Community transport alternatives
- Red Cross Patient Transport Service – A service for people who are isolated and have limited transport options to attend essential medical appointments and social transport needs.
T: 1800 246 850. Red Cross Office T: 8327 7700 or visit redcross.org.au - St John Ambulance Patient Transport Service - Provides transport services for medical appointments and transfers.
T: 9334 1222 or visit stjohnvic.com.au/ambulance-patient-transport.asp - Bridges – Connecting People Provide transport services for medical appointments, shopping, banking, senior’s clubs, outings, planned activity groups, library, exercise classes and events.
T: 9763 9700 or visit bridgescc.com.au - FlexiRide - the successor to the former Telebus, is a new on-demand bus service by Public Transport Victoria in the Rowville area. It operates only when booked. Passengers with accessibility requirements can request a pick up from their door or an agreed accessible location.
For information T: 1800 800 007 or to book, call 8710 6377 or download the FlexiRide app. - Eastern Volunteers (EV Community Transport) - Provides volunteer assisted community transport to the frail aged and people with disabilities to attend social outings, medical appointments and other activities.
T: 9870 7822 or visit easternvolunteers.org.au - Link Community & Transport – provides many services including transport, from one-on-one assisted transport to outings throughout Victoria.
Website: lct.org.au, T: 1300 546 528 or email: [email protected] - EACH Ferntree Gully - provides support, advocacy and information in all aspects of need.
T: 1300 003 224 or visit each.com.au/services
You can also approach your local church or your club welfare officer. There are also common interest groups such as The Heart Group, the Stroke Support Group or The Puffing Billies established to support people, family and carers with similar experiences.
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