Transportation

Melbourne has a range of services to make getting around easier and accessible. The resources below also provide general transport information about ways to improve independence and access to transport.

Disabled Motorists Association

http://mc2.vicnet.net.au/home/motordma/index.html

Disabled Motorist Association provides information for disabled drivers. Online membership is free.

Resource Type: Web Page
Languages:English
Organisation: Disabled Motorists Association

Accessing Melbourne

http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/info.cfm?top=268&pg=2242

Whether you are a first time or frequent visitor, City of Melbourne's resources make it easier to find your way. 'Accessing Melbourne' provides access information for people with limited mobility to access tourist services, facilities, hotels and with navigating to and through the city attractions. Other information includes acccessible toilets, parking, tourist information, cultural events, attractions, parks, gardens, entertainment, eating, shopping, pubs, clubs and accessible accommodation.

Resource Type: Web Page
Languages:English
Organisation: City of Melbourne

Melbourne Mobility Centre

http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/info.cfm?top=268&pg=2688

The Melbourne Mobility Centre is dedicated to improving access for everyone in the heart of Melbourne. Facilities and resources support and are available for anyone needing mobility support (disabled, older persons, expectant mothers). Services include: equipment for hire including motorised wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, scooters, walking frames, crutches and ID vision canes; two fully accessible toilets; close proximity to available accessible car parking and a drop-off point; TTY telephone and accessible web access; scooter battery re-charge facilities. The Centre also offers a range of event and city information and accessible free tea, coffee and refreshment facilities.

Resource Type: Web Page
Languages:English
Organisation: City of Melbourne

Melbourne Mobility Map

http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/info.cfm?top=94&pa=756&pg=953

City of Melbourne's online Mobility Map provides information on wheelchair accessible toilets and telephones, public TTY phones, disability parking, accessible off-street parking, train stations, accessible pathways, taxi ranks, public seating and street gradients, all in easily downloadable form.

Resource Type: Web Page
Languages:English
Organisation: City of Melbourne

Multi Purpose Taxi Program

http://www.doi.vic.gov.au/DOI/Internet/vehicles.nsf/AllDocs/F147A0C53D657A9DCA257266001...

The Multi Purpose Taxi Program makes transport more accessible for Victorians with a severe and permanent disability and gives members half price taxi fares. Visit their website to find out who can join and how to sign up.

Resource Type: Web Page
Languages:English
Organisation: Department of Infrastructure - Victorian Government

Travellers Aid

http://www.travellersaid.org.au/tadas/index.html

Travellers Aid Disability Access Service offers a drop-in centre and information for people who want to be more independent.

Resource Type: Web Page
Languages:English
Organisation: Travellers Aid

http://www.qvwc.org.au/infohub/women_and_disabilities_new/transportation