Community transport operators

Transport for NSW provides funding to community transport operators to provide services under three government programs.

Programs 

Commonwealth Home Support Program

The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) provides funding for older eligible individuals and is aimed at supporting individuals in staying independent and in their own home for longer. This funding is for the provision of community transport services via community transport providers. 

Assessment for eligibility to receive CHSP support is managed by My Aged Care.

Community Transport Program

The Community Transport Program (CTP) assists individuals who are transport disadvantaged owing to physical, social, cultural and / or geographic factors.  Individuals who do not qualify for other support programs may be eligible for community transport.

CTP is funded by the NSW Government and aims to address transport disadvantage at the local level via community transport organisations.

NSW Health’s Non-Government Organisations (NGO) Grants Program

NSW Health’s Non-Government Organisations (NGO) Grants Program supports the provision of non-emergency health-related transport programs that enhance access to health care by catering for the travel needs of people who are transport-disadvantaged. Transport for NSW administers the contract management of the NGO Grants Program (on behalf of NSW Health) for community transport organisations that hold a Community Transport Service Contract.

Community Transport Service Providers

Download a contact list of community transport service providers:

If you require access to Community Transport, find a local Community Transport Provider in your area.

These programs are administered by the Rural and Regional Service Delivery and Performance (RRSDP) branch. RRSDP can be contact by:

Resources

Trip Allocation & Booking Systems

Below is a list of resources our Community Transport Service Providers may find helpful:

Community transport operator checklist

Use this checklist to prepare for a new the new Community Transport Service contract. Note: This form doesn't need to be returned, it is for your records only.

Audit documents

Service contracts

Legislation (Acts and Regulations)

Relevant legislation to includes: 

Point to Point Transport

For further information please visit the Point to Point commissioner website.

Passenger Transport 

For further information please refer to the legislation website. 

    Service contracts

    Community Transport Service Contract documents are listed below and can be downloaded:

    Should you have any questions or require clarification regarding contract activity please contact us:

    Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grants Scheme (CPTIGS)

    Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grants Scheme (CPTIGS)

    The Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grants Scheme provides subsidies to support the construction or upgrade of bus stops in NSW.

    Transport for Aboriginal communities

    The Aboriginal Funeral Transport Program

    The Aboriginal Service Development Officer identifies transport issues that affect Aboriginal people, and provide advice and assistance.

    Transport Access Regional Partnerships (TARP) grants program

    Transport Access Regional Partnerships (TARP) grants program

    Providing funding for people who are affected by specific circumstances that leave them with limited or no access to private transport.

    Regional Area Managers

    Senior Managers

    Transport for NSW – Regional Community Partnering