About The Program
The Community Group Transport Subsidy Program, in partnership with local transport providers, aims to provide subsidised transport hire to eligible community groups in Wollondilly. This program is designed to support local community groups by reducing financial barriers and facilitating participation in social connection opportunities.
Subsidy Details
Council agrees to provide a subsidy up to $500 towards the value of each booking for eligible community groups. Council will provide the subsidy directly to the transport provider for payment of a booking. Community Groups will be responsible for all other payments to the transport provider above the $500 subsidy.
Transport Providers
Community Groups will only be eligible for the subsidy when using approved transport providers.
The Transport Providers have been carefully selected to ensure reliable, safe and accessible group transport options.
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APPROVED TRANSPORT PROVIDERS |
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South West Community Transport |
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Bon Voyage Shuttles |
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Firebird Support Services |
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Near or Far Bus and Coach |
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Booking and Fleet Information
The community group is responsible for directly booking any usage through the transport provider. The booking agreement is between the community group and the transport provider. Council is not responsible for finding alternative arrangements if the community group is unable to book the desired usage with any of the approved transport providers.
Provider CONTACT, FLEETS & DRIVERS
South West Community Transport
| CONTACT DETAILS | Phone: 02 9426 8999 Website: swct.com.au |
| FLEET INFORMATION | Large fleet of sedans, people movers and 24-seater vehicles Note: Wheelchair accessible vehicles available on request |
| DRIVER INFORMATION | Bookings are available with a driver Community Groups can hire vehicle and use their own driver |
Bon Voyage Shuttles
| CONTACT DETAILS | Phone: 0488 003 754 Website: bonvoyageshuttles.com.au Email: info@bonvoyageshuttles.com.au |
| FLEET INFORMATION |
2 x 12-seater Hiace Vans 1 x 21- seater Coaster Bus |
| DRIVER INFORMATION | Bookings are available with a driver only |
Firebird Support Services
| CONTACT DETAILS | Phone: 0493 286 543 Website: firebirdsupportservices.com.au Email: info@firebird.services |
| FLEET INFORMATION | 1 x 12-seater Ford Transit |
| DRIVER INFORMATION | Bookings are available with a driver only |
Near or Far Bus and Coach
| CONTACT DETAILS | Phone: 1300 870 173 Website: nearorfarbusandcoach.com.au Email: info@nearorfarbusandcoach.com.au |
| FLEET INFORMATION |
1x 28 seat-belted mini coach 1x 57 seater bus 1x 53 seat-belted coach 1x 56 seat-belted coach 1x 57 seat-belted coach |
| DRIVER INFORMATION | Bookings are available with a driver only |
Community Group Eligibility
To be eligible for the subsidy program, community groups must be not-for-profit organisations based in Wollondilly. It is the responsibility of each group to apply for eligibility with Council. Please use the application form below by clicking the button.
Council will maintain a confidential register of eligible community groups, which will only be shared with approved transport providers and relevant Council staff.
Please note: The subsidy program is not available for sporting clubs and school groups, except when they are representing Wollondilly in a regional, state, or national competition.
Eligible Activities
Community Groups are able to use this subsidy program to attend activities including local events, community outings or other activities that promote social connectedness and health and wellbeing. The subsidy program is only available for day trip bookings.
Please note that the subsidy program is not available for trips to the snowfields, holiday transfers, including airport and cruise terminal transport, party activities such as bucks’ parties, hens’ parties, brewery or trips to wineries. The subsidy program is not available for activities that are ‘for profit’ making purposes.
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Café Connect Illuminate Seniors Festival Activity Youth Group Day Trip Day Trip to Kiama |
Mens Shed Visit Day Trip to Local Dam Day Trip to Art Gallery Visit Local Land Council |
For More Information
Council is here to assist your community group in accessing this program. If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding your eligibility as a community group, please contact our Community Projects Officer at 4677 1100 or send an email to council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au.
TRANSPORT PROVIDERS INFORMATION
Are you a Transport Provider looking to become part of the program?
If you are a Transport Provider and wish to join the program or receive further information please contact our Community Projects Team on 4677 1100 or send an email to council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au.
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