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Transport

If you have no transport, or if for any reason you’re unable to use public transport, you can get help – to attend medical appointments, go shopping, participate in social activities or simply get out of the house.

There are concession fares for seniors on public transport throughout Australia, together with taxi subsidy schemes for people with age-related disabilities. In most states there are pensioner excursion tickets, as well as transport concessions for veterans.

Please visit your state or territory transport websites to see which concessions, community transport schemes and facilities are available in your area. The Australia.gov.au website also has information about public transport.

If you are able to drive and have a car, all states and territories also offer concessions for seniors on driving licence fees and motor vehicle registration, as well as special concessions for and other help with parking.

You can also access transport services through the Home and Community Care program (HACC). HACC aims to provide you with a basic range of maintenance and support services to help you stay at home. The services are provided by the community, privately, and by church or charitable organisations throughout Australia.

To get in contact with your nearest HACC services, use the ‘Talk to someone about this’ box in the right hand side of this page.
Read more: About the Home and Community Care program

Next step: Community Care Service Finder

This page was last updated on: 02 January 2008

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