Accessible Parking

The new Accessible Parking Permit (APP) scheme is available via accessibleparking.vic.gov.au. Current Pyrenees Shire Council permits issued prior to May 1, 2021, will remain valid until their original expiration date.  

The APP scheme and online service provide significant improvements in the administration and enforcement of disability parking.

What’s changing?

The APP scheme aligns with the national Australian Disability Permit Scheme (ADPS) and provides for a consistent process and permit across Victoria.

Many improvements have been made, including:

•    making sure the eligibility criteria for a permit is consistent across the state,

•    allowing occupational therapists to complete assessments, in addition to GPs,

•    introducing a permanent disability classification, so many will no longer have to return for reassessment,

•    increasing the permit length from three years to five years for individuals,

•    providing temporary permits for 6, 12 or 24 months, and

•    a new single permit design to be used across the state.

For more information on the coming changes to disability parking visit vicroads.vic.gov.au/app

Applying online for Accessible Parking Permits

To apply for a permit, renew an existing permit, or replace a damage, lost or stolen permit, applicants should:

1.   Start your application online at Accessible Parking Permits - APP

2.    You’ll receive an application reference number via SMS

3.    Take your reference number to your GP or occupational therapist

4.    Your GP or occupational therapist will complete an online functional assessment and submit your application

5.    Your local council will review the application

6.    If your application is successful, you’ll receive your permit in the mail

If you're applying on behalf of an organisation, please use the organisation application at Accessible Parking Permits - APP.

Please call Council's Customer Service on 1300 797 363 (1300 PYRENEES) team if you need help. Staff at the Beaufort office, Beaufort Community Resource Centre and Avoca Information Centre can help you with completing the online application.

Some key points to remember

  • You can only have one permit
  • You can choose to have your application outcome mailed to your residential address or picked up from your local Council
  • If you are replacing a lost, stolen or damaged permit you are required to provide proof of identity and a statutory declaration or a police report before you can collect your permit. Replacement permits must be picked up from Council.

 

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