Transport is a crucial support for people with disabilities as it enables them to access various services and helps them to have an active community life. Access to transport helps them live independently and engage in activities that build their skills and boost their morale. A range of support options like activity-based transport as well as general and specialised transport is available through the NDIS to assist the participants with their transport needs. NDIS transport support is designed to accommodate the individual needs of each participant after taking their disability and preferred activities into consideration.

General and Specialised Transport

Participants who need transportation to an activity that is not included in a service like going to work or school and to services provided by another organisation than the one providing transport support is referred to as General Transport. Contrary to other services, general and specialised transport is offered as a stand-alone service, and their costs must be included as a distinct line item in the participant’s Core Supports budget.

Activity-based Transport

Activity-based transport refers to transportation that is part of another approved service within the core or capacity-building budget. The support worker driving the participant to the activity is going to provide support to the participant throughout the duration of the activity. Unlike General Transport support which can be delivered to only one participant at a time, activity-based transport can involve a group of participants. The cost of activity-based transport is automatically calculated based on the time and distance spent travelling during the delivery of the service. Group rates are applicable in case more than one participant is involved.

Aastha Community Services(ACS) provide safe and convenient transport support to participants and help them engage in the activities of their choice. Contact us today to know more about NDIS Transport Supports.