Accessibility for people with disability has been improved in the City of Melton following the completion of a port-able Changing Place facility, dubbed the Melton Marveloo.

Minister for Disability visited the Melton Operations Centre today to tour the new, portable Marveloo Changing Places facility which will be used for events across the City of Melton including Djerriwarrh Festival, Carols by Can-dlelight and FlavourFest.

The Marveloo is a ‘go anywhere’ facility, meaning it can be transported to support events or activities, regardless of their location, and is complemented by four permanent Changing Places located across Melton, including at Melton Waves and Leisure Centre, Melton Library and Learning Hub, Cobblebank Stadium, and the Caroline Spring Leisure Centre.

The Labor Government has delivered 139 Changing Places facilities - the largest network in Australia – accessible to 382,000 Victorians with high support needs and their families and carers.

Changing Places are larger than standard accessible toilets with extra features such as a tracking hoist and addi-tional space for two or more carers to support a person with high support needs to use a bathroom safely and with dignity.

In June 2023, Melton City Council received a Changing Places funding grant of $180,000 from the Labor Government to build the portable Marveloo.

For more information and to find a Changing Places facility near you visit changingplaces.org.au.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Disability Lizzie Blandthorn

“We’re proud to support the Melton Marveloo, which is essential in helping the one in six Victorians living with disability to access public spaces and community events safely and with dignity.”

Quote attributable to Member for Melton Steve McGhie

“The Marveloo has increased Melton City Council’s capacity to provide accessible facilities and promote opportuni-ties to further increase participation for people with disability and their carers in social and physical activities.”

Quotes attributable to Melton City Council Mayor Kathy Majdlik

“We welcome the Victorian Government’s investment which provides us with a mobile go anywhere facility for peo-ple who cannot use a standard accessible toilet. The Marveloo is a welcomed addition for our community which will be beneficial for many years to come.”