Transport
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We put more of your community in reach
For some people, driving is no longer an option, public transport can be difficult to access, or there may simply be no transport available at home. Our aged care transport services are designed to help in those moments. We want you to enjoy the freedom of getting out and about more. So whether it’s a medical appointment, a trip to the supermarket or a social outing, our friendly drivers and accessible cars and minibuses make getting there easier and less stressful.
Get to medical appointments
Reliable transport for older people living in South East Sydney to hospital, medical, dental and allied health appointments across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. Available Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm.
CHSP clients will need a referral code for transport from My Aged Care.
Social outings
Bus outings pick you up from home for a day out in Sydney and surrounds. Visit local galleries, gardens and scenic spots, then enjoy lunch at a local venue with friends old and new.
- Weekly outings: Every Tuesday and Thursday, $26 (lunch not included)
- Discovery tours: A special longer outing on the last Thursday of the month, with day trips further afield to places like Berry, Bowral and Gosford, $70 including lunch
Available with a Group Social Support code from My Aged Care.
Shopping trips
Shopping transport takes you from home to your local shopping centre and back again. You shop on your own, and the driver can help with your bags. It runs on set days each week:
- Thursday trips to Edgecliff
- Friday trips to Bondi Junction
Available with a Group Social Support code from My Aged Care.
Rides to your group activities
Uber Assist rides take you to your regular social group and bring you home again, for $15 return. This could be bridge, mahjong, tai chi, bowls, choir, a social lunch or any other group you go to.
Available with a Group Social Support code from My Aged Care. Not sure if you have one? Holdsworth can help.
Get local care with Holdsworth
Holdsworth is a not-for-profit community organisation in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. We support people to live safely and independently at home.
Our senior transportation services are run by local team members who know the area and the people they support. This means personalised, dependable aged care transport services that fit into everyday life.
Learn more about our aged care services at home or how we support aged care in the Eastern Suburbs.
FAQs
Transport for seniors may be offered through the Support at Home program, previously known as Home Care Packages, or through the Commonwealth Home Support Program.
Eligibility, classifications and budgets are determined by the government through an independent assessment. Holdsworth does not set funding levels. Our role is to help you understand your options and coordinate the services you choose. You can learn more about upcoming changes on our Support at Home Program page.
We provide pick-up from your home within the Woollahra area and can take you to medical appointments, shopping centres and social activities anywhere across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.
Our transport services are delivered by trained, experienced drivers who prioritise safety, respect and care. They take the time to support each person throughout the journey, not just the drive itself.
Your need for transport support is assessed independently through the government’s Single Assessment System. Based on this assessment, Holdsworth works with you to coordinate transport services that align with your approved supports and individual circumstances.
We aim to make our community transport services as accessible as possible. We have vehicles equipped for wheelchair access and can support a range of mobility needs.
Our team also speaks a variety of languages. While we can’t always guarantee a specific language match, we encourage you to let us know your preferences so we can plan the best possible support.
Senior care transportation services are available on weekdays and bookings must be made in advance.
Priority is given to medical appointments to ensure essential health needs are supported, with other trips scheduled around availability.
Where possible, we will do our best to accommodate reasonable adjustments to pick-up or drop-off arrangements. This depends on driver availability, existing schedules and the needs of other people using the service on the day.
If you’re receiving support through the Commonwealth Home Support Program but don’t currently have a transport code, contact our team for support. We can guide you on how to request the correct code through My Aged Care and explain what to ask for, so you can access transport support if it’s appropriate for your needs.