Refer participants to transport assistance in Newcastle, NSW
Transport Assistance covers support for participants to travel to appointments, activities, and community access.
Refer to transport assistance
- 147 registered providers in Newcastle
- Category 2: Transport
- Free, no obligation
Takes about 30 seconds.
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Newcastle, NSW and 77 othersAlso servesACT Remainder - Kowen, ACT · ACT Remainder - Paddys River, ACT · Acton, ACT · Armadale, WA · Auburn, NSW · BELMORE, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Baulkham Hills, NSW · Berala, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Bowral, NSW · Burwood, NSW · +65 more · National provider
- 50+ families connected
- Specialises in Cleaning, Gardening
Glow Health Care Australia is among the highest-ranked NDIS registered and aged care approved providers in Newcastle, New South Wales in our data. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for cleaning and gardening. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Team includes Developmental Educators, Disability Support Worker, Social Worker
Newcastle, NSW and 22 othersAlso servesBankstown, NSW · Blackburn, VIC · Blackburn North, VIC · Blacktown, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Castle Hill, NSW · Central Coast, NSW · East Melbourne, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Gosford, NSW · Katoomba, NSW · Liverpool, NSW · +10 more · National provider
- 50+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning
Luce-ff Community Services is an NDIS registered provider in Newcastle, New South Wales. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for personal care and cleaning. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.
How this listing is sourced
Newcastle, NSW and 89 othersAlso servesAbercrombie, NSW · Armidale, NSW · Ashcroft, NSW · Ashfield, NSW · Auburn, NSW · Austral, NSW · Austral Eden, NSW · Bagot Well, SA · Bagotville, NSW · Balgowlah, NSW · Ballina, NSW · Balmain, NSW · +77 more · National provider
- 50+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning
Brighter Harmony Support works across 14 NDIS support categories in Newcastle, New South Wales. They support both NDIS and aged care funding. They are most often contacted for personal care and cleaning. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
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Newcastle, NSW and 6 othersAlso servesCentral Coast, NSW · Luddenham, NSW · Parramatta, NSW · Regentville, NSW · Sydney, NSW · Taree, NSW · State-wide provider
- 25+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, Allied health
Royale Gateways is an NDIS registered provider in Newcastle, New South Wales. They have a track record of following through on more than 40 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for personal care and cleaning. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Newcastle, NSW and 47 othersAlso servesAuburn, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Bass Hill, NSW · Baulkham Hills, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Bondi Beach, NSW · Bondi Junction, NSW · Burwood, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Castle Hill, NSW · Casula, NSW · Central Coast, NSW · +35 more · State-wide provider
- 25+ families connected
- Specialises in Gardening, Transport, Social support
Based in Newcastle, New South Wales, B2J Care is an NDIS registered provider. Gardening and transport are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 25 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Registered across 10 NDIS support categories, including daily personal care, Innovative Community Participation and household tasks.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Newcastle, NSW and 43 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Ballina, NSW · Banora Point, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Bondi Junction, NSW · Brisbane, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Byron Bay, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Central Coast, NSW · Chisholm, NSW · Coolamon, NSW · +31 more · National provider
- 10+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in SIL, Personal care
Based in Newcastle, New South Wales, Admire Disability Services is an NDIS registered provider. SIL and personal care are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 20 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker
Newcastle, NSW and 47 othersAlso servesAuburn, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Bass Hill, NSW · Baulkham Hills, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Brisbane, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Burwood, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Castle Hill, NSW · Casula, NSW · Central Coast, NSW · +35 more · National provider
- 10+ families connected
- Specialises in Cleaning, Personal care
Radiant Ability works across 15 NDIS support categories in Newcastle, New South Wales. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. They have a track record of following through on more than 20 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for cleaning and personal care.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Newcastle, NSW and 6 othersAlso servesCentral Coast, NSW · Cessnock, NSW · Lake Macquarie, NSW · Maitland, NSW · Raymond Terrace, NSW · Thornton, NSW · State-wide provider
- 10+ families connected
- Specialises in Nursing, Personal care
Alana Care Support Services works across 10 NDIS support categories in Newcastle, New South Wales. They operate across New South Wales. They have a track record of following through on more than 15 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for nursing and personal care.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Newcastle, NSW and 19 othersAlso servesAlbury, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Bega, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Castle Hill, NSW · Central Coast, NSW · Goulburn, NSW · Liverpool, NSW · Mount Druitt, NSW · Nowra, NSW · Orange, NSW · Penrith, NSW · +7 more · State-wide provider
- 10+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Personal care, Transport, Cleaning
Crescent Care (Aus) works across 16 NDIS support categories in Newcastle, New South Wales. They support both NDIS and aged care funding. They have a track record of following through on more than 15 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for personal care and transport.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Newcastle, NSW and 3 othersAlso servesCentral Coast, NSW · Maitland, NSW · Sydney, NSW · State-wide provider
- 10+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Social support
Comprehensive Care Services works across 11 NDIS support categories in Newcastle, New South Wales. They are most often contacted for personal care and social support. They operate across New South Wales.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
About Newcastle, NSW
Population
2,753
Local government area
Newcastle (City)
Providers listed
147
Newcastle sits within the Newcastle (City) local government area in NSW. Providers serving this area often cover surrounding suburbs in the same LGA, so it is worth checking neighbouring areas if you cannot find an exact match.
