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The home of safe child transport

We’re driving research and development to advance the rights of children with disabilities and medical conditions to safe transport

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With you on every journey

Our work gives families the information and support they need to ensure their child can travel safely and comfortably on our roads.

This website provides trustworthy information and resources, developed over many years through collaboration and research. The lived experience of families is at the heart of our work, and as you explore our website you will meet some of these families.

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Access trustworthy information and resources

We rapidly translate our research into information, resources and training to help health professionals in their important role supporting families with their children's vehicle transport needs. Resources include a national product register, policies, information about road laws and standards, and FAQs for parents and allied health professionals.

Explore MACA's resources

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services

Project partners

Learn more about Friends of MACA, whose valuable contributions also help us work towards our vision every day.

MACA's project partners include Britax, Curtin University, Neura, Vicroads & the Transport Accident Commision
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We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of all lands, past, present & future. Honouring all Elders and nurturing all young people.