Mudgee Community Transport is a service for eligible seniors, pensioners, those with accessibility needs or those who have limited access to public transport. If you need transport to medical appointments or someone to help you with errands, you may be eligible for community transport services. The service is especially designed to help you get to medical appointments, participate in social activities, do your shopping and maintain independent living at home.
Mudgee Community Transport is auspiced by Council and funded by both Transport for NSW (Community Transport Program [CTP] and Non-Government Organisations [NGO] Grants Program), and by the Australian Government for the Commonwealth Home Support program (CHSP).
What does it cost?
Fees associated with Mudgee Community Transport are based on the distance travelled. To maximise resources, more than one client may be assigned per vehicle. When this occurs, the client charge is reduced. If you experience difficulty paying for your travel, please let the team know and payment arrangements may be made.
Full list of charges.
Who is eligible?
CTP may assist individuals who are transport disadvantaged, with limited or no access to public/private transport options, owing to physical, social, cultural and/or geographic factors; and are not receiving transport through any other government subsidised support programs.
NGO Grants Program supports access to health-related transport for people who are transport disadvantaged.
CHSP services are provided to clients who are registered, have been assessed by My Aged Care and who have a My Aged Care Number. Your eligibility can be determined by contacting My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or via the My Aged Care Website. My Aged Care can assess your needs and see if you are eligible for government support.
Please contact the office on 6378 2710 for any information or assistance you may require for the referral process.
Can children use the service?
Any children under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of travel. If you are travelling with a young child, please be aware that you will need to provide (and know how to fit) a child restraint suitable for the child’s size and in compliance with Transport for NSW guidelines.
Travel times
Transport is always undertaken in daylight hours wherever possible. Transport is provided from Monday to Friday.
Volunteers
If you’d like to become a volunteer driver Expressions of Interest can be lodged with Mudgee Community Transport at the Carmel Croan Community Centre on the corner of Market and Douro Streets or by calling 6378 2710.