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ACCESS AND DISABILITY

Melbourne is an accessible city working towards maximising access for everyone. Find accessible venues, public transport, parking, toilets, attendant care, change facilities, equipment hire and information centres here before you set off.

Accessible accommodation

Accessible Accommodation, Victoria

Find wheelchair accessible accommodation in Melbourne and surrounds. Rooms have wide door access, accessible amenities, and a range of mobility aids.

Public transport

Metlink Melbourne

Metlink provides bus, train and tram transport information, including timetables and accessibility info. Phone Ph 131 638, TTY 03 9619 2727, or visit Metlink online.

Tickets for transport

Metcard tickets can be used on most Melbourne transport

Buy tickets from the MetShop, Melbourne Town Hall, corner Little Collins and Swanston streets, Flinders Street Station, vending machines, convenience stores and newsagents.

Waiting rooms, care and equipment

Travellers Aid

Access transit lounges, waiting rooms and rest areas, amenities, equipment and information. Staff can assist with meals, toileting, advocacy and internet access. Explore your options.

Toilets

Public Toilets, Victoria, Australia

Locate accessible public toilets across Melbourne city and greater Victoria.

Emergency relief

Travellers Aid Melbourne

Organise travel related emergency relief with Travellers Aid at Southern Cross Station.

Taxis

Taxi Melbourne

To book wheelchair-accessible taxis, contact Silver Top Taxis, Yellow Cabs or the Central Booking Service Ph 1300 364 050.

Vehicle hire

Accessible Car Hire, Melbourne

Rent wheelchair-accessible vans from Norden. Vehicles for hire are fitted with hydraulic lifts and custom passenger restraints.

Parking

Parking, Victoria, Australia

Designated disabled/accessible car spaces are available in curbside and public/commercial park locations. Contact Melbourne Mobility Centre.

Melbourne Mobility Centre

Access equipment, toilets, TTY phone, internet, refreshments, information and battery re-charge services.

National Information Communication Awareness Network (NICAN)

Access accommodation, organisations, activities, tour operators and services for people with a disability.

Disability Online Victoria

DOV is an online community forum for people who use and support disability services in Victoria.

Travellers Aid

Travellers Aid provides help and advice to older and frail people, as well as those with a disability.

Victorian transport access

Read more information about the state of Victoria's public transport access for people with special needs.

Easy Access Australia

The Easy Access Australia guide is a travel guide for disabled visitors to Melbourne and Victoria.

Accessibility.com.au

Accessibility.com.au has comprehensive info, news, links, and a Melbourne-specific city guide.

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Melbourne Tram

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