Community Transport Service Tasmania - Hobart

 

 

Community Transport Services Tasmania (CTST) has been helping Tasmanians stay connected for more than 30 years.

We are a statewide not-for-profit shared service that delivers affordable door-to-door transport to support people to live well, maintain their independence, and connect with their community.

You will enjoy peace of mind travelling with us in a safe environment by a friendly team of drivers, many of which are volunteers.

Our fleet of vehicles are located around the state, and include sedans, SUVs, and minibuses.

CTST operates Monday to Friday from approximately 8am – 6pm and delivers both personal and group transport.

Personal transport

We can take you to:

• Medical appointments
• Shopping
• The bank
• Post Office
• Hairdresser
• Pharmacy
• Local events and activities
• visit family and friends or to catch up for coffee

If there is somewhere you would like to go, just ask us.

Group transport

We offer group transport through our social outings program: ‘Out and Abouts’.

This program aims to reduce social isolation and build connections, giving participants the opportunity to make new friends or to catch up with old ones.

The program is open to eligible consumers who are on the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).

Out and Abouts are a mix of sightseeing and visiting local attractions. We stop at a local eatery for morning tea or lunch, and there are plenty of stops along the journey.  You’re also welcome to bring your own lunch with you on the day.

 

ELIGIBILITY AND HOW TO ACCESS OUR SERVICE

Aged 65 years+ or aged 50 years+ for First Nations people:

Access to our service is through the Commonwealth Home Support Program, an entry level home support program to help older people live independently in their homes and community.

People will need to meet the eligibility requirements for transport assistance through My Aged Care (1800 200 422).

Once eligible, contact us for a brief assessment and to register with us.

Home Care Package:

The Home Care Package is for those who have more complex care needs that go beyond the Commonwealth Home Support Program.

 

Aged 18 to 65 years or under 50 years for First Nations people:

Access to our service is also through the Home and Community Care (HACC) program. This program is for people who have a functional disability that impacts on their daily tasks, including driving and transport.

To be eligible, please register with the Tasmanian Community Care Referral Service. Once registered, give us a call.

 

ACCESSIBILITY

We offer:

• Wheelchair accessibility in some of our vehicles
• Free travel for your carer or support person – just register them with us
• Transport for your guide dog or assistance animal to accompany you
• Assistance with interpreters to help you better access our service

 

FUNDING

We are supported by the Australian Government through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). We also receive funding from the Crown through the state-wide Home and Community Care (HACC) program.

Our consumers make a nominal contribution through a fee, based on a kilometre range travelled to help cover our expenses. Information on our fees is available on our website.

OFFICE LOCATIONS

HOBART SURROUNDS: 320 Main Road, GLENORCHY TAS 7010

KINGSTON & CHANNEL/HUON VALLEY: Shop 6,7 John Street, KINGSTON TAS 7050

WEST COAST: 25 Cutten Street, QUEENSTOWN TAS 7467

NORTH WEST, BURNIE & SURROUNDS: 15-19 Eastland Drive, ULVERSTONE TAS 7315

LAUNCESTON & SURROUNDS: 1/268 Invermay Road, MOWBRAY TAS 7248