Transport providers in Katherine, Northern Territory

Transport in Katherine, Northern Territory, supports people with disability or aged care needs to travel for appointments, activities, or daily tasks. There are 18 local Transport listings in Katherine, with 15 registered for NDIS and 3 for aged care. At the 2021 Census, Katherine had a population of 1,254 and a median age of 34. Some providers also support nearby areas such as Katherine East and Katherine South, offering more options for residents. This page outlines provider numbers, support types, and neutral facts to help you compare Transport options in Katherine.

This page lists transport providers and register listings covering Katherine, NT — 18 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 Katherine and the surrounding Northern Territory area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Katherine at a glance

Of the 51 Northern Territory suburbs we compare, Katherine is number 5 for transport listings, with 18. The most is Darwin, with 110.

Transport near Katherine

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

Who lists transport in Katherine

18 register listings for transport cover Katherine: 15 on the NDIS Commission register and 3 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Katherine had 1,254 residents with a median age of 34. 55 people (4.4%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 3.5% across Northern Territory. 12.4% were aged 65 or over (8.9% across Northern Territory). The median household income was $2,053 a week.

Reach varies. 12 cover 5 or fewer areas and 6 cover 6 to 25 areas. 6 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include transport here also list community access (18 of 18), personal care (18 of 18), support workers (18 of 18), domestic assistance (17 of 18) and respite care (17 of 18).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Active2care, Alawa Aboriginal Corporation, Anglicare NT Katherine and J. C. Smith & Associates NT.

12 of the 18 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Katherine cover 19 different supports. Transport is number 5 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 22.

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 options in Katherine

Katherine has 18 Transport listings. Of these, 15 are registered to provide NDIS supports and 3 offer aged care Transport. The most commonly listed supports include community access, personal care, and support workers. No provider in Katherine lists only Transport as their service; most offer a range of supports. There are 19 different supports listed in the suburb, and a typical provider lists around 10 supports. This range reflects the variety of Transport and related services available locally.

Comparing Katherine, Katherine East and Katherine South

If you are considering options beyond Katherine, nearby Katherine East has 7 Transport listings and Katherine South has 5. All three areas are close, with Katherine East only 3 km away. Comparing these numbers may help when looking for a provider with the right mix of services or availability. Some providers may serve more than one of these local areas. This can increase the choices for people needing Transport in or near Katherine.

Transport supports and activities in Katherine

Transport support in Katherine may include travel to appointments, shopping, work, or community activities. Providers can assist with getting in and out of vehicles, safe travel, and planning routes. Some also help people build confidence using public or community transport. These supports are often delivered alongside other services, such as personal care or community access. The aim is to make travel easier for people whose disability or care needs make ordinary transport difficult.

Katherine community and support needs

At the 2021 Census, 55 people in Katherine needed help with core activities. This was 4.4 percent of the population, compared to 3.5 percent across the Northern Territory and 5.8 percent Australia-wide. The median weekly household income in Katherine was $2,053. People aged 65 and over made up 12.4 percent of the population. These figures provide context for Transport needs and services in Katherine.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered transport for Katherine 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 Katherine

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

See all 15 NDIS providers listed in Katherine

Aged care register listings for transport in Katherine

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

See all 3 aged care providers listed in Katherine

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 Katherine. 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 Katherine

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

Transport in other Northern Territory suburbs

Questions about transport in Katherine

How many Transport providers are listed in Katherine?

There are 18 Transport listings in Katherine. Of these, 15 are registered for NDIS supports and 3 for aged care. No provider lists only Transport as their service.

Which nearby suburbs have Transport listings?

Katherine East has 7 Transport listings and Katherine South has 5. Katherine East is about 3 kilometres from Katherine, giving residents more options to compare.

What types of Transport support are available in Katherine?

Transport support in Katherine can include travel to appointments, shopping, work, or community activities. Assistance with entering vehicles, safe travel, and route planning may also be available.

What does the 2021 Census say about support needs in Katherine?

At the 2021 Census, 55 people in Katherine needed help with core activities. This was 4.4 percent of the local population.

Are there providers in Katherine who only offer Transport?

No provider in Katherine lists only Transport as their service. Most offer a range of supports, including community access and personal care.

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