Carestreams support offers NDIS transport support in Canberra, helping participants with mobility challenges travel safely and confidently. Whether it’s getting to appointments, school, work, or community events, our accessible and dependable transport services are designed to support comfortable and stress-free travel.
We recognise how important reliable transport is for independence and daily participation. Our qualified support staff can also help participants gain the skills and confidence needed to use public transport, enabling them to move around their community more independently.

Our focus is on empowering NDIS participants by improving access to education, employment, healthcare, and social activities, while ensuring every journey is safe, respectful, and comfortable throughout their NDIS experience.

THE PACKAGE FOR TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL ASSISTANCE

Under the NDIS, travel and transport assistance, we supports participants to move safely and access everyday activities when disability makes independent travel difficult. What’s included depends on the participant’s plan and goals, but commonly covers the following:

🚗 Transport to Essential Activities
Medical and therapy appointments,
School, TAFE, university, or training
Work or employment-related activities
Community, social, and recreational activities
Shopping and daily errands (when linked to goals)

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Support Worker Assistance
A support worker to drive or accompany the participant
Help with getting in and out of vehicles
Assistance during the trip to ensure safety and comfort

🚌 Public Transport Training
We support participants to learn how to use buses, light rail, or trains
Trip planning, route practice, and safety awareness
Building confidence and independence when travelling alone

♿ Accessible Transport Options
Wheelchair-accessible vehicles (if required)
Modified vehicles or specialised transport services

💰 Transport Funding (Plan-Based)
Depending on the plan, funding may include:
Provider-delivered transport (through support workers)
Transport allowance payments for participants who can’t use public transport independently
Support under Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life or Social Participation

🎯 Goal-Focused Support
Carestreams support Transport assistance is reasonable and linked to NDIS goals, such as:
Increasing independence
Accessing education or employment
Participating in the communication