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Website accessibility

We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.

To meet this commitment, we are working towards meeting the accepted worldwide standard, Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2Opens in new tab.

Known issues

Downloadable documents

Documents on this website are presented as Portable Document Format (PDF) and/or accessible Microsoft Word (DOC). PDFs can be viewed in most browsers, or by using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader​.Opens in new tab A free Microsoft Word ViewerOpens in new tab is also available.

For technical and legal reasons, some documents cannot be provided in alternative formats. In such cases, contact details are provided for the supply of alternative formats.

Video and audio

Video and audio are used on this website. Where possible, transcripts are available for this content, to enable access for hearing-impaired visitors (as well as visitors without speakers or headphones).

Databases and online services

Some databases and online services accessed via this site do not meet current accessibility standards. We are working to address this. If you have difficulty accessing an online service or database, please contact us for assistance.​​

Text size

If you would like to increase the text size on this website, please use the zoom function on your browser.​

Request an alternative format

If you need help accessing our website or require information in an alternative format, please contact our customer service team by phone on 03 9658 9658 or via our contact form​Opens in new tab.

Access and inclusion policies

More information about our commitment to access and inclusion can be found in our Council Plan, Disability Access and Inclusion Plan and Inclusive Melbourne Strategy.

This website accessibility statement is current as of 2018.

our acknowledgement

  • Torres Strait Islander Flag
  • Aboriginal People Flag

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. 

 

We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.