Accessible

Accessible accommodation

We offer accessible accommodation options at both Clayton and Peninsula campuses, with features designed to support a range of accessibility and mobility needs.

Accessibility features vary between residences and rooms. If you have specific requirements, tell us when you apply so we can work with you to identify a suitable accommodation option.

Clayton campus

The Clayton Residential Village offers several accessible rooms, including one with a private bathroom. Accessible rooms are approximately 13–17 sqm and are larger than standard Residential Village bedrooms, providing additional space for ease of movement.
Around the building
- Ramp access
- Accessible laundry facilities nearby
- Kitchen facilities nearby
In accessible rooms
- Entry door: 925 mm wide
- Desk height: 842 mm
- Bathroom: 6.69 sqm
- Wide shower and bathroom area
- Rails in bathroom and toilet
- Emergency alert button in bathroom
View a sample accessible room floor plan.
The Clayton Urban Community has more than 50 accessible studio apartments. At approximately 30 sqm, they are around 50% larger than a standard studio apartment and provide additional space for mobility and accessibility.
Entrances, communal areas, floor lounges and lifts throughout the Urban Community Halls have also been designed to support easier movement.
Around the building
- Ramps
- Lifts
- Wider access doors
- Automatic opening doors in some halls
Inside accessible apartments
- Entry door: 980 mm wide
- Kitchen bench height: 900 mm
- Desk height: 850 mm
- Combination washer/dryer: 840 mm high
- Bathroom: 6.28 sqm
- Wide shower and bathroom area
- Rails in bathroom and toilet
- Visual evacuation lights and speaker
View a sample accessible apartment floor plan

Peninsula campus

The Peninsula Residential Village offers accessible accommodation in the Student Village and at Samada Street, with different options depending on your needs.
Student Village
Student Village includes a shared house designed with accessibility in mind, including a dual-bench kitchen. Accessible pathways connecting the residence with classrooms and key facilities across Peninsula campus.
This option may suit students looking for an accessible home within a shared residential environment.
Samada Street
One Samada Street residence offers extensive accessibility features and generous personal space, providing a more independent living option.
Around the residence
- Ramp access
- Laundry facilities
Inside the residence
- Lower cooktop and sink
- Kitchen bench height: 860 mm
- Desk height: 760 mm
- Bathroom: 11.16 sqm
- Wide shower and bathroom area
- Rails in bathroom and toilet
Gillies Hall includes five accessible studio apartments.
These apartments are larger than standard studio apartments, providing additional space to support a range of mobility and accessibility requirements.
Around the building
- Ramp access
- Laundry facilities within the building
- Automatic building entry door
- Automatic doors to communal spaces
Inside accessible apartments
- Entry door: 900 mm wide
- Kitchen bench height: 850 mm
- Desk height: 870 mm
- Bathroom: 6.75 sqm
- Wide shower and bathroom area
- Rails in bathroom and toilet
- Visual evacuation lights and speaker
View a sample accessible apartment floor plan

Tell us what you need when you apply

If you require particular accessibility features, let us know when you submit your accommodation application. Supporting documentation may be requested to help us understand your requirements and identify suitable accommodation.

Need help finding the right option?

If you're unsure which accommodation may best suit your requirements, contact us to discuss your options.

You can also contact Disability Support Services for information about disability support and adjustments available while studying at Monash.

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