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The consultation period for the exposure draft of the amending instrument to implement reforms to the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Transport Standards) has been extended by two weeks….
Sydney Road Accessible Tram Stops action group has been calling for permanent accessible tram stops on Sydney Road before construction of the Level Crossing Removal and Skyrail starts, currently scheduled…
Kaitie Francis was always told they would never be able to drive a car, but their dream of hitting the road is now much closer to becoming a reality. The…
Public consultation is now open on an exposure draft of the amending instrument to implement the reforms to the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Transport Standards) and its…
Virgin Australia is under fire over the alleged mistreatment of disabled passengers, after refusing to let two people board. In separate incidents, Virgin claimed the pair’s wheelchairs were either too…
As the state’s taxi and rideshare regulator, Safe Transport Victoria is proud to administer the Multi Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP). The MPTP provides eligible Victorians—including people with disability, older adults, and those with…
Disability advocate Jono Bredin was excited to be invited to speak about inclusive housing at a summit in Canberra this month. But the Melbourne resident, who lives with cerebral palsy,…
Melbourne Airport will roll out a network of “mobility hubs” across the terminals following a successful trial in 2024. Run in conjunction with not-for-profit Travellers Aid, the Melbourne Airport Assist…
The Victorian government has fallen three years short of national standards to make Melbourne’s train network accessible. One-third of stations do not have independent station access that meet Australian Standards…
One of Australia’s largest community transport providers is refusing new clients, denying people with disabilities and the elderly access to subsidised travel.
Ensuring safe and accessible transport is essential for everyone, including people withdisability, their carers, and families. If you or someone you care for relies on taxis or rideshareservices, it’s important…
A Melbourne family says a recent travel experience has highlighted different airline approaches to disability seating on flights. The Qasim family have urged airlines to adopt more inclusive policies to…
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