my Westfield actually told me to use them when I called regarding the lack of disabled bays near the entrances.
 
Woolworths have recently come under fire after a local customer noticed an inexcusable detail in the car park of a brand new store.

The Mount Barker South store in South Australia recently opened to the public—and what the shopper noticed is reportedly a major oversight from the supermarket giant.


The disgruntled customer named Leonie Tagan aired her sentiments on social media and pointed out that the store’s car park had fourteen spaces for parents with prams near the entrance—and only one for shoppers with disabilities.

In her video, she said that there were 'three to four' more spaces on the other side of the road. However, they highlighted the dangers of trying to traverse such roads, especially for those in wheelchairs.


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The car park reportedly had more spaces for those with prams than for those with disabilities. Image source: Freepik.


'I just finally went to the new Woolworths that opened in Mount Barker recently, and I am extremely disappointed and actually really angry at how I guess unimportant disabilities are to them.'

'The store itself was great, lovely, nice and new—but there is one disabled park near the front door, and there are 14 pram parks.

'And then across the actual road, the main road in, there are three or four other disability parks.

'So my problem is all those pram parks should not be that close. That should be disability car parks, and then at the end of that row should be where the pram parks are.'


Tagan, who uses a wheelchair herself, also explained the dangers of moving through a car park in a wheelchair.

'I would have to park and roll across the traffic, and it’s really hard to see over cars, and cars can’t see me,' she said.


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One customer who uses a wheelchair shared the dangers of crossing the road with a wheelchair. Image source: TikTok/@leonietagan.


'It is extremely dangerous, and it’s very discriminatory of the brand new Woolworths.'

She also acknowledged how useful the parking spaces may be for parents but claimed that they do not need to be so close to the entrance.

'That’s where people with disabilities need access,' Tagan added.

'The other thing is disability parks are permit spaces and legally need to be provided at these places—whereas pram parks are courtesy parks.'

'Yes, we can park in these car [spaces], but they’re actually too narrow for me to exit my vehicle in a wheelchair. I actually need it, you know, space to get out of the wheelchair.'


The news was met with outrage from other users and parents themselves, with one saying: 'As a parent, I agree! I just wanted wider parks, not closest when I had little kids!'

While another parent said: 'If they ask parents, we will say we are happy to park way out the back as long as the space is wider! We don’t care about the door distance!'

'Woolworths, do better!' A third added.

While a fourth shared: 'It’s the same with the new one at Clarkson! I’m always so worried I’ll fall whilst crossing the road. It’s so frustrating.'


Woolworths responded and acknowledged the community’s feedback on the issue.

'We’re aware of feedback related to disability car parking spaces at our new Mt Barker store,' the supermarket’s spokesperson said.

'We’re working with the landlord to input an extra two disability car parking spaces adjacent to the front entrance.'

'This change will be completed over the coming weeks.'

You can watch Leonie Tagan’s full video below:



Source: TikTok/@leonietagan.


Guidelines for Accessible Parking in a Commercial Space

The incident shared by one shopper is a reminder that commercial premises all over need to adhere to the basic principles of accessibility. Although the blueprint for setting up ideal parking spaces varies, there are universal guidelines often proposed by disability rights organisations that businesses should consider.


First, accessible parking spaces need to be located as close as possible to the entrance of a store or mall. This dramatically reduces the distance persons with mobility difficulties have to cover.

Moreover, it's crucial to consider the size of these parking spaces. Generally, these should be wider than conventional parking lots to accommodate wheelchairs or other mobility equipment conveniently. Extra space can be a lifeline because it allows vehicle doors to be fully opened to ease the transition from vehicle to wheelchair or vice versa.

To cap it off, clear marking and signage are an absolute must. Proper signage ensures that these spaces do not go unnoticed or get misused by persons who don't genuinely need them.
Key Takeaways

  • A Woolworths customer has criticised the supermarket chain over parking spaces at its new Mount Barker South store in South Australia.
  • The car park has fourteen spaces for parents with prams near the entrance, but only one for shoppers with disabilities.
  • The shopper has accused Woolworths of discrimination and explained that navigating through traffic from the designated disability parking spots can be dangerous.
  • A Woolworths spokesperson confirmed that the supermarket plans to add two more disability parking spaces to the supermarket entrance following community feedback.
What are your thoughts on this shopper’s sentiments? Let us know in the comments below!

