Disability and Access

Whether catching a train, a bus or a taxi, or visiting stadiums, shopping malls and government buildings, students who live with a disability will find a great deal of support across Melbourne and Victoria.

All buildings that service the public are required to have disabled access, and restroom facilities that cater towards those with limited mobility. Students will find they have good access to parking, public restrooms, public transport, as well as shopping malls, entertainment precincts and sporting arenas.

Visit the website of the Disability Services Division for details on state government policy, services and programmes.

Getting around

Whatever your level of mobility, there are public and discounted private services that cater to your transport needs.

There are disabled parking spaces located close to the entrance of all public buildings, ramps and lifts at all railway stations and taxis equipped to transport wheelchairs.

Find plenty of additional information here on disabled access to public transport, parking permits and taxis.

In the city

The City of Melbourne provides a wide range of facilities for people with mobility issues. Download the mobility map of the CBD to take with you and click on the links below to get extra information on support services around the city centre.

• Accessible amenities
• Getting around in Melbourne 
• Mobility centre
• Disability services
• Travellers aid
• Emergency services
  

On campus

Victorian’s tertiary institutions maintain a very high standard of facilities for students and staff members with disabilities. From wheelchair access, restroom facilities to in-classroom assistance and counselling, students will find the support they require to focus on their studies at campuses around Melbourne and Victoria.

Contact your education provider to get detailed information on support services at your campus.

• Australian Catholic University Equity and Disability Unit
  
• Deakin University Disability Resource Centre
  
• La Trobe University Disability Support Services
• Monash University Disability Liaison Unit
• RMIT University Disability Liaison Unit
• Swinburne University of Technology Disability Support Services
• University of Ballarat Disability Liaison Unit 
  
• University of Melbourne Disability Liaison Unit
  
• Victoria University Student Equity and Disability Support