NDIS Transportation Services

NDIS Transport Services Provider in Melbourne

Transport service is of great importance for those with disabilities as their mobility is limited to their wheelchairs, ramps, or a chauffeur-driven car to step outside the home. Equipped with ramps, wheelchair parking provision, etc., transport services for NDIS participants can make a huge difference in their mobility. As one of the leading NDIS service providers in Melbourne and Sunshine, Accessibility Care can assist you with all your transportation needs across Victoria if it is included in your NDIS plan.

What is National Disability Insurance Scheme transport funding?

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) transport funding is a payment from the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to support participants who need help getting to NDIS support services.

Who is eligible for benefits under this scheme?

NDIS transport services are aimed at individuals with disabilities which allows them great freedom of travelling safely to various events and locations. These services are exclusively reserved for those people who are eligible by meeting the required criteria such as individuals who:

• are registered NDIS participants

• need the facility of transport support due to their disability

• receive an NDIS package with one or more NDIS funded supports.

What is the NDIS transport process with Accessibility Care?

With our transportation services, a support employee assigned to you will drive you to the desired location and will also drive you back home afterward.

Accessibility Care is a Registered NDIS transport provider in Melbourne

We are one of the top NDIS transport service providers in Sunshine, Deer Park, Caroline Springs, West Melbourne & North Melbourne. Our trained support workers ensure that participants are safe throughout the trip. Every driver you are assigned is obligated to have:

• Valid Driver’s License

• Updated and valid Police check

• Qualifications to work in the NDIS industry.

If any of these documents are not presented, those applicants are not allowed to be part of the disability transport services as per Accessibility Care’s policies in particular under NDIS.  With Accessibility Care assist travel & Transport Services, you can travel with your mind at ease across Caroline Springs, Sunshine, Deer Park, North Melbourne & West Melbourne.

If you would like to know more about our NDIS transportation services in Melbourne and Sunshine, email us at info@accessibilitycare.com.au.

Transport is an important part of freedom and independence, allowing you to see friends, get to work, and travel around town. Let’s look at the four ways the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can fund transport arrangements and hear some of our team’s transport tips.

Getting yourself around

If your disability makes it uncomfortable or impossible for you to use public transport, the NDIS may decide it’s reasonable and necessary to provide funding to access taxis, rideshares, community transport, and other suitable transport methods.

The amount of transport allowance the NDIS provides each year depends on your personal situation and how often you work or study.

There are 3 levels of funding that can be included in your plan as Transport Allowance, a core support:

Level 1 – If you are not working, studying, or attending day programs but want to increase your community access, the NDIS can provide you with $1,606 per year for transport.

Level 2 – If you are working or studying less than 15 hours a week, or attending day programs, the NDIS can provide you with up to $2,472 per year for transport.

Level 3 – If you spend more than 15 hours a week working, studying, or looking for work, you can receive up to $3,456 per year for transport.

These funds can only be used to pay a transport provider to drive you to an activity or appointment with another provider. This support isn’t intended to cover tips to your driver, petrol, or any other expenses during the trip, and cannot be used to pay an informal support, such as a family member or friend, to drive you around.

Building your independence through transport

Building independence is a common NDIS goal, and transport plans a big part in that. If your disability makes it hard for you to get around but you would like to learn to overcome these challenges and travel independently, you might be eligible for funding for things like public transport training or driving lessons.

This funding is included in your plan under Support Category 15 (Improved Daily Living), which is a Capacity Building support designed to build your independence, skills and confidence.

Specialised Vehicles

If you require a specialised, or modified, vehicle because of your disability, the NDIS may be able to help pay for modifications under ‘Assistive Technology' (category 5). The NDIS won’t pay for the vehicle but may cover modifications so you can do things like…

• get in and out of the vehicle with or without a wheelchair;

• carry your wheelchair in or on the vehicle without lifting;

• be transported safely whilst seated in your wheelchair; or

• drive the vehicle with specialised controls or other adaptions.

The NDIS will only provide funding for a vehicle modification when it’s seen as offering value for money. If a less costly but equally effective alternative is available, the NDIS will likely reject your request. They may also choose to only fund an amount they deem as being reasonable and necessary and you’d have to cover the remaining amount.