Transport providers in Dickson, Australian Capital Territory

Transport in Dickson helps people travel to appointments, work, education, or community activities when everyday travel is not suitable. In Dickson, Australian Capital Territory, there are several providers offering this service. At the 2021 Census, Dickson had a population of 3292 and a median age of 30. This page shares information about local Transport options, provider numbers, and how Dickson compares to nearby suburbs. You can also see what supports are commonly listed and consider census data when exploring services.

This page lists transport providers and register listings covering Dickson, ACT — 19 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list transport among their supports for this area. Providers set their own supports, service areas and availability, and confirm their capacity each week. Before you engage a provider, confirm their registration, insurance and worker screening directly with them.

About transport

Assistance to travel to appointments, work, study and community activities. People in Dickson and the surrounding Australian Capital Territory area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Dickson at a glance

Of the 119 Australian Capital Territory suburbs we compare, Dickson is number 7 for transport listings, with 19. The most is Canberra, with 193.

Transport near Dickson

These Australian Capital Territory suburbs are the closest to Dickson with register listings for transport. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Who lists transport in Dickson

19 register listings for transport cover Dickson: 17 on the NDIS Commission register and 2 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Dickson had 3,292 residents with a median age of 30. 107 people (3.3%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 4.6% across Australian Capital Territory. 7.4% were aged 65 or over (13.7% across Australian Capital Territory). The median household income was $2,277 a week.

Reach varies. 14 cover 5 or fewer areas, 2 cover 6 to 25 areas, 2 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include transport here also list community access (19 of 19), domestic assistance (18 of 19), personal care (18 of 19), support workers (18 of 19) and life skills (15 of 19).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Ability Matters, At The Corner Group, Goodhope Nursing Companion and M And S Care Services.

15 of the 19 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Dickson cover 18 different supports. Transport is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 20.

Dickson has more transport listings than 6 of its 6 closest suburbs.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing, General Community Profile (suburbs and localities). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Percentages are calculated by SolDirectory.

Transport providers in Dickson

There are 19 Transport providers listed in Dickson. Of these, 17 are registered as NDIS providers and 2 are listed for aged care. The providers in Dickson offer a range of supports. Community access is the most commonly listed support, with 19 providers offering it. Other supports like domestic assistance, personal care, and support workers are each listed by 18 providers. No providers in Dickson list only Transport as their service.

Comparing Dickson with nearby suburbs

Dickson is surrounded by several suburbs where you can also find Transport providers. Downer, just 1 km away, has 5 listings. Ainslie, also 1 km from Dickson, offers 6 providers. Lyneham has 7, Hackett has 4, and Braddon lists 9 providers. The nearby city of Canberra, 3 km from Dickson, has 193 Transport listings. Comparing these numbers can help you see the range of options available in the area.

Census insights for Dickson

At the 2021 Census, Dickson had 3292 residents. The median weekly household income was 2277 dollars. About 3.3 percent of people in Dickson needed help with core activities, which is lower than the 4.6 percent in the Australian Capital Territory and 5.8 percent across Australia. The percentage of residents aged 65 and over in Dickson was 7.4, compared to 13.7 percent in the state and 17.2 percent nationally.

What to know about Transport in Dickson

Transport support in Dickson can include travel to appointments, shopping, education, or community activities. Providers may assist with getting in and out of vehicles, planning routes, or supporting public transport use. Some Transport is delivered as part of another support, such as community access. Each provider lists the supports they offer, but the public register does not confirm their capacity or quality. When comparing providers, consider which supports are listed and if they match your needs.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered transport for Dickson yet. Send a free request and any provider who covers this area and support can respond.

Members taking new people are shown first, then other members, each alphabetically. Paying never changes the order, and a listing is not an endorsement; compare suitability, safeguards, availability, fees and service terms directly.

NDIS register listings for transport in Dickson

17 NDIS listings include transport among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Dickson, ACT. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 17 NDIS providers listed in Dickson

Aged care register listings for transport in Dickson

2 aged care listings include transport among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Dickson, ACT. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 2 aged care providers listed in Dickson

Transport at a glance

Transport support helps a person travel to activities, appointments, work, education or community participation when disability or care needs make ordinary transport options difficult. It may involve direct transport, support to use public transport, or travel delivered as part of another support.

What transport may include

Read the full guide to transport: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.

What to compare before choosing

Use these transport-specific checks when you contact providers in Dickson. Confirm each answer directly: a directory listing does not prove current capacity.

Registration and qualifications

Check that the provider, and the worker who will attend, hold the registration and qualifications the support requires.

Ask: Who will deliver my supports, and what registration and qualifications do they hold?

Worker screening and safeguards

Providers delivering NDIS supports are responsible for the screening of their workers and for how incidents and complaints are handled.

Ask: How do you screen your workers, and how do you handle incidents or complaints?

Availability and continuity

A directory listing does not prove current capacity. Ask about start dates, rostering and cover when a regular worker is unavailable.

Ask: When could you start, and what happens if my regular worker is away?

Pricing and funding

Rates and what is included can differ between providers. Ask for a written service agreement before supports begin.

Ask: What are your rates, what is included, and do you accept my funding type?

Other supports listed in Dickson

Each number is how many register listings in Dickson list that support.

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Questions about transport in Dickson

How many Transport providers are listed in Dickson?

There are 19 Transport providers listed in Dickson. Of these, 17 are registered as NDIS providers and 2 are listed for aged care.

What supports are most commonly listed by Dickson Transport providers?

Community access is listed by 19 providers. Domestic assistance, personal care, and support workers are each listed by 18 providers in Dickson.

How does Dickson compare to nearby suburbs for Transport services?

Dickson has 19 Transport listings. Downer has 5, Ainslie has 6, Lyneham has 7, Hackett has 4, and Braddon has 9. Canberra, 3 km away, has 193 listings.

What percentage of Dickson residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 3.3 percent of Dickson residents needed help with core activities. This is lower than the state and national percentages.

Does the public register confirm the quality of Transport providers?

A public register listing only shows what is recorded. It does not confirm a provider's capacity, quality, or endorsement.

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