The event will be held on Wurundjeri land in City of Melbourne at the State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville.
The address is: 10 Brens Drive, Parkville, Melbourne, VIC 3052.
You may see the venue called ‘State Netball Hockey Centre’ or ‘Melbourne Sports Centres - Parkville’. This is the same venue.
Getting to the 2023 Toyota Wheelchair AFL National Championship
We encourage everyone to come to the festival by public transport, if possible.
Plan your trip with Public Transport Victoria (PTV)
Information about public transport accessibility
Recommended routes – train and bus
There are two routes we recommend.
Option 1 – Train
From Flinders Street Station. Take the train towards Upfield, which generally departs from Platform 5. Exit the train at Royal Park Railway Station – this will be approximately 7 stops on the train.
From Royal Park Railway Station, the walking distance to the venue is approximately 450 metres. Exit the station along Poplar Road walking towards the car park of Melbourne Zoo following the path between the tram tracks and brick wall of the zoo. This part has both a steep decline and incline (for those that wish to eliminate this section, please refer to Option 2 – Train and Tram).
Approximately 400 metres along this track the venue will become visible on the right. There is a safe spot to turn right across the tram tracks at the stop marked Stop 25 next to the venue. From here you will enter the rear car park of the State Netball Hockey Centre with an entrance nearby.
Option 2 – Train and Tram
From Flinders Street Station. Take the train towards Mernda, which regularly departs from Platform 1. Exit the train at Flagstaff Station – this will be approximately 2 stops on the train.
From outside Flagstaff Station, walk about 50 metres to Flagstaff Railway Station/William St Tram Stop 7. Enter the tram heading towards Bell St/Melville Rd. An accessible ramp is available at this stop upon request. Exit the tram at Stop 25 – State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park – this will take approximately 9 stops on the tram. As you exit the tram, the venue will be visible. From here you will enter the rear car park of the State Netball Hockey Centre with an entrance nearby.
Travelling by car
You can park at the venue car park. There is an allocation of disabled parking available.
Accessibility Information
State Netball Hockey Centre is accessible.
There is a lift to access all levels of the venue. For the show court, there is accessible seating available.
Social Story
Disability Sports Australia and AFL have partnered with Access Ability Australia to visitors with a Social Story for this event.
This Social Story is still being created.
Please click here or the following link to access the Social Story from last year’s event.
Bathrooms
Bathroom way finding is still being created. This will be made soon.
All the facility, event volunteers and staff will have maps and can show you where to find the accessible bathroom.
Service animals
Are you bringing your service animal to the event?
Stop by reception and the main court entrance and we’ll have a bowl of water ready for them.
Accessible Public Transport
Don’t drive? Don’t let that stop you! This year we’ve made it easier to get to the 2023 Toyota Wheelchair AFL National Championship by public transport. Read on for all the links to useful information to help you get mobile.
Plan your trip with Public Transport Victoria: Accessible public transport from PTV.
Read our ‘recommended routes’ section above for the best public transport options to the event.
Accessibility in City of Melbourne
City of Melbourne is National Relay Service (NRS) friendly. If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can access the following services through NRS:
TTY users: 133 677
Internet Relay users: relayservice.com.au
Once connected to the NRS, ask to be transferred to the Disability Inclusion Team on 0438 277 428.
Telephone the Speak and Listen Relay Service: 1300 555 727 (if you use a regular handset but sometimes find it difficult for others to understand you).
Travellers Aid
If you are coming to Nationals by train, you may pass through either Flinders Street Station or Southern Cross Station. Travellers Aid operates at both stations, offering a range of services, including mobility equipment, fully accessible bathrooms with adult-change facilities and ceiling hoist, rest area with showers, towel hire, and baby-change facilities. For more information, visit their website, Travellers Aid.
For more information about the 2023 Toyota Wheelchair AFL National Championship, please click here.