Getting there

Transport & travel

Safe, reliable transport to the places that matter — appointments, work, study, and the people you love. With drivers and support workers who turn up on time and know your routine.

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A driver assists a person in a wheelchair onto a van's wheelchair lift

What’s included

The supports under this service

We tailor the mix to you, but here’s what this service typically covers. Each maps to an NDIS support category your plan may fund.

Getting where you need to be

Door-to-door transport to medical appointments, work, study, shopping and the social activities that keep you connected.

Support while you travel

A familiar support worker can travel with you — helping you feel safe, settled and confident from your front door to your destination.

Travel training

Build the skills and confidence to travel more independently, from planning a route to catching public transport at your own pace.

Accessible vehicles

Comfortable, well-maintained and wheelchair-accessible vehicles, with drivers who understand how to support you safely.

How it’s funded

Where this sits in your NDIS plan

Transport support is generally funded under Core Supports — Transport, which can help cover the cost of getting to and from the activities in your plan. Activity-based transport and travel training may also be funded depending on your goals.

Not sure what your plan covers? We'll happily help you read through it and work out what's possible — no obligation. Whether your plan is self-managed, plan-managed or NDIA-managed, we'll fit in with how you like things organised.

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Quick funding facts

This support typically draws from:

Core · Transport Activity transport Travel training

Works with all three management types:

Self-managed Plan-managed NDIA-managed

Common questions

Transport & travel FAQs

Do you travel outside Wheelers Hill?

Yes. We're based in Wheelers Hill and support participants right across Victoria. Tell us where you need to go and we'll let you know how we can help.

Can the same support worker come with me each time?

Wherever we can, yes. We match you with a small, consistent team so the person travelling with you is someone you know and trust.

What if I want to learn to travel on my own?

That's something we love helping with. Through travel training, we'll go at your pace — building confidence step by step until you feel ready to do it yourself.

How do I get started?

Just reach out with a little about where you need to go and your situation. We'll get back to you within two business days — no obligation.

Accessible ways to reach us

There’s more than one way to reach Skilled Care Options Australia. Choose whatever works best for you — however you get in touch, a real person will respond within two business days.

Call us
+61 410 659 688 — talk to a real person. We answer or return calls within two business days.
Email us
contact@skilledcareoptions.com.au
Ask for an interpreter
Prefer another language? Call TIS National on 131 450 and ask them to connect you to Skilled Care Options Australia. It’s free for you to use.
National Relay Service
If you are deaf or find it hard to hear or speak on the phone, contact us through the National Relay Service on 133 677, then ask for +61 410 659 688.
Easy Read
Prefer simple words and pictures? Read our Easy Read guide to starting with us.

You don’t have to do this on your own. A family member, friend, advocate or support coordinator is welcome to contact us on your behalf.

Need a reliable way to get around?

Tell us a little about where you'd like to go and we'll get back to you within two business days — no obligation.

Make an enquiry Call +61 410 659 688