I’ve never understood why parents suddenly, in the last few years, have started needing their own parking spaces. I managed perfectly well with my pram/stroller in normal car parks for both my kids. The only thing I can think of is that the current huge pram/strollers which seem to do everything except push themselves need a separate park just for them. How about we just go back to a purpose built pram/stroller? You know, one of those that is comfortable for baby/child, relatively lightweight and size appropriate for what it was originally designed to do. Yes I’m old now and whinging but my kids in the 80 & 90’s only needed the same things kids today need. That never changes.
 
The one thing that I have noticed about Woolworth's reserved car parking spaces, no one gives a damn about them and mum's with babies/kids are too lazy to walk anywhere but simply use the Seniors and Disabled parking spaces at will, if they are closer to the store's doors than the extra few yards they are compelled to walk. The same with young blokes; couldn't give a stuff.
 
There are no legal rules to cover "pram parks" whereas disability parks are required and protected by law., thank goodness. Disability permit holders can therefore legally use "pram parks" .
Correct, but there's too much competition and pram parking is, more than often, unavailable.
I used to use pram parking pretty often, but was reprimanded and even sworn at, by pram drivers, on quite a few occasions.
One young couple almost crashed into me with his 4WD, hogging (and succeeding) for parking, that I had not only waited some time for, but had already started reversing into.
 
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I agree. Too many parents with prams parks compared to people with a disability parks. I shudder to say the words but when my kids were small there was no such thing as parents with prams parking. Woolworths need to change their thoughts on the car parks or maybe they want more people with kids to shop in their store than people with a disability. Their thinking may be that parents with kids will spend more 🤔. I really hope that isn’t what was on their minds when planning the car park.
you really hope?.......it is exactly why it is
 
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I didn’t know those with disability parking could go in a pram park
Disability parking require a parking permit & fines apply if a designated parking space is used without one. Seniors parks & pram parks a are a courtesy, anyone can use them.
 
Maybe State Governments need to step up and set new planning laws to make sure that ALL shopping centres have enough disabled parking bays close to the entrance, not pram or pickup bays. Have you noticed how wide the pickup bays are compared to normal ones? That is how wide disabled bays need to be or a bit more.
 
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Woolworths have recently come under fire after a local customer noticed an inexcusable detail in the car park of a brand new store.

The Mount Barker South store in South Australia recently opened to the public—and what the shopper noticed is reportedly a major oversight from the supermarket giant.


The disgruntled customer named Leonie Tagan aired her sentiments on social media and pointed out that the store’s car park had fourteen spaces for parents with prams near the entrance—and only one for shoppers with disabilities.

In her video, she said that there were 'three to four' more spaces on the other side of the road. However, they highlighted the dangers of trying to traverse such roads, especially for those in wheelchairs.


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The car park reportedly had more spaces for those with prams than for those with disabilities. Image source: Freepik.


'I just finally went to the new Woolworths that opened in Mount Barker recently, and I am extremely disappointed and actually really angry at how I guess unimportant disabilities are to them.'

'The store itself was great, lovely, nice and new—but there is one disabled park near the front door, and there are 14 pram parks.

'And then across the actual road, the main road in, there are three or four other disability parks.

'So my problem is all those pram parks should not be that close. That should be disability car parks, and then at the end of that row should be where the pram parks are.'


Tagan, who uses a wheelchair herself, also explained the dangers of moving through a car park in a wheelchair.

'I would have to park and roll across the traffic, and it’s really hard to see over cars, and cars can’t see me,' she said.


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One customer who uses a wheelchair shared the dangers of crossing the road with a wheelchair. Image source: TikTok/@leonietagan.


'It is extremely dangerous, and it’s very discriminatory of the brand new Woolworths.'

She also acknowledged how useful the parking spaces may be for parents but claimed that they do not need to be so close to the entrance.

'That’s where people with disabilities need access,' Tagan added.

'The other thing is disability parks are permit spaces and legally need to be provided at these places—whereas pram parks are courtesy parks.'

'Yes, we can park in these car [spaces], but they’re actually too narrow for me to exit my vehicle in a wheelchair. I actually need it, you know, space to get out of the wheelchair.'


