Taxi Users’ Subsidy Scheme (TUSS) is a subsidy available to eligible people with disabilities travelling in taxis and taxi cars under the provisions of the Taxi Act 1994 and Transport Coordination Act 1966. Carers can travel with the person using the taxi service.
To be eligible for TUSS a person must demonstrate to the Director General of Department of Transport (through an authorised officer) that they:
To be eligible for TUSS a person must have a disability that falls within one or more of the following three categories:
For more information contact the Department of Transport:Website:Taxi Users’ Subsidy Scheme (TUSS)Phone: 1300 660 147Email: subsidies@transport.wa.gov.au
A range of transport service providers can be accessed through My Aged Care.
For more information contact My Aged Care
Website: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/Email: contactAC@risenetwork.com.au Phone: 1800 200 422
Contact hours:
If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, we can help through the National Relay Service.Phone: 1800 555 677* and ask for 1800 200 422*.If you need an interpreter, we can help through the Translating and Interpreting Service.Phone: 131 450 and ask for 1800 200 422*.
The City of Kalamunda provides a 16 (+ Driver) seater Community Bus and fuel free of charge to local seniors groups and charitable organisations arranging outings for members and older people.
The bus seats 16 passengers (without wheelchairs) or 14 passengers (with up to two wheelchairs).
Find availability and book via https://www.spacetoco.com/host/kalamunda
Alternatively, please phone the Customer Relations Officer (Facilities Bookings) during office hours on (08) 9257 9999 to discuss your requirements.
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