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Melbourne
Mobility Map
The
Melbourne Mobility Map is to make using the City easier for people with disabilities,
especially people with limited mobility.
Includes information about toilet facilities, disabled car parking , accessible
paths, railway stations, taxi ranks, street gradients.
http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/images/Mobility_Map_2006.pdf
http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=1744
The Independent Living Centre
The Independent Living Centre (ILC) is a service that provides advice and information in regards to independence equipment. They have an extensive range of equipment available to be viewed on their website (below) and on display at their showroom at 705 Geelong Rd, Brooklyn Vic 3012. Ph: 9362 6111
www.deis.vic.gov.au or www.yooralla.com.au or www.ilcaustralia.org
Equipment Recycling Network Inc.
The Equipment Recycling Network assists in selling second used, outgrown and superseded medical and rehabilitation equipment. It is a non-profit organisation, staffed by volunteers that aims to provide an economical service that benefits the community. They are based at 17 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood Vic 3134. Ph: 9879 5211. Office hours 9am -12pm Monday to Friday.
Carers Victoria
Carers Victoria is the only statewide organisation in Victoria that has carers as its primary focus. They offer direct services to support carers in their caring role, as well as education and training and advocacy programs to increase awareness of carers and carer's issues. Call the Carer Advisory Service on Freecall 1800 242 636 for information, advice, personal support, and to access counselling.
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