Transport providers in Lakemba, New South Wales
Transport in Lakemba is available through a range of providers supporting NDIS and aged care participants. Located in New South Wales, Lakemba had a population of 17092 at the 2021 Census. There are 50 providers listing Transport services in this suburb. Of these, 46 offer NDIS supports and 4 list aged care services. People in Lakemba can compare these options with nearby suburbs such as Greenacre, which has 74 listings. This page helps you explore local and nearby options for Transport.
This page lists transport providers and register listings covering Lakemba, NSW — 50 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 Lakemba and the surrounding New South Wales area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.
Lakemba at a glance
Of the 1,016 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Lakemba is number 31 for transport listings, with 50. The most is Sydney, with 395.
Transport near Lakemba
These New South Wales suburbs are the closest to Lakemba with register listings for transport. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Transport in Wiley Park (23 listings, under 1 km)
- Transport in Belmore (42 listings, about 1 km)
- Transport in Roselands (31 listings, about 2 km)
- Transport in Belfield (9 listings, about 2 km)
- Transport in Greenacre (74 listings, about 2 km)
- Transport in Strathfield South (11 listings, about 2 km)
Some transport listings in Lakemba say on their own websites that they support Arabic (2 listings).
Who lists transport in Lakemba
50 register listings for transport cover Lakemba: 46 on the NDIS Commission register and 4 on the My Aged Care register.
At the 2021 Census, Lakemba had 17,092 residents with a median age of 32. 921 people (5.4%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 10.5% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $1,227 a week.
Reach varies. 36 cover 5 or fewer areas, 7 cover 6 to 25 areas and 7 cover 26 to 100 areas. 4 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include transport here also list community access (50 of 50), domestic assistance (50 of 50), support workers (50 of 50), personal care (49 of 50) and respite care (43 of 50).
The typical listing here records 12 supports.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Able (Australians Building And Learning, Absolute Love Disability Service, AHK Care Solution and All Supports And Services.
32 of the 50 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Lakemba cover 19 different supports. Transport is number 5 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 59.
Lakemba has more transport listings than 5 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 Lakemba
There are 50 providers listing Transport services in Lakemba. Of these, 46 include NDIS options and 4 list aged care Transport. No providers list only this service. The most common supports offered alongside Transport are community access, domestic assistance, support workers, and personal care. The typical provider in Lakemba lists 12 different supports. Two listings mention Arabic as a language. Some local provider names include Able (Australians Building And Learning), Absolute Love Disability Service, AHK Care Solution, and All Supports And Services.
Comparing Transport options in nearby suburbs
People looking for Transport in Lakemba may also consider nearby areas. Greenacre, just 2 km away, has 74 listings. Belmore and Wiley Park, each 1 km from Lakemba, offer 42 and 23 listings respectively. Roselands and Belfield are also within 2 km, with 31 and 9 listings. Comparing provider numbers and supports in these suburbs can help people find options that suit their needs.
Lakemba community and need for Transport
At the 2021 Census, Lakemba had a population of 17092. The median age was 32, and the median weekly household income was 1227 dollars. There were 921 people needing help with core activities, which is 5.4 percent of the population. This is slightly below the New South Wales rate of 5.8 percent. People aged 65 and over made up 10.5 percent of Lakemba, compared to 17.6 percent across the state.
What Transport support can include
Transport support can help people travel to appointments, work, education, shopping, or community activities. It may involve direct transport, help entering or leaving vehicles, or training to use public or community transport. Some providers may also offer activity-based travel during other supports, or help with route planning for regular or new journeys.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered transport for Lakemba 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 Lakemba
46 NDIS listings include transport among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Lakemba, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Network of Care Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- RFBI Lakemba Masonic Village Domestic assistance, Dementia care, Assistive technology & equipment
- No Hurdles Disability Support Services Domestic assistance, Personal care, Support workers
- St Basil's Homes Domestic assistance, Dementia care, Nursing
- Nurse Next Door Canterbury Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Senior Helpers St George Domestic assistance, Dementia care, Assistive technology & equipment
See all 46 NDIS providers listed in Lakemba
Aged care register listings for transport in Lakemba
4 aged care listings include transport among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Lakemba, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- AMAN Aged Care Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Dementia care
- Canterbury City Community Centre Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- COHS Aged Care Services Domestic assistance, Dementia care, Assistive technology & equipment
- Tripoli And Mena Association Domestic assistance, Assistive technology & equipment, Home modifications
See all 4 aged care providers listed in Lakemba
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
- Travel to appointments, employment, education, shopping or community activities.
- Assistance entering, leaving or travelling safely in a suitable vehicle.
- Training and support to build confidence using public or community transport.
- Activity-based transport delivered during another support where permitted and agreed.
- Route planning and communication arrangements for regular or unfamiliar journeys.
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 Lakemba. 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 Lakemba
Each number is how many register listings in Lakemba list that support.
- Personal care in Lakemba (58)
- Domestic assistance in Lakemba (57)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Lakemba (50)
- Support coordination in Lakemba (45)
- Therapy services in Lakemba (44)
- Nursing in Lakemba (39)
- Plan management in Lakemba (22)
Transport in other New South Wales suburbs
- Transport in Sydney (395)
- Transport in Central Coast (302)
- Transport in Blacktown (238)
- Transport in Parramatta (233)
- Transport in Liverpool (218)
- Transport in Penrith (182)
- Transport in Bankstown (175)
- Transport in Campbelltown (149)
- Transport in Wollongong (141)
- Transport in Newcastle (140)
- Transport in Auburn (101)
- Transport in Fairfield (90)
Questions about transport in Lakemba
How many Transport providers are in Lakemba?
There are 50 providers listing Transport services in Lakemba. Of these, 46 offer NDIS supports and 4 list aged care services.
What other supports are commonly offered with Transport in Lakemba?
Common supports offered with Transport include community access, domestic assistance, support workers, and personal care. The typical provider lists 12 different supports.
How does Lakemba compare to nearby suburbs for Transport listings?
Greenacre has 74 Transport listings, Belmore has 42, and Wiley Park has 23. These suburbs are all within 2 km of Lakemba, offering additional options.
What proportion of Lakemba residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?
At the 2021 Census, 921 people in Lakemba needed help with core activities, which was 5.4 percent of the suburb's population.
Are there providers offering Transport in languages other than English?
In Lakemba, two listings mention Arabic as a language. Other language options may be available in nearby suburbs.
Reading about Transport
- Transport and the NDIS: getting to appointments and activities: Transport funding is set apart from other supports and works differently. Here is how to think about using it and what to ask a provider who drives.
- Hiring an independent support worker: what to ask and check: Some people choose to work directly with an independent worker rather than a larger provider. Here is what to look at first, and what to put in writing.
- Finding NDIS supports in regional and remote areas: Fewer providers and longer distances change how you search. Here is a practical approach to widening the search, asking about travel and building a back-up.