Transport Resources

The Access Travel Pass provides free travel on public transport for eligible Victorians.
To be eligible, you must:

• Have a significant permanent physical disability, cognitive condition, or mental illness
   
• Be unable to consistently touch on or off due to your condition
   
• Be able to travel independently, without assistance from a carer or companion
   
• Be a Victorian resident
   

Website: https://transport.vic.gov.au/tickets-and-myki/myki/myki-types/free-travel-myki 

Provides free public transport for people who rely on a scooter or wheelchair and meet eligibility requirements.

Website: https://transport.vic.gov.au/tickets-and-myki/myki/myki-types/free-travel-myki

Ambulance Victoria membership can include non-emergency transport to the nearest medical facility if it is clinically necessary and pre-approved.
Transport is covered when:

• The trip is to the nearest, most appropriate medical facility
   
• It is authorised by a qualified health professional (doctor, nurse, or paramedic)
   
• The patient requires active clinical monitoring or supervision during transport
   

Please note:

• Only Ambulance Victoria or contracted providers are covered
   
• Transport must be authorised and cannot be self-booked
   
• Membership only applies when no third party (e.g., hospital) is responsible for payment
   

Website: https://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/membership-non-emergency-transport/ 

The Companion Card allows a carer or companion to travel free on public transport when accompanying a person with a disability.

🔗 More information – Companion Card Victoria
Website: https://www.companioncard.vic.gov.au/

This program offers half-price taxi fares for eligible Victorians with disabilities.
Applications can be made through your GP or health professional.

Website: https://safetransport.vic.gov.au/on-the-road/multi-purpose-taxi-program/ 

Provides community-based transport for residents across the Mornington Peninsula region.

Website: https://www.peninsulatransportassist.org/ 

The L2P Program helps young Victorian learner drivers aged 16–21 (and in some cases up to 23) who don’t have access to a supervising driver or vehicle.
It provides supervised driving experience to help achieve the required hours for a probationary licence.

Website: https://transport.vic.gov.au/road-and-active-transport/registration-and-licensing/licences/learner-permit/tac-l2p-learner-driver-mentor-program 

After-Care provides disability and aged care transport, with trained carers to assist during trips.
Services include:

• Non-emergency transport
   
• Doctor’s appointments
   
• Prescription collection
   
• Trips to and from respite or community programs
   
• Shopping and banking assistance
   

Call 1300 46 46 63
Website: https://after-care.com.au/transport/ 

The Godfather offers door-to-door transport for wheelchair users, with a trained personal carer/driver.
Perfect for:

• Medical appointments (Frankston, Monash, Melbourne)
   
• Airport drop-offs and pick-ups
   
• Prescription collection
   
• Respite or shopping trips
   

Available throughout Melbourne’s south-east — from Mordialloc to Portsea.
Call 1300 46 46 63 to discuss your transport needs.

Locations: https://after-care.com.au/locations/

Red Cross provides free, volunteer-based transport for eligible people who need help accessing essential medical appointments.

Eligibility:

• Referred by a medical practitioner
   
• Unable to access other transport options
   
• Must be able to walk unassisted or manage steps with a walking aid
   
• Must be able to get in and out of a standard passenger vehicle
   

Service hours:

• Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
   
• Appointments:
   
  • Regional: 10am – 2pm
     
  • Metro: 9am – 12pm
     

Phone: (03) 8327 7868
Email: victransport@redcross.org.au
Website: https://www.redcross.org.au/patient-transport-vic/