Disabled Facilities
Companion Card
The Show is affiliated with the 'Companion Card' program. The Companion Card promotes the right of people with a disability, who require a companion, to fair ticketing at Victorian events and venues. People with a disability who require a companion to access the event with them must produce their 'Companion Card' at time of ticket purchase. This will allow the companion to attend the event free of charge. Normal adult and concession prices will apply to the Companion Card holder.
For more information on the Companion Card, please visit www.companioncard.org.au
If someone has a temporary disability, they must produce a letter from their doctor on letterhead stating they require a full time carer.
Victorian Carer Card
In 2012 the Show will also be affiliated with the Victorian Carer Card program. Victorian Carer Card holders will be entitled to the discounted concession priced ticket & may purchase one per Carer Card presented at the ticket box at the Show.
The program is a State Government initiative that is helping to recognise & reward the carers of Victoria for the significant contribution they make to the lives of the people they care for & communities in which they live.
For more information on the Victorian Carer Card, please visit www.carercard.vic.gov.au
Mobility Aid Hire at the Event
Visitors wishing to hire a mobility aid on arrival at the event can do so from the hire marquee just inside the disabled entrance off Rathdowne Street (adjacent to Queensberry Street) at site A09.
Pre bookings are recommended, please contact the Melbourne Mobility Centre on:
Freecall 1800 735 266; Phone 03 9650 6499; TTY 03 9650 9316; or Email bookings@melbournemobilitycentre.com.au
Equipment Hire Rates
| EQUIPMENT | RATES per hire |
| 3 Wheel Scooter |
$14.00 |
| Electric Wheelchair |
$14.00 |
| Manual Wheelchair |
$8.00 |
| Child Wheelchair |
$8.00 |
| Walking Frame |
$5.00 |
| Children's Stroller |
$10.00 |
Disabled Car Park
The disabled car park entrance is off Rathdowne Street and has limited spaces available (30 spaces only) A limited number of additional spaces will also be made available on Rathdowne Street, from Queensberry Street to Victoria Parade, down the East side of Rathdowne Street only.
