Our transport services run throughout Canberra and support community members, including older adults and people living with disability, to get where they need to go with confidence. 

Whether you are heading to a medical appointment, running errands, visiting family and friends, or joining a CRCS social group, our friendly team can help make the journey easier. 

Who can access transport? 

CRCS Living Well transport services are available to community members across Canberra, including older adults and people living with disability. 

Our team can talk with you about your transport needs, eligibility, fees and availability. 

Some people may be able to access subsidised transport through programs such as the Commonwealth Home Support Program, also known as CHSP. 

CHSP support may be available for: 

• people aged 65 and over
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 and over.

You will need to register with My Aged Care and be assessed as needing community transport before we can provide CHSP-funded transport services. 

If you are not sure where to start, our Living Well team can talk you through the process and help you understand your options.

Why choose CRCS Living Well transport? 

When you choose CRCS Living Well transport, you are choosing a trusted, safe and supportive service that puts your wellbeing, independence and connection first. 

• Trusted local not-for-profit
  CRCS is a reputable local not-for-profit organisation that has supported the Canberra region since 1975. When you use our services, you are also supporting an organisation that gives back to the local community. 
• Friendly and experienced team
  You will be supported by friendly community transport drivers, employees, volunteers and Living Well team members who are experienced, welcoming and respectful. 
• Safe,familiar and reassuring
  Our employees and volunteers are carefully recruited and screened. Over time, you will get to know our drivers and the team, and they will get to know you, helping each trip feel familiar and supported. 
• Comfortable, recognisable vehicles
  We have comfortable CRCS cars available for individual trips, as well as a community bus for group activities and outings. Our vehicles display the CRCS logo, so they are easy to recognise when they arrive. 
• Flexible and reliable support
  We work with you to arrange convenient pick-up and drop-off times that suit your needs, availability and plans. 
• More than getting from A to B
  Transport can help you stay connected to everyday life, community activities and the people who matter to you. If you attend CRCS social groups, activities or outings, our transport service can also help you feel more connected to the CRCS community. 

How we can help 

Our friendly drivers can support you with transport to and from: 

• medical appointments
• shopping trips and errands
• visiting family and friends
• CRCS social groups and community activities
• social activities, events and meetings
• other local activities that support your wellbeing, independence and connection. 

Cars and community bus 

We have comfortable CRCS cars available for individual trips. 

We also have a community bus for group activities and outings, including some CRCS Living Well social groups and community activities. 

Our vehicles display the CRCS logo, so you can recognise them when they arrive.  

Service hours 

• Office opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, excluding public holidays.
• Transport service delivery hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm, excluding public holidays.
• Some trips may be available outside these hours by prior arrangement. 

Fees 

Fees depend on your eligibility, support arrangements and the type of transport you need. 

Some people may be eligible for subsidised transport through programs such as the Commonwealth Home Support Program. 

You can learn more about support and fees on our Commonwealth Home Support Program page, or contact our Living Well team to talk through your options.

 

Arrange your next trip 

Contact the Living Well intake team to learn more about fees, availability and how to book transport.

 

Living Well team
Call: (02) 6278 8124
Email: transport@crcs.com.au 

We look forward to helping you stay connected, independent and involved in your community. 

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