How to check a provider's credentials
Carevo lists the registration details a provider reports and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm them before referring a participant. Here is what each listing shows and where to verify it.
NDIS registration
Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.
Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards CommissionAged care approval
Listings show aged care approval where it is recorded. You can check a provider's current approval and the services they deliver on the Australian Government's My Aged Care find a provider service.
Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)ABN you can check
Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.
Source: Australian Business RegisterComplaints process
If you or a participant has a concern, the NDIS Commission handles complaints about NDIS providers and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission handles aged care complaints. We also accept complaints via our own channel.
Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care CommissionHow we select and rank these providers
Providers on this page are filtered from our database of 147 transport assistance providers in Newcastle by NDIS registration group. Registration status is drawn from the NDIS Provider Register, which you can check yourself.
Ranking factors include: NDIS registration status, profile completeness, a provider's track record of responding to families, and whether the listing is claimed. Listings rotate daily to give all providers fair visibility. Paying for a subscription does not affect ranking, and we do not accept payment for higher placement.
Provider data is sourced from the NDIS Provider Register and updated regularly. If you notice incorrect information, contact us and we will investigate.
About Transport Assistance in Newcastle
Transport Assistance covers support for participants to travel to appointments, activities, and community access. This includes funded transport services, travel training to build independent travel skills, and vehicle modifications. Transport funding is typically a fixed amount in the participant's plan.
Of the 147 transport assistance providers in Newcastle, 10 are NDIS registered and 10 have claimed their listing on Carevo. Providers in this area cover 42 different service categories, indicating a diverse range of specialisations.
With 147 providers in Newcastle, you have a reasonable range of options when matching participants. Compare registration status, service descriptions, and proximity before making a referral.
Transport Assistance in the Hunter & Newcastle Region
Former steel city reinventing itself. University town. Strong surf culture. Growing healthcare and tourism sectors.
Beach has accessible facilities. Light rail is fully accessible. Some steep streets in older suburbs.
Nearest Hospital
John Hunter Hospital
Local Council
City of Newcastle
Public Transport
Newcastle Light Rail, Hunter Line trains, Newcastle Transport buses
Transport Assistance Pricing in Newcastle
The following NDIS price limits apply to transport assistance in Newcastle under the 2025-26 NDIS Pricing Arrangements. These are maximum rates. Providers may charge less, and plan-managed or self-managed participants can negotiate different rates with unregistered providers.
| Line Item | Description | Price Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 02_051_0108_1_1 | Transport | $1.00 per year |
Standard metropolitan rates. Remote and very remote loadings apply in eligible areas. Evening, Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday rates are higher.
What Transport Assistance Covers
The Transport Assistance registration group includes the following services. When referring, match the specific service type to the participant's plan goals and funded line items.
Funded Transport
A lump sum in the participant's plan for travel to appointments, activities, and community access. Can be used for taxis, rideshare, community transport, or reimbursing a support worker for mileage.
Specialist Disability Transport
Wheelchair-accessible vehicles and trained drivers for participants who cannot use standard transport options. Higher cost but necessary for some participants.
