Getting where you need to go
Assistance with travel and transport
Assistance with travel and transport can help you get to appointments, work, education, social activities and community connections. Support may include travelling with you, helping you plan a trip, or building confidence using transport options.
We talk through your usual destinations, the support you need and the arrangements that would work best for you.
Who it may suit
- People who need support to travel safely to everyday destinations
- Children and adults who are building confidence with community access
- Families and carers who need help coordinating travel support
Goals we can work towards
- Getting to the places that matter to you
- Feeling safer and more confident when travelling
- Building independence with transport options
- Staying connected to community and social activities
What support can look like
These are examples only. The support you receive will be agreed with you and based on your plan, goals and circumstances.
- Support to plan a journey and choose a transport option
- Travelling with you to appointments and community activities
- Building confidence using public transport
- Support with community access and social outings
- Practising travel routines and safety skills
How getting started works
- 01
Get in touch
Call us, send an enquiry or make a referral. Tell us what kind of support you are looking for and where you live.
- 02
Talk through your needs
We will discuss your goals, routines, funding arrangement and the kind of support that could work for you.
- 03
Explore the next step
If we are a good fit, we will talk through the practical arrangements, including a service agreement and how support will work.
Funding for this support
Travel and transport support can be funded through self-managed or plan-managed NDIS funding. We cannot accept NDIA-managed funding while our registration is in progress. The type of transport support and any travel costs will be discussed with you before support begins.
Read more about NDIS funding and our registration progress.
Where this support is available
We support participants across Western Sydney, including Blacktown, Penrith and Parramatta. Support is delivered in your home and community. Contact us to confirm availability for your suburb.
Questions about this support
Do you provide a taxi or rideshare service?
Can you travel with me to appointments?
Are travel costs included?
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Talk to us about travel and transport.
We will talk through your goals, funding and location, and let you know whether we are the right fit.
Unified Steps is currently unregistered and progressing through NDIS registration. Self-managed and plan-managed funding only. We cannot accept NDIA-managed funding. SIL availability depends on our registration application.