Transport & appointments
A worker can help plan and complete a trip to an appointment, shop, activity or other everyday destination.
Tasks this support can cover
Before leaving
Plan the destination, appointment time, route, return trip and anything you need to take.
Getting there
Use an agreed vehicle, public transport, taxi or another suitable option.
At the destination
Agree whether the worker stays, what help is needed there and how waiting time is handled.
An example visit
For an appointment, support could include planning the trip, travelling with you, waiting if agreed and helping you return home. Confirm the vehicle, access, timing and every travel charge first.
Questions to settle first
- Destination, appointment time and expected return
- Mobility equipment, transfers and vehicle access
- Whether assistance is needed at the destination
- Worker travel, vehicle use, fares, parking, tolls and waiting time
Questions people ask
Can I book wheelchair-accessible transport?
Do not assume a particular vehicle is available. Describe your mobility equipment, transfer needs and access requirements so the proposed vehicle and worker can be checked before a trip is confirmed.
When could this support start?
Give us the destination, date, times, suburb and access requirements. The worker, vehicle or public transport plan must be checked before the trip is booked.
Which costs should I ask about?
Share the Care has supplied a transport travel cost of $1.00 per kilometre. Also ask about worker time, travel to you, parking, tolls, fares and waiting.
See prices and service-agreement questionsAsk about transport & appointments.
A destination and date are enough to begin checking the trip, access and available worker.