You're invited to celebrate the launch of the Melbourne Disability Institute. 

Established by the University of Melbourne, the Melbourne Disability Institute (MDI) is building evidence for transformation by facilitating interdisciplinary research to improve the lives of people with disability, carers and families.

Ms Karni Liddell, Paralympian and NDIS Ambassador is delivering the keynote address about choice, control and the wellbeing of people with disabilities.

Honorary Enterprise Professor Maxine McKew is the MC and Professor Glyn Davis AC, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, will officially launch the Melbourne Disability Institute.

This is a free event, please RSVP for catering purposes.

Speakers

• Professor Glyn Davis AC, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne
• Professor Bruce Bonyhady AM, Enterprise Professor, Disability Economics and Director, MDI
• Professor Anne Kavanagh, Chair in Disability and Health and Academic Director, Melbourne Disability Institute
• Ms Karni Liddell, Olympian, Disability Specialist, Educator
• Professor Maxine McKew, Honorary Enterprise Professor, Melbourne Graduate School of Education

We look forward to sharing the MDI vision with you and celebrating the launch of this exciting new initiative.

Accessibility

• There will be live captioning of the event and Auslan interpreters.
• The auditorium is equipped with a hearing loop.
• For specific seating or access requirements, please call us on 03 8344 5937 or email us: md-i@unimelb.edu.au

Public Transport

You can catch the Number 19 tram from Elizabeth Street in the city, or along Sydney Road if you are coming from the North.

There are accessible tram stops at Stop 10 and Stop 11. There are buses available as well, please refer to the Journey Planner link below to find the route that suits you best.

• Route 19 Tram Timetables are available here: https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/route/view/725/
• Public Transport Victoria's Journey Planner is available here: https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey

Parking

The most convenient car park is available in the basement car-park of the venue. The entrance to the Melbourne Brain Centre is on Royal Parade in Parkville. There are accessible car parks in the basement.

Metro Tunnel Works

Please note that Grattan Street is closed between Royal Parade and Swanston Street due to the construction of the Metro Tunnell and the new Parkville Station.

Contact us

You can reach us by phone (03) 8344 5937 or email  md-i@unimelb.edu.au

Thanks to our venue partners

Melbourne Neuroscience Institute and The Dax Centre.