Accessible parking permits

Three different parking permits are issued under the new APP Scheme:

• An Australian Disability Parking (ADP) Permit – formerly the Category 1 Blue disabled permit
• A Double Time (DT) Permit – formerly the Category 2 Green Permit
• An ADP Organisation Permit – formerly Blue organisation permit.

To apply for a permit or renew an existing permit, applicants should:

1. Start an application online at Accessible Parking Victoria
2. The applicant will receive an application reference number via SMS*
3. Applicant then takes reference number to their GP or occupational therapist
4. GP or occupational therapist will complete an online assessment and submit the application
5. Local council will review the application
6. If an application is successful, the applicant will receive their permit in the mail.

* Online applications are strongly encouraged, as will provide a faster outcome. Council's customer service staff are available to assist with this process if applicants are having trouble. A paper-based version of the application is also available for those who do not have access to a mobile phone or the internet.

To replace your permit, applicants should:

1. Start an application online at Accessible Parking Victoria
2. The applicant will receive an application reference number via SMS*
3. Local council will review the application
4. All replacement permits will need to be collected from a Council office.

Before you can collect your permit, you will be required to provide proof of identity and the following appropriate supporting documentation:

1. the damaged permit (if replacing)
2. a statutory declaration for a lost permit
3. a statutory declaration or a police report for a stolen permit.

* Online applications are strongly encouraged, as will provide a faster outcome. Council's customer service staff are available to assist with this process if applicants are having trouble. A paper-based version of the application is also available for those who do not have access to a mobile phone or the internet.

1. The applicant will start their application online at Accessible Parking Victoria
2. They will receive an application reference via SMS*
3. The applicant will provide you with their application reference
4. You will then complete an online assessment and submit to council*
5. Local council will review the application
6. If the application is successful, the applicant will receive the permit in the mail.

* Online applications are strongly encouraged, as will provide a faster outcome. Council’s customer service staff are available to assist with this process if applicants are having trouble. A paper-based version of the application is also available for those who do not have access to a mobile phone or the internet.

1. Start your application online at Accessible Parking Victoria
2. You will receive an application reference number via SMS and email*
3. Your local council will review the application
4. If your application is successful, you’ll pick up your permit(s) from Council.

The new APP Scheme and online service provides significant improvements in the administration and enforcement of disability parking in the Macedon Ranges Shire, freeing up parking bays for the people who really need them.

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.