Transport
Individual Transport
Safe, reliable door-to-door transport to help you get where you need to go.
St George Community provides individual transport for people who may have difficulty using public transport due to age, disability or health conditions. Our friendly drivers collect you from your home, take you to your destination and return you safely afterwards.
Transport can be used for essential trips including medical appointments, shopping, personal errands and community activities, helping you stay independent and connected.
Individual transport may be accessed through a range of funding programs including My Aged Care, NDIS and Home Care Packages, or it can be privately funded.
The sections below explain funding options available for Individual Transport:
My Aged Care
Subsidised transport for eligible older people.
Clients registered with My Aged Care may be able to access transport through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).
Our door-to-door service helps older people attend medical appointments, shopping trips and essential errands when other transport options are difficult to access.
NDIS
Flexible transport supports for NDIS participants.
St George Community is a Registered NDIS provider and can provide transport and community access supports for eligible participants.
Our services can help you attend appointments, access the community, participate in social activities or travel to work or study.
Home Care Package
Transport arranged through your Home Care Package provider.
If you receive a Home Care Package, transport services may be arranged through your provider.
This can include trips to appointments, shopping, social outings and other important activities.
Short-term Assistance
Transport support when you temporarily need extra help.
Short-term transport may be available if you need assistance getting to appointments or essential activities.
This may include recovery from illness, surgery or temporary mobility challenges.
Private Clients
Private transport when funding is not applicable.
Private bookings are available for people who are not eligible for government-funded programs.
Our door-to-door service can assist with medical appointments, shopping and personal errands.
Bus Hire
Group transport for community outings, events and organised activities.
St George Community provides bus hire for community groups, clubs and organisations across the St George area. Our vehicles are ideal for excursions, events and community activities.
Bus hire includes a professional driver and can be arranged on a one-off basis or as a regular service depending on your needs.
Vehicle hire may be subsidised for eligible community transport clients, or booked privately at standard hire rates. Details of both options are outlined below.
Subsidised Vehicle Hire
If the clients travelling in the vehicle are registered with St George Community under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) or the Community Transport Program (CTP), subsidised vehicle hire rates may apply.
The hire fee is calculated at a rate per kilometre, plus an hourly rate for the driver’s services.
- We will ask you to provide a list of the clients travelling with us.
- Vehicle hire can be arranged on an ad hoc basis or on a recurring schedule.
- Bookings are available 7 days per week.
Please contact our office to receive a quote or confirm a booking.
Private Vehicle Hire
Private vehicle hire is available for groups who are not eligible for subsidised transport programs.
Private hire is calculated at a rate per kilometre travelled, plus an hourly rate for the driver’s services.
- Vehicle hire can be arranged on an ad hoc basis or on a recurring schedule.
- Bookings are available 7 days per week.
To receive a quote or confirm a booking, please call our office on 9585 3000.
Shopping Trips
Regular shopping trips to help you stay independent and connected.
Roselands Shopping Centre
Westfield Eastgardens.
Southgate Shopping Centre
Rockdale Shopping Plaza
Menai Marketplace
St George Community offers regular shopping trips to local shopping centres for clients who may find it difficult to travel independently.
Our shopping buses collect clients from home, take them to the shopping centre and return them home once their shopping is complete.
Clients may bring up to four shopping bags, with a maximum weight of 4kg per bag.
Shopping trips are a great opportunity to complete essential errands while enjoying a social outing with other members of the community.
Bingo Bus
A fun and social outing for bingo enthusiasts.
Our Bingo Bus provides transport for clients who enjoy attending local bingo sessions.
Clients are collected from home, taken to the bingo venue and returned home afterwards, making it easy to enjoy the outing without worrying about transport.
The Bingo Bus is a popular social activity and a great way to stay connected with friends and the community.
Travelling with a Carer
Carers are welcome to travel with clients when additional support is needed.
If a client requires assistance during their journey, a carer or support person may travel with them.
Our team will work with you to ensure transport arrangements are safe and comfortable for both the client and their carer.
Please let our staff know at the time of booking if a carer will be travelling so we can make the appropriate arrangements.
Our Fleet
A modern, well-maintained fleet designed for safe and comfortable travel.
St George Community operates a range of cars, minibuses and larger buses to support transport services across the St George area.
Safety is one of our core values. Our vehicles are regularly maintained and equipped with modern safety technology to ensure clients travel comfortably and securely.
St George Community is accredited under NSW Point to Point transport legislation and meets strict safety standards for:
- Vehicle maintenance and repairs
- Annual safety inspections
- Implementation of a Safety Management System
- Vehicle insurance and compliance requirements
- Wheelchair accessible transport services
- Professional, qualified drivers