The news was met with outrage from other users and parents themselves, with one saying: 'As a parent, I agree! I just wanted wider parks, not closest when I had little kids!'

While another parent said: 'If they ask parents, we will say we are happy to park way out the back as long as the space is wider! We don’t care about the door distance!'

'Woolworths, do better!' A third added.

While a fourth shared: 'It’s the same with the new one at Clarkson! I’m always so worried I’ll fall whilst crossing the road. It’s so frustrating.'


Woolworths responded and acknowledged the community’s feedback on the issue.

'We’re aware of feedback related to disability car parking spaces at our new Mt Barker store,' the supermarket’s spokesperson said.

'We’re working with the landlord to input an extra two disability car parking spaces adjacent to the front entrance.'

'This change will be completed over the coming weeks.'

You can watch Leonie Tagan’s full video below:



Source: TikTok/@leonietagan.


Guidelines for Accessible Parking in a Commercial Space

The incident shared by one shopper is a reminder that commercial premises all over need to adhere to the basic principles of accessibility. Although the blueprint for setting up ideal parking spaces varies, there are universal guidelines often proposed by disability rights organisations that businesses should consider.


First, accessible parking spaces need to be located as close as possible to the entrance of a store or mall. This dramatically reduces the distance persons with mobility difficulties have to cover.

Moreover, it's crucial to consider the size of these parking spaces. Generally, these should be wider than conventional parking lots to accommodate wheelchairs or other mobility equipment conveniently. Extra space can be a lifeline because it allows vehicle doors to be fully opened to ease the transition from vehicle to wheelchair or vice versa.

To cap it off, clear marking and signage are an absolute must. Proper signage ensures that these spaces do not go unnoticed or get misused by persons who don't genuinely need them.
Key Takeaways

  • A Woolworths customer has criticised the supermarket chain over parking spaces at its new Mount Barker South store in South Australia.
  • The car park has fourteen spaces for parents with prams near the entrance, but only one for shoppers with disabilities.
  • The shopper has accused Woolworths of discrimination and explained that navigating through traffic from the designated disability parking spots can be dangerous.
  • A Woolworths spokesperson confirmed that the supermarket plans to add two more disability parking spaces to the supermarket entrance following community feedback.
What are your thoughts on this shopper’s sentiments? Let us know in the comments below!

If you have a disability sticker you can park in pram spaces no law against it
 
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Woolworths have recently come under fire after a local customer noticed an inexcusable detail in the car park of a brand new store.

The Mount Barker South store in South Australia recently opened to the public—and what the shopper noticed is reportedly a major oversight from the supermarket giant.


The disgruntled customer named Leonie Tagan aired her sentiments on social media and pointed out that the store’s car park had fourteen spaces for parents with prams near the entrance—and only one for shoppers with disabilities.

In her video, she said that there were 'three to four' more spaces on the other side of the road. However, they highlighted the dangers of trying to traverse such roads, especially for those in wheelchairs.


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The car park reportedly had more spaces for those with prams than for those with disabilities. Image source: Freepik.


'I just finally went to the new Woolworths that opened in Mount Barker recently, and I am extremely disappointed and actually really angry at how I guess unimportant disabilities are to them.'

'The store itself was great, lovely, nice and new—but there is one disabled park near the front door, and there are 14 pram parks.

'And then across the actual road, the main road in, there are three or four other disability parks.

'So my problem is all those pram parks should not be that close. That should be disability car parks, and then at the end of that row should be where the pram parks are.'


Tagan, who uses a wheelchair herself, also explained the dangers of moving through a car park in a wheelchair.

'I would have to park and roll across the traffic, and it’s really hard to see over cars, and cars can’t see me,' she said.


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One customer who uses a wheelchair shared the dangers of crossing the road with a wheelchair. Image source: TikTok/@leonietagan.


'It is extremely dangerous, and it’s very discriminatory of the brand new Woolworths.'

She also acknowledged how useful the parking spaces may be for parents but claimed that they do not need to be so close to the entrance.

'That’s where people with disabilities need access,' Tagan added.

'The other thing is disability parks are permit spaces and legally need to be provided at these places—whereas pram parks are courtesy parks.'

'Yes, we can park in these car [spaces], but they’re actually too narrow for me to exit my vehicle in a wheelchair. I actually need it, you know, space to get out of the wheelchair.'


