All new users of the Melbourne Mobility Centre wishing to hire equipment will be requested to provide contact details and to produce proof of identity.
Prior booking of equipment is preferred in order to ensure the service meets demand.
Health Care and Veteran card holders will receive a 50 per cent reduction on equipment hire costs.
When hiring mobility equipment, please be sure to read Safety tips for wheelchairs and scooters to ensure your visit to Melbourne is a safe and enjoyable one.
Hire costs
The following equipment is available for hire from the Melbourne Mobility Centre.
| Equipment |
Cost |
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| Powered rear wheel drive electric wheelchair |
$28/ day or $3.50/ hour |
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| Powered 3-wheel electric scooters |
$28/ day or $3.50/ hour |
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| Powered 4-wheel electric scooters |
$28/ day or $3.50/ hour |
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| Manual adult wheelchairs |
$16/ day or $2/ hour |
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| Manual child Mobility Plus wheelchairs |
$16/day or $2/hour |
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| Lightweight walking frames |
$5/ day |
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| Aluminium forearm elbow crutches |
$5/ day ($50 cash deposit required)
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| Walking sticks |
$5/ day |
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| ID Cane |
$5/ day |
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| Children’s strollers |
$10/ day ($50 cash deposit required) |
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Other services available at the Melbourne Mobility Centre include:
- web access
- scooter battery recharge facilities
- TTY telephone
- deliveries and collections from hotels can be negotiated for a fee
- baby change facilities
- accessible toilet facilities
- free tea and coffee facilities.