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School Transport Assistance Program

Your child may be eligible for transport assistance between home and school.

Types of transport assistance

The school transport assistance program has 2 categories:

  • Category 1—public transport (bus, rail, ferry) or conveyance allowance
  • Category 2—contract minibus and taxi.

Eligibility is different for each.

Eligibility for assessment

To be eligible for an assessment, your child must be:

  • at least 3 years old
  • have a disability
  • attend the nearest school or the nearest school with a suitable specialised program.

How to apply for transport assistance

  1. Contact the principal or head of special education services at your child’s school.
  2. A school transport assessor at the school will complete a distance check.
  3. If your school is the nearest suitable school, the assessment will recommend the type of transport assistance your child is eligible to receive.

More information

You can read more about school transport assistance, or contact:

  • the school your child attends or is planning to attend
  • a principal education officer (Student Services) at your Department of Education and Training regional office
  • the Department of Education and Training School Transport Unit on 07 3237 0399.
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Last updated:
11 March 2013

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