Refer participants to transport assistance in Runcorn, QLD
Transport Assistance covers support for participants to travel to appointments, activities, and community access.
Refer to transport assistance
- 28 registered providers in Runcorn
- Category 2: Transport
- Free, no obligation
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Runcorn, QLD and 40 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Brisbane, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Bundamba, QLD · Caboolture, QLD · Casula, NSW · Central Coast, NSW · Collingwood Park, QLD · Durack, QLD · East Brisbane, QLD · Forest Lake, QLD · Fortitude Valley, QLD · +28 more · National provider
- 50+ families connected
- Specialises in Cleaning, Personal care, Allied health
Maweja Super Care is among the highest-ranked NDIS registered providers in Runcorn, Queensland 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 personal care. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Runcorn, QLD and 20 othersAlso servesAshgrove, QLD · Aspley, QLD · Bardon, QLD · Brisbane, QLD · Chermside, QLD · Forest Lake, QLD · Inala, QLD · Indooroopilly, QLD · Ipswich, QLD · Maroochydore, QLD · Marsden, QLD · Mount Gravatt, QLD · +8 more · Regional provider
- 25+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Cleaning, Personal care, Nursing
Distinction at Home Care is an NDIS registered provider in Runcorn, Queensland. They have a track record of following through on more than 30 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for cleaning and personal care. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Cleaner, Developmental Educators, Disability Support Worker
Runcorn, QLD and 12 othersAlso servesAcacia Ridge, QLD · Bardon, QLD · Brisbane, QLD · Browns Plains, QLD · Inala, QLD · Ipswich, QLD · Logan Central, QLD · Loganlea, QLD · Morningside, QLD · Pallara, QLD · Red Hill, QLD · Toowong, QLD · Regional provider
- 10+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, Social support
Access Careplus Support Services works across 10 NDIS support categories in Runcorn, Queensland. They support both NDIS and aged care funding. They have a track record of following through on over a dozen enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for personal care and cleaning.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
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Runcorn, QLD and 44 othersAlso servesAlderley, QLD · Ashmore, QLD · Banks Creek, QLD · Booval, QLD · Brisbane, QLD · Browns Plains, QLD · Bundamba, QLD · Burpengary, QLD · Collingwood Park, QLD · Coolum Beach, QLD · Coominya, QLD · Deception Bay, QLD · +32 more · National provider
- 10+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, SIL
Based in Runcorn, Queensland, Dignity and Transition Support Services is an NDIS registered provider. Personal care and cleaning are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on over a dozen 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, Registered Nurse, Social Worker
Runcorn, QLD and 40 othersAlso servesAlbany Creek, QLD · Alderley, QLD · Ashmore, QLD · Beenleigh, QLD · Benowa, QLD · Brisbane, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Bundaberg West, QLD · Caboolture South, QLD · Caloundra, QLD · Cleveland, QLD · Clinton, QLD · +28 more · Regional provider
- 10+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, SIL, Social support
Based in Runcorn, Queensland, Bluetree Care is an NDIS registered provider. Personal care and SIL are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 10 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them.
How this listing is sourced
Runcorn, QLD and 10 othersAlso servesBrisbane, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Burpengary, QLD · Glass House Mountains, QLD · Holland Park, QLD · Ipswich, QLD · Logan Village, QLD · Loganlea, QLD · Mount Gravatt, QLD · Tarragindi, QLD · National provider
- 5+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, Transport
Serenity Community Care works across 10 NDIS support categories in Runcorn, Queensland. They operate across multiple states. They are most often contacted for personal care and cleaning.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Cleaner, Disability Support Worker, Gardener
Runcorn, QLD and 17 othersAlso servesAcacia Ridge, QLD · Alderley, QLD · Beaudesert, QLD · Brisbane, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Browns Plains, QLD · Coopers Plains, QLD · Forest Lake, QLD · Helensvale, QLD · Inala, QLD · Ipswich, QLD · Logan Central, QLD · +5 more · State-wide provider
- 5+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, Social support
Diverse With Dignity is an NDIS registered provider in Runcorn, Queensland. Families most often connect with them for personal care and cleaning. Registered across 8 NDIS support categories, including shared living support, community participation and transport assistance. They operate across Queensland.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Runcorn, QLD and 11 othersAlso servesBrisbane, QLD · Bundamba, QLD · Calamvale, QLD · Chermside, QLD · Durack, QLD · Goodna, QLD · Inala, QLD · Ipswich, QLD · Logan Reserve, QLD · Parkinson, QLD · Redbank Plains, QLD · Regional provider
- 5+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Transport, Accommodation support
Based in Runcorn, Queensland, Rejoice Healthcare is an NDIS registered provider. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. Personal care and transport are among their most-requested supports. Registered across 11 NDIS support categories, including household tasks, shared living support and community participation.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Runcorn, QLD and 3 othersAlso servesBrisbane, QLD · Ipswich, QLD · Logan Village, QLD · Regional provider
- Specialises in Personal care, Social support
Based in Runcorn, Queensland, Ability Wave is an NDIS registered provider. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. Personal care and social support are among their most-requested supports. Registered across 10 NDIS support categories, including Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports, shared living support and transport assistance.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
About Runcorn, QLD
Population
14,592
Local government area
Brisbane (City)
Providers listed
28
Runcorn sits within the Brisbane (City) local government area in QLD. 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 28 transport assistance providers in Runcorn 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 Runcorn
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 28 transport assistance providers in Runcorn, 9 are NDIS registered and 9 have claimed their listing on Carevo. Providers in this area cover 25 different service categories, indicating a diverse range of specialisations.
With 28 providers in Runcorn, you have a reasonable range of options when matching participants. Compare registration status, service descriptions, and proximity before making a referral.
Transport Assistance Pricing in Runcorn
The following NDIS price limits apply to transport assistance in Runcorn 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 Runcorn.
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 Runcorn and surrounding areas. Some providers listed here cover the broader Brisbane South & Logan 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.
Queensland NDIS Regulations and Compliance
All transport assistance providers in Runcorn 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 Queensland.
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 Runcorn?
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 Runcorn?
Expand your search to nearby suburbs. Many providers in the Brisbane South & Logan 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.