FAQs

• Members of the community that are 65 years or older (50 if Aboriginal) that need assistance with transport or social support services to remain living independently at home
• Members of the community that are on a low income who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Members of the community that are identified as a special needs group which require transport services for a medical, social, recreational or shopping purpose.
• Members of the community that are isolated and have no access to public or private transport

Inverell Office is open from 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Our Ashford Office is open Monday & Fridays from 8:30am – 3pm and Tuesdays from 8:30am – 3:30pm. 

To keep our drivers safe we are unable to travel outside of daylight hours so early morning and later afternoon appointments are discouraged.

You can book online here.

Or, give us a ring to chat about your needs.

Inverell – 02 6722 5853

Ashford – 02 6725 4479

Please call the office and speak to the relevant team member.

Inverell – 02 6722 5853

Ashford – 02 6725 4479

We provide community Transport services across the Inverell Shire Council area.

We can provide trips to a number of locations for medical appointments such as:

• Armidale
• Ashford
• Glen Innes
• Inverell
• Moree
• Tamworth
• Texas

Please contact us if you require transport for medical appointments to locations outside of those listed above.

No.

Yes, there is no extra cost for a carer as long as they are being picked up at the same address. Just advise us of the extra passenger when making your booking.

Only our social bus trip drivers stay with the group, along with a volunteer bus host/hostess.  Drivers for medical appointments are unable to stay with you.

Yes, however you need to speak to your Home Care Package Provider first about your needs as they will need to make the booking on your behalf.

Yes. We can provide support to assist you in your journey.  We can assist you in accessing My Aged Care either online or over the phone on 1800 200 422. Please call to make an appointment during office hours.

The Carer Support is focused on providing support and information to the Carer.  It is preferable for the Carer only to attend.  Assistance with respite for the person living with Dementia can be organised whilst the Carer attends monthly meetings. 

It is mandatory for all staff and volunteers to be trained in First Aid and CPR. Mobile phones are kept in each car and bus enabling access to 000.  A defibrillator is on-site at ICS.  Your emergency contact person will also be called.

Yes. We take the safety of our staff, clients and volunteers very seriously.  Vehicles are sanitized regularly and we follow the directives of the Public Health Orders as they relate to our service.

• Members of the community that are 65 years or older (50 if Aboriginal) need to register firstly through My Aged Care. You can register by calling 1800 200 422.

• For people under 65 years or 50 if Aboriginal, then contact us directly and we can chat to you about your eligibility.