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Celebrated gumleaf performer enjoys free, accessible services

Celebrated gumleaf performer enjoys free, accessible services

Like the musical instrument he's become famous for, gum leaf performer Uncle Herb Patten discovered Travellers Aid by accident.  Passing through Flinders St Station on his way to busk in Melbourne’s CBD, Uncle Herb noticed someone in a wheelchair headed through a...

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Easing pain points in everyday journeys

Easing pain points in everyday journeys

We work with transport providers to offer support and assistance to passengers during public transport disruptions.  With an increase in upgrades and service works throughout the public transport system, providers are keen to minimise the disruption for passengers. As...

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Service user experience guides website accessibility

Service user experience guides website accessibility

From service user to accessibility consultant. How Lauren is helping us create a more user-friendly website After years of using our services to stay connected with family, work and study, Lauren is now using her professional and lived experience to help Travellers...

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A remarkable story

A remarkable story

We recently had a chat with a longtime supporter of Travellers Aid, philanthropist, avid reader, and author Pamella Wells.   Listening to Pamela talk about the life she and her late husband Rod shared was inspiring with lots of twists and turns, travel and adventure....

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An update on our Ballarat service hub

An update on our Ballarat service hub

Although Travellers Aid services in Ballarat have only been operating for a short time, we are seeing our presence having a significant impact on the experience of the travelling public traversing through Ballarat Station.  As of April 2023, Travellers Aid Ballarat...

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Travellers Voice Spring Edition 2023

Travellers Voice Spring Edition 2023

Your support enables our growth.A message from Travellers Aid CEO, Elias Lebbos. As we move into the season of renewal, I reflect on how our new growth is built on deep and enduring roots.   It is through your perennial support that Travellers Aid can keep delivering...

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Transport accessibility tips for independent Melbourne travellers

Transport accessibility tips for independent Melbourne travellers

Are you a young adult with disability planning your first solo trip to the city? Our public transport support services guide will help you plan your visit and find help if you need it. You understand your transport accessibility needs best Plan ahead for a stress-free...

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Experiential training builds disability awareness

Experiential training builds disability awareness

Inclusion comes from awareness. And one of the best ways to build awareness is to give people a taste of the lived experience of those with disability. Travelers Aid’s experiential disability awareness training helps event organisers, tourism and hospitality venues,...

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Volunteer Week 15–21 May

Volunteer Week 15–21 May

We love celebrating our volunteers. And with your generous support, we have recruited and trained more volunteers to provide access and inclusion services at events. Ensuring our volunteers have the skills and experience needed to best assist you takes time and money....

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