Half of the tram lines in Melbourne are not serviced with wheelchair-accessible trams at all. On the other hand, the Route 19 tram near Mr Astourian's house runs mostly accessible low floor trams ...
The City Circle Tram is a must-do. For one, it gives you a nice overview of Melbourne's top tourist attractions. More importantly, it's free. Just look for a burgundy and cream tram and hop right on.