Transport providers in Eight Mile Plains, Queensland
Transport in Eight Mile Plains connects people with support for travel to appointments, work, and community activities. In Eight Mile Plains, Queensland, 34 providers list Transport among their services. This area is home to 15,326 people, and at the 2021 Census, 854 residents needed help with core activities. Comparing local options and nearby suburbs can help you find a suitable provider for your needs. Some providers also offer related supports such as community access or personal care.
This page lists transport providers and register listings covering Eight Mile Plains, QLD — 34 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 Eight Mile Plains and the surrounding Queensland area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.
Eight Mile Plains at a glance
Of the 642 Queensland suburbs we compare, Eight Mile Plains is number 35 for transport listings, with 34. The most is Brisbane, with 626.
Transport near Eight Mile Plains
These Queensland suburbs are the closest to Eight Mile Plains with register listings for transport. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Transport in Upper Mount Gravatt (12 listings, about 2 km)
- Transport in Macgregor (6 listings, about 3 km)
- Transport in Runcorn (23 listings, about 3 km)
- Transport in Kuraby (12 listings, about 3 km)
- Transport in Wishart (8 listings, about 3 km)
- Transport in Underwood (42 listings, about 4 km)
Who lists transport in Eight Mile Plains
34 register listings for transport cover Eight Mile Plains: 31 on the NDIS Commission register and 3 on the My Aged Care register.
At the 2021 Census, Eight Mile Plains had 15,326 residents with a median age of 36. 854 people (5.6%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6% across Queensland. 15.7% were aged 65 or over (17% across Queensland). The median household income was $1,917 a week.
Reach varies. 21 cover 5 or fewer areas, 8 cover 6 to 25 areas, 3 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include transport here also list domestic assistance (34 of 34), support workers (33 of 34), personal care (32 of 34), community access (31 of 34) and respite care (31 of 34).
The typical listing here records 11 supports.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Ace Assist Care, Advanced Personal Care, Brisbane Disability Services and Cardinal Cura Support Services.
30 of the 34 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Eight Mile Plains cover 18 different supports. Transport is number 6 by listings; the most listed is personal care, with 39.
Eight Mile Plains 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 Eight Mile Plains
There are 34 providers listing Transport in Eight Mile Plains. Of these, 31 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 3 are listed for aged care. Many providers offer more than one type of support, with 11 typical supports per listing. No providers in Eight Mile Plains are currently SolDirectory members. Local organisations include Ace Assist Care, Advanced Personal Care, Brisbane Disability Services, and Cardinal Cura Support Services.
Comparing Transport in nearby suburbs
If you are considering options beyond Eight Mile Plains, nearby suburbs offer additional choices. Underwood has 42 listings for Transport, while Runcorn lists 23 providers. Upper Mount Gravatt and Kuraby each have 12 listings. Comparing these areas may help if you are looking for a specific type of support or a provider with availability. Brisbane, located 14 kilometres away, has 626 listings for Transport.
Local context: population and support needs
At the 2021 Census, Eight Mile Plains had a population of 15,326. The median age was 36. There were 854 people needing help with core activities, which is 5.6 percent of residents. This is slightly lower than the Queensland average of 6 percent. The median weekly household income was $1,917. These figures can help you understand the local demand for Transport and related supports.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered transport for Eight Mile Plains 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 Eight Mile Plains
31 NDIS listings include transport among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Eight Mile Plains, QLD. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Open Minds Australia Domestic assistance, Nursing, Personal care
- Alawa Care & Support Services Domestic assistance, Respite care, Support workers
- Horizon Community Services Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Huge Care Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Quick Response Carers - Brisbane Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Prydes Support Personal care, Support workers, Community access
See all 31 NDIS providers listed in Eight Mile Plains
Aged care register listings for transport in Eight Mile Plains
3 aged care listings include transport among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Eight Mile Plains, QLD. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Dementia care
- Multicap Roma Hub Therapy services, Behaviour support, Domestic assistance
- Ram Care Personal care, Support workers, Community access
See all 3 aged care providers listed in Eight Mile Plains
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 Eight Mile Plains. 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 Eight Mile Plains
Each number is how many register listings in Eight Mile Plains list that support.
- Personal care in Eight Mile Plains (39)
- Domestic assistance in Eight Mile Plains (38)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Eight Mile Plains (32)
- Support coordination in Eight Mile Plains (30)
- Therapy services in Eight Mile Plains (30)
- Nursing in Eight Mile Plains (26)
Transport in other Queensland suburbs
- Transport in Brisbane (626)
- Transport in Ipswich (184)
- Transport in Brisbane City (153)
- Transport in Southport (119)
- Transport in Caboolture (84)
- Transport in Logan Central (82)
- Transport in South Brisbane (77)
- Transport in Redcliffe (65)
- Transport in North Lakes (64)
- Transport in Toowoomba City (62)
- Transport in Redbank Plains (57)
- Transport in Coomera (53)
Questions about transport in Eight Mile Plains
How many Transport providers are in Eight Mile Plains?
There are 34 providers listing Transport in Eight Mile Plains. Of these, 31 are registered for NDIS and 3 are listed for aged care.
What other supports do Transport providers offer?
Providers in Eight Mile Plains often list multiple supports. Common supports include community access, personal care, support workers, and domestic assistance.
How does Eight Mile Plains compare to nearby suburbs for Transport?
Underwood has 42 listings, Runcorn has 23, and both Upper Mount Gravatt and Kuraby have 12 each. Comparing these areas may help you find more options.
What does Transport support include?
Transport support can include travel to appointments, work, education, or community activities. It may involve direct transport or support to use public transport.
What percentage of Eight Mile Plains residents needed help at the 2021 Census?
At the 2021 Census, 5.6 percent of Eight Mile Plains residents needed help with core activities.
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.