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The Dax Centre

30 Royal Parade, Parkville

The Dax Centre is situated on the ground floor of the Melbourne Brain Centre at 30 Royal Parade in the Kenneth Myer Building, located on the University of Melbourne Parkville campus. 

The Dax Centre is wheelchair accessible.

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03 9349 2538

Tours

The Dax Centre welcomes individuals and groups. We provide tailored tours for teachers, students, professionals, and community groups.

Learn more about our programs here or to enquire about a group or tailored tour please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Travelling to Dax

By road

The Dax Centre is on the west side of Royal Parade, Melbourne near Grattan Street.

Metered parking is available on Royal Parade.

The Kenneth Myer Building has underground parking with fees of $12.50 for four hours or $25 all day to midnight.

There are accessible car parks in the undergroud carpark, with lift access to The Dax Centre on the ground floor.

Car drop offs can be made out the front of the Kenneth Myer Building, with ramp access through to The Dax Centre via the side or front entrance of the building.

Private Bus Parking is available at Wilson Hall, University of Melbourne.

Public transport

Take Number 19 Tram from Elizabeth Street, City and get off at Stop 11.

The Dax Centre is immediately across Royal Parade from the tram stop.

When you are at The Dax Centre:

Please enter The Dax Centre from Genetics Lane. You access Genetic Lane from Royal Parade, walk down Genetics Lane (alongside the Kenneth Myer Building away) and you will find The Dax Centre entry on your right.

Cloaking facilities will not be available so please do not bring large items of luggage with you.

Please check with staff before taking photographs of the artwork.

We are committed to providing a safe environment for our visitors, staff and volunteers

We encourage you to use the hand-sanitiser provided on arrival.

Cleaning of shared spaces is undertaken daily.

All Staff and Volunteers are trained in maintaining health and hygiene protocols.

We will continue to be guided by the Victorian Government’s health guidelines and will provide updates to this.

THE DAX CENTRE

30 Royal Parade
Kenneth Myer Building
Parkville Vic 3010
+61 3 9349 2538 

OPENING HOURS

Wednesday to Friday
11.00am to 3.30pm

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The Dax Centre acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional custodians of the land on which it operates. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and value the rich history, unbroken culture and ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to country. The Dax Centre values diversity. We are committed to proving a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

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SANE is a public company limited by guarantee and registered tax-exempt charity with DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status.

Charity ABN 92 006 533 606. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. SANE, PO Box 1226, Carlton VIC 3053.