Important Notice for Medical Practitioners
To be eligible for this program, the applicant must have a severe disability that significantly impairs their mobility and ability to travel safely and independently on public transport.
Please note: Conditions classified as mild or moderate do not meet the eligibility criteria.
Who is the MPTP for?
The MPTP assists Victorians who are prevented from independently using public transport because of a severe and permanent disability. People are only eligible for the MPTP if their disability is:
- Permanent – for the term of a person’s life and not expected to improve
- Severe – of a type that severely limits mobility and safe and independent travel on public transport; not mild or moderate.
Applying for a child under two years old? Contact your healthcare provider, Medicare, or Centrelink to discuss your options.
Factors which cannot be taken into consideration in determining eligibility include:
- A person’s age
- Lack of available transport
- Eligibility to hold a driver licence
Please ensure that all sections of the form are completed to prevent the application being returned to you and delaying the processing of the application.
Your complete answers to the questions are critical in the assessment of the applicant’s eligibility.