Transport
It can be tough getting around if your mobility is limited in any way. There are several options for you to help you get to where you need to go. The Australian and state and territory governments subsidise some transport options.
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This section provides links to services and information on:
Discounts and help with buses, trains, light rail and ferries
Local trips provided by community groups
Subsidised taxi schemes and services in your area
Getting a drivers licence and disability parking permit
See also Health and wellbeing for information about transport services to get to and from health care.
Transport
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In this Area of Life we talk about transport.
It is important that everyone can get where they need to go.
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If you have a disability, you might be able to get support to use transport from:
- the Australian Government
- state and territory governments.
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This section has information about:
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Support and help to pay for public transport.
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Local trips provided by community groups.
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Types of taxis and rideshare services you can use.
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Getting your driver’s licence and using your own car.
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You can also visit the Health and wellbeing page for information about transport services to get to and from health care.
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Key supports
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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports people with disability.
If you want help with the NDIS, you can call them on 1800 800 110
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My Aged Care supports older people.
You can call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
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The Department of Veterans’ Affairs supports veterans. We call this department DVA.
A veteran is a person who served in the military.
If you want help from DVA, you can call them on 1800 555 524
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Medicare is a program that gives all Australians health care at no cost or low cost.
If you want help with Medicare, you can call them on 132 011
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Services Australia supports all Australians, including:
- families
- older people
- carers
- people looking for work.
If you want help from Services Australia, you can call them on 132 307
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The Carer Gateway supports families and carers who support another person.
You can call the Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737
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Head to Health can help you find information about mental health – for yourself or for someone you care about.
You can visit the Head to Health website for more information.
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Key National Supports
You can also find information about the main types of support available in Australia. These are:
