Can Support at Home pay for transport?
Transport support may be available for essential appointments, shopping or community participation when included in your plan.
Key points
- Transport support may be available for essential appointments, shopping or community participation when included in your plan.
- The service must match an approved assessed need.
- Availability, price and participant contribution can still vary.
Transport support may be available for essential appointments, shopping or community participation when included in your plan.
Ask how the provider charges for worker time, kilometres, taxis or other transport arrangements before booking.
Transport can support medical appointments, essential shopping and community participation. The plan should make clear whether the service is worker-accompanied transport, community transport, a provider vehicle or another approved arrangement.
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01Guide sectionWhat should I do next?
Check whether this service type appears in the Notice of Decision and support plan.
Ask the provider how it will be delivered, how often and at what agreed price.
Request a Support Plan Review if the service is needed but is not currently approved.
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03Guide sectionCheck the official guidance
Check the official Support at Home service guidance. Aged care rules, funding amounts and program guidance can change, so check the current official information before making an important care or financial decision.
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