The news was met with outrage from other users and parents themselves, with one saying: 'As a parent, I agree! I just wanted wider parks, not closest when I had little kids!'

While another parent said: 'If they ask parents, we will say we are happy to park way out the back as long as the space is wider! We don’t care about the door distance!'

'Woolworths, do better!' A third added.

While a fourth shared: 'It’s the same with the new one at Clarkson! I’m always so worried I’ll fall whilst crossing the road. It’s so frustrating.'


Woolworths responded and acknowledged the community’s feedback on the issue.

'We’re aware of feedback related to disability car parking spaces at our new Mt Barker store,' the supermarket’s spokesperson said.

'We’re working with the landlord to input an extra two disability car parking spaces adjacent to the front entrance.'

'This change will be completed over the coming weeks.'

You can watch Leonie Tagan’s full video below:



Source: TikTok/@leonietagan.


Guidelines for Accessible Parking in a Commercial Space

The incident shared by one shopper is a reminder that commercial premises all over need to adhere to the basic principles of accessibility. Although the blueprint for setting up ideal parking spaces varies, there are universal guidelines often proposed by disability rights organisations that businesses should consider.


First, accessible parking spaces need to be located as close as possible to the entrance of a store or mall. This dramatically reduces the distance persons with mobility difficulties have to cover.

Moreover, it's crucial to consider the size of these parking spaces. Generally, these should be wider than conventional parking lots to accommodate wheelchairs or other mobility equipment conveniently. Extra space can be a lifeline because it allows vehicle doors to be fully opened to ease the transition from vehicle to wheelchair or vice versa.

To cap it off, clear marking and signage are an absolute must. Proper signage ensures that these spaces do not go unnoticed or get misused by persons who don't genuinely need them.
Key Takeaways

  • A Woolworths customer has criticised the supermarket chain over parking spaces at its new Mount Barker South store in South Australia.
  • The car park has fourteen spaces for parents with prams near the entrance, but only one for shoppers with disabilities.
  • The shopper has accused Woolworths of discrimination and explained that navigating through traffic from the designated disability parking spots can be dangerous.
  • A Woolworths spokesperson confirmed that the supermarket plans to add two more disability parking spaces to the supermarket entrance following community feedback.
What are your thoughts on this shopper’s sentiments? Let us know in the comments below!

Utterly unbelievable!!! This is ridiculous of Woollies. They should fix it NOW.
I never could understand why people young, healthy and fit enough to have a kid/push a pram need the PRIME close to the door parking spots over those with disabilities. What is wrong with them putting the kid in one of the trolleys that has a baby seat or sitting it (if it is old enough - which some are even though they are still in a pram and are walking even) in the child seat of a trolley and push the damn trolley instead of a pram! It would be one less thing to juggle pushing to use the trolley and there would be no need to have multiple parking spaces dedicated to 'pram pushers'.
Those with disabilities need the PRIME spots.
They are the ones who mostly struggle to get out in wheelchairs, wheelie walkers, canes or scooters in an ordinary size space and get into the shops. Never mind those young, healthy, fit, fully abled parents who want the prime spots just cause pushing a pram and a trolley is an inconvenience to them. They chose to have kids, whereas people with disabilities don't have the choice of having it - it is forced on them.
Having a kid/kids should not give anyone the right to have the PRIME carpark spaces over those with disabilities and the permit to allow them to park there.
It is a disgusting situation when you see the disability parks shoved further away from the front door so the pram parks and also the direct to boot spaces have shoved them back further too - this too is unacceptable.
 
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The big issue for me is that the kerb is too high for me to use my aler or wheelchair easily. Lowering the kerbs would really help us disabled people.
 
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There are no legal rules to cover "pram parks" whereas disability parks are required and protected by law., thank goodness. Disability permit holders can therefore legally use "pram parks" .
Well said. I don't need either type at the moment, but I'll keep this in mind. Thank you.
 
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Not just disability parking spaces. Has anyone seen a seniors parking space recently? There's an overabundance of pram spaces but seniors spaces have disappeared..... maybe they think we're all dead.
I could never understand why Senior car bays exist. My mother is in a wheel chair and the extra space is needed so she can get into it from the passenger seat. I have just become a great grandmother and understand why they are need but please not so many. Also the big four wheel drives should be allocated at the back of the car park.
 
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