Victoria’s residents are rallying to oppose Australia Post’s decision to shut down essential post office services, with recent closures in Glenroy, Prahran, St Kilda, and Richmond sparking outrage.
The community is mobilising to demand the reversal of these decisions, which are particularly devastating for elderly residents, people with disabilities, and those without reliable internet access.
WHY WE'RE FIGHTING FOR OUR POST OFFICES
Post offices aren’t just places to send and receive mail—they are vital community hubs, offering accessible services to people who depend on them the most.
In neighbourhoods like Prahran and South Yarra, where public housing developments such as the Homes Victoria ‘Big Build’ are underway, post offices serve as lifelines for people with disabilities, single-parent families, and other marginalised groups.
Here’s what’s at stake:
- Accessibility: Many residents rely on local services due to limited mobility, lack of car ownership, or inaccessible public transport options.
- Convenience: Post offices allow people to combine tasks such as paying bills, mailing parcels, and shopping—all in one accessible location.
- Community: Removing these essential services erodes the sense of community and convenience that makes areas like Chapel Street, Glenroy and Richmond vibrant and livable.
COMMUNITY VOICES
“This closure disproportionately affects residents in public housing who rely on face-to-face services. Australia Post needs to prioritise marginalised communities before sacrificing accessibility for cost-cutting.”
— Ana Rufatt-Ruiz, President, South Yarra Public Housing Tenants Association
“This closure undermines accessible services and threatens the community’s wellbeing. Australia Post must adhere to the Disability Discrimination Act, which mandates public services be accessible to all.”
— Mike Scott, Former Deputy Mayor of Stonnington