Safe, reliable help getting where you need to go, from medical appointments, work and study to shopping and social outings, with support to build your confidence travelling on your own.
NDIS Travel and Transport Assistance helps eligible participants access the community when disability makes independent travel difficult. Support can include assistance getting to appointments, work, education, shopping, social activities and other important destinations.
Whether you need someone to drive you, travel with you or help you learn a route on public transport, we plan your support around your needs, your destinations and the goals in your NDIS plan.
What’s included
How we help you get where you need to go
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Getting to Appointments & Everyday Places
Reliable transport for the trips that keep everyday life running. We can help you get to:
Medical and therapy appointments
Doctors, specialists, therapy sessions and other health appointments.
Shopping and errands
Grocery shopping, banking, the pharmacy and other everyday tasks.
Work, study and day programs
Getting to your job, TAFE or school, volunteering or regular programs.
Social and community outings
Visiting family and friends, community groups, sport and recreation.
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Travelling With a Support Worker
Depending on your support needs and NDIS plan, a support worker can travel with you and help:
Before you leave
Getting ready, checking the plan for the day and making sure you have what you need.
During the journey
Safe, supported travel, including help with mobility aids and getting in and out of the vehicle.
When you arrive
Assistance at your destination, such as checking in for an appointment or carrying shopping.
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Building Travel Independence
Where appropriate, we help you build the confidence and skills to travel more on your own:
Planning trips
Working out routes, timetables and how long each journey will take.
Using public transport
Practising trips on buses and trains together until you feel ready to go solo.
Navigating routes
Learning landmarks, stops and what to do if plans change along the way.
Who it’s for
Who is this support for?
People who can’t travel independently
Participants whose disability makes it difficult to drive or use public transport alone.
Getting to work, study or programs
Regular, reliable transport for the places you need to be each week.
Building travel confidence
Participants who want to learn to travel on their own, one route at a time.
Families and support coordinators
Referring on behalf of a participant? We’re happy to talk it through.
How it works
Getting started with travel support
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Get in touch
Call, email or send an enquiry. Participants, families, carers and support coordinators are all welcome.
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Tell us about your trips
Where you need to go, how often, and the support you need along the way.
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Plan your transport
We agree times, routes and support, and match you with a support worker.
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Travel with confidence
We check in regularly and adjust your support as your needs and goals change.
NDIS Travel and Transport Assistance helps eligible participants access the community when disability makes independent travel difficult. Support can include assistance getting to appointments, work, education, shopping, social activities and other important destinations.
What types of trips can Harissons Disability Care assist with?
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We can assist with travel to medical appointments, community activities, shopping, education, work, social outings and other destinations that support your everyday needs and NDIS goals.
Can a support worker travel with me?
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Yes. Depending on your support needs and NDIS plan, a support worker may accompany you during the journey and provide assistance before, during and after travel.
Can this service help me become more independent with travel?
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Yes. Where appropriate, support can help you build confidence with planning trips, using public transport, navigating routes and developing skills for greater independence in the community.
Is Travel and Transport Assistance funded by the NDIS?
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It depends on your individual NDIS plan and approved supports. Our team can help you understand whether travel and transport assistance may be available within your current funding.
Get in touch
Connect with us
Let us know how we can help. We’ll call you back to talk through your travel needs and next steps.
