Disabled parking permits are available in two categories and are issued based on the applicant's need for assistance.

Category One

Issued to residents with a significant intellectual or ambulatory (walking) disability. This permit allows you to park in a disabled persons' parking bay or to park in an ordinary parking bay for twice the specified time (upon payment of parking fee, if applicable)

Category Two

These permits are issued to people who require rest breaks when walking or have a short term disability (eg broken leg, etc). The permit allows you to park in an ordinary parking bay for twice the specified time (upon payment of parking fee, if applicable), it does not allow you to park in a disabled persons' parking bay.

Eligibility

Your doctor will give you advice on whether you are eligible for either permit.

How to Apply

Application forms are available at all of Council's customer service centres or download an application (PDF 142kb);.
Please ensure your doctor completes and signs the second part (back) of the form before you lodge it at any of our customer service centres.

Permit Renewal

A permit is automatically cancelled after the expiry date and may be cancelled at any time for wilful misuse or breach of the conditions of use (copy of conditions is provided upon issuing of permit).

Category One permits are issued for a three year period, at the end of this time a new application, completed and signed by your doctor, will be required.

Temporary permits (Category Two) are issued for up to six months, a further medical certificate will be required to extend the permit.

Travelling Interstate

Permits are recognised throughout Australia however parking concessions may be different in other States/Territories therefore you should check conditions before travelling. A brochure giving details on interstate schemes is available from Council's customer service centres.