Campus access and parking
Deakin is committed to providing accessible campuses and facilities for all users, including people with disabilities.
Campus access
Wheelchair access is available to the majority of buildings on all campuses. Mobility scooter access is also available at most access points on campus. However a wheelchair access point does not guarantee mobility scooter access. Access is restricted in some areas due to the steepness of external paths but there are accessible routes at all campuses. Most buildings are equipped with lifts, accessible toilets and some automatic doors.
We are continuing to work on improving the accessibility of facilities.
Parking
All campuses have accessible parking spaces to support students, staff, and visitors who have a valid accessible parking permit issued for their use.
Category 1 Disabled Persons Parking Permits are no longer issued. New permits are issued as Australian Disability Parking Permits. Category 1 Disabled Persons Parking Permits and Australian Disability Parking Permits are valid until expiry. Valid permits must be displayed clearly and a Deakin parking permit is not required. If an accessible parking space is unavailable, vehicles displaying a valid permit may also park in orange or white bays, and a Deakin parking permit is not required.
Category 2 Disabled Persons Parking Permits are no longer issued. New permits are issued as Victorian Double Time Accessible Parking Permits. Category 2 Disabled Persons Parking Permits and Victorian Double Time Accessible Parking Permits and are valid until expiry. Permit holders are not permitted to park in accessible parking bays however vehicles displaying a valid permit are permitted to park in a General white bay for double the duration of their paid parking.
If you have a temporary medical condition you can apply for a Temporary Accessible Parking Authority supported by a medical certificate or letter from a doctor or specialist. A Temporary Accessible Parking Authority must be clearly displayed on the dashboard of a vehicle parked in an accessible bay and is valid for the dates indicated. Email parking@deakin.edu.au to find out how to apply.
View parking information for your campus.
Campus maps
It's easy to locate accessible parking, accessible toilets and lifts on our campus maps. Maps can be downloaded from the below webpages:
Accessible residential accommodation
Wheelchair accessible student accommodation is available at our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Melbourne Burwood Campus and Warrnambool Campus.