Victoria - Public Transport

Financial support for transport

Access Travel Pass

If you have a physical disability or cognitive condition, you can apply for an Access Travel Pass. This pass entitles you to free travel on metropolitan trains, trams and buses, V/Line trains and coaches and regional services. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply for the Access Travel Pass

Assistance Animal Pass

If you have an assistance animal, you can apply for an accreditation. This accreditation will allow your animal to ride with you, free of charge on public transport. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply for the Assistance Animal Permit

Australian Government Mobility Allowance

You can apply for a Mobility Allowance if you're unable to use public transport and need help with travel costs for work, study or looking for a job. Note this is not available to people on an NDIS plan. See if you qualify for the Mobility Allowance and how to apply

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

The NDIS can provide support for transport if you cannot use public transport. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply for NDIS transport assistance

Transport Concession Entitlement Card for Centrelink customers

If you're a Disability Support Pension or Carer Payment recipient, you may be eligible for free and discounted travel. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply for this transport concession card

Vision Impaired Travel Pass

If you're severely vision impaired, you can apply for a VIP travel pass. The VIP pass entitles you and your attendant (if applicable) to free travel on public transport. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply for the Vision Impaired Travel Pass

War Veteran Free Travel Pass

If you're a war veteran, you can apply for a War Veteran Free Travel Pass. This pass gives eligible ex-service men and women free travel on trains, trams and buses. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply for the War Veteran Free Travel Pass

NDIS supports

Local Area Coordinators (LACs)

If you are aged 7 and above, Local Area Coordinators (LACs) can link you to the NDIS and to mainstream and community supports in your area. You can ask your LAC about the supports available in your community, even if you're not eligible for an NDIS support plan. Find out more about how a Local Area Coordinator may be able to assist you

Support for new migrants

Transport in Australia

Information for new migrants about public transport in Australia. Learn about transport in Australia

Using public transport

Launchpad – leaving school and leading your own life

Autism Spectrum Australia has developed this resource to help young people with Autism and their families to live independently. See how Launchpad can help you

Mobility and Accessibility for Children - National Information Resource

Mobility and Accessibility for Children provides a national information resource about the safe transportation of children with disability. Find out what resources are available