Travel Training
Teaching participants to use public transport independently. Funded under Capacity Building rather than Core Supports. See Daily Living Skills for more detail.
Common Referral Scenarios
Real-world situations where you would refer a participant for transport assistance in Newcastle.
A participant's transport budget runs out halfway through the plan because support workers are claiming mileage for every community access visit. Review whether some trips could use public transport or rideshare instead of support worker travel.
A participant needs wheelchair-accessible transport but the local taxi service has limited accessible vehicles. Research specialist disability transport providers and community transport options in the area.
What to Expect After Referral
Transport funding is typically a fixed annual amount. It does not cover day-to-day commuting costs that any person would incur. The amount is based on the participant's disability-related transport needs beyond what state government schemes (taxi subsidy, companion card) provide.
Red Flags to Watch For
Warning signs that a transport assistance provider may not be delivering quality services.
Transport budget exhausted well before plan end
Support workers claiming excessive mileage
Provider billing transport as a separate service when it is included in community access shifts
How Transport Assistance Works with Other Supports
Transport connects with Community Participation (getting to activities), Employment (getting to work), and Daily Personal Activities (support worker travel claims). Always check state taxi subsidy and companion card eligibility before using NDIS transport funding.
How to Refer a Participant for Transport Assistance
Step 1
Check plan funding in Category 2
Step 2
Verify provider registration status
Step 3
Contact provider or submit referral
Step 4
Set up service agreement with line items
Step 5
Monitor delivery and document outcomes
Referral Tips for Transport Assistance
Transport funding is often the first budget category to run out. Help participants understand whether their transport allocation covers taxi-style services, whether support worker travel time counts against it, and whether travel training might be a better long-term investment. Check if the participant is eligible for the taxi subsidy scheme in their state before using NDIS transport funding.
What to Check Before Making a Referral
Registration Status
Verify the provider holds the correct NDIS registration group for transport assistance. Check the NDIS provider register if uncertain.
Service Area
Confirm the provider services Newcastle and surrounding areas. Some providers listed here cover the broader Hunter & Newcastle region.
Availability and Waitlists
Ask about current waitlist times. For urgent referrals, check multiple providers simultaneously to find the fastest availability.
Cultural and Language Needs
Match the participant's cultural background and language preferences where possible. Ask providers about staff diversity and interpreter availability.
Cancellation Policy
Review the provider's short notice cancellation terms. Under the NDIS Price Guide, providers can charge up to 100% for cancellations within 2 business days.
Reporting and Communication
Agree on how the provider will report progress to you. Regular updates make your own progress reports and plan review preparation much easier.
New South Wales NDIS Regulations and Compliance
All transport assistance providers in Newcastle must comply with the NDIS Practice Standards and the NDIS Code of Conduct. The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission oversees provider registration, complaints, and compliance enforcement in New South Wales.
As a support coordinator, you have a responsibility to refer participants to providers that meet quality and safety standards. If you observe or suspect non-compliance, report it to the NDIS Commission. Participants can also make complaints directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does NDIS transport funding work in Newcastle?
Transport is typically funded as a lump sum in the participant's plan. The participant can use it for taxis, rideshare, community transport, or other disability transport services. Support worker mileage during appointments can also be claimed. The amount varies by participant based on their transport needs and goals.
Can I refer an NDIA-managed participant to an unregistered provider?
No. NDIA-managed participants can only use NDIS registered providers. If the participant is plan-managed or self-managed, they can use both registered and unregistered providers. Check the participant's plan management type before making a referral.
What should I do if there are no available providers in Newcastle?
Expand your search to nearby suburbs. Many providers in the Hunter & Newcastle region service multiple suburbs. You can also submit a referral through our form above, and we will search our full database of transport assistance providers in the area.
How do I check if a provider is NDIS registered?
Check the NDIS Provider Register at provider.ndis.gov.au. Search by provider name or ABN. The register shows current registration status, registration groups, and any conditions on registration. Providers listed on Carevo display their NDIS registration status on their profile.
What information should I include when making a referral?
Include the participant's name (with consent), their NDIS plan number, the relevant line items and budget available, the service frequency needed, any specific requirements (cultural, language, gender preference), and your contact details as the referring coordinator. The more detail you provide, the faster the provider can assess whether they can accept the referral.