NSW Community Transport Program (CTP)
The Community Transport Program (CTP) is funded by the NSW Government and aims to address transport disadvantage at the local level primarily by promoting efficient use of transport resources that exist within the community.
Transport disadvantage is defined as a circumstance or set of circumstances that leaves those that are affected by it in a situation where they have limited or no access to private transport and they have difficulty in gaining access to conventional transport systems.
Target group
The CTP targets people whose access to mainstream transport services is limited by physical, social or geographical factors. The following criteria are used in determining eligibility for services:
- People whose physical health status renders them with a permanent or temporary mobility disability that leaves them unable to use conventional transport systems
- People who live in villages of less than 500 people that do not have access to conventional transport systems
- People who need to access community facilities and resources, which are not available within the hours when conventional public transport operates
- People who meet the eligibility criteria and are also eligible for HACC services may be provided with assistance through the CTP if the HACC Program is unable to meet their needs
How is funding allocated?
CTP funding has been allocated using an expression of interest process. Though there has been no growth funds allocated to the CTP in the last 10 years, existing allocated funds receive a CPI based increase annually.
Funding is provided primarily to increase the level and range of transport options to the target group. The purchase of vehicles is considered as being outside the scope of the program.
Type of services provided
Services provided under the CTP may be either individual and group transport and utilise service provider owned or brokered resources.
Current service providers include community based organisations and local